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BUILDING RETROFIT [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Environmental Management
CONT

What is a building retrofit? ... Retrofitting a building involves changing its systems or structure after its initial construction and occupation. This work can improve amenities for the building's occupants and improve the performance of the building. As technology develops, building retrofits can significantly reduce energy and water usage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Gestion environnementale

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejecución de los trabajos de construcción
  • Gestión del medio ambiente
CONT

En el caso de los trabajadores con mucha experiencia, su formación debería capacitarlos para emprender proyectos de readaptación de edificios según los parámetros de la construcción ecológica [...].

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