What aspects need attention when renovating old projects
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Everyone knows that when building new projects, it’s sufficient to follow the design drawings. But what additional considerations are needed when renovating existing buildings?
Ning would prefer to design ten new units rather than modify one old one. There are numerous problems associated with modifying old units; moreover, many elements are constrained and lack the space to be utilized... For example: 1. Compliance issues – this is the biggest challenge in modification projects. Since old facilities were built long ago and regulations were implemented back then, modifying them may result in certain spacing requirements not meeting the latest standards. This is something that requires serious attention, otherwise it will cause difficulties during the acceptance process； 2. Safety issues: Old projects must be thoroughly renovated to prevent safety accidents during the renovation process ； 3. The complexity is high; before the renovation, it is necessary to conduct a thorough assessment of the old project’s design, construction, equipment, electrical instruments, and process pipelines, in order to prevent discrepancies between the drawings and the actual conditions during the renovation, which could make it difficult to know where to start
Yes, many problems were encountered during the renovation process; the installation materials originally proposed were not enough, exceeding the budget.