Commercial property is a vital part of most businesses; however, now and then, these buildings can require specialist commercial building refurbishment to bring them up to modern standards. With carbon emissions and energy bills at the forefront of many companies’ minds in recent times, refurbishment projects can help save energy whilst creating a new and exciting space for work.
At Octego, we have been overseeing commercial building refurbishments as project managers for over ten years. As a result, we know how to work with our clients from start to finish to save money and increase the energy efficiency of their space.
In this blog, we will outline some of the key elements we look at when working on a commercial building refurbishment when aiming to improve the energy efficiency of the building.
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Refurbishment
1 – Electrics and Lighting
Switching to LED lighting can help to bring down energy costs dramatically, as well as being easy to replace in the future if required. These efficient lights can be incorporated into interior design, too, as they can come in a range of colours.
2 – Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Deciding whether or not your building needs ventilation or air conditioning is key when it comes to having a refurbishment carried out. Having properly functioning ventilation can help to ensure that clean air gets in without excess heat being lost, requiring the building to be heated more than is needed.
Similarly, having functioning air conditioning set up to run only when required can help reduce costs and make your building more energy efficient. But unfortunately, we often find that many businesses might be using air conditioning in rooms that aren’t in use, which can lead to bills being much higher than they otherwise might be. By keeping track of this, we can make your building much more energy efficient!
3 – Insulation
Insulation is a crucial element we look at when refurbishing a building, as it is the main barrier against the elements keeping the building temperature comfortable each day.
Having the correct type of insulation can mean that your building requires much less heating in the winter and less cooling in the summer, saving you money and reducing the energy you need to use to maintain comfort in the building.
4 – Efficient Doors
You might be surprised to know that your building can lose a lot of heat and let in a lot of cold air through doors that aren’t correctly sealed. We can fit bespoke doors that reduce draughts, help keep your costs down, and increase your energy efficiency!
Octego – Commercial Building Refurbishment
With over ten years of experience in the commercial building refurbishment industry, we have built up many contacts and a great deal of experience, allowing us to offer you the best service possible.
Our construction projects are tailored to your specific needs as we work closely with you to determine the best course of action and the type of building work needed to make your space work for you.
We understand the importance of renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, and we are always delighted to work with our customers to create the best solution possible.
Click here to find out more about our commercial building refurbishment services, or give us a call on 01444 405269 to discuss your project with a member of our team.