The UAE boasts a parade of gleaming super-tall towers that are younger than 40 years old. Many of these buildings, however, will soon require major retrofitting and refurbishment to improve their energy performance and maintain their functionality. The sheer scale of the refurbishment needed will pose a complex challenge if we do not act now. In this article, Andy Dean, our Senior Technical Director – Asset Transformation at WSP in the Middle East, explains how the UAE and other urban centres in the region can utilise the tools and experience we have at our disposal to maintain and improve the built environment. Read Andy’s article by clicking the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9gZF4N9 #WeAreWSP #Refurbishment #AssetTransformation #ExistingBuildings #Retrofit
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2wVery informative article Andy Dean.