Older houses that do not conform to modern building codes could be more threatened by
tornadoes than new construction is, leading to potentially higher premiums.
Although renovations to existing buildings generally cause less
harm than new construction, the associated materials have already had a significant environmental impact by the time they arrive on site.
They may have less attractive
features than new construction, including inferior column spacing and less natural light, but tenants can find value in older office space in desirable locations.
This information is important for housing demand, as older homes are less energy -
efficient than new construction and will require remodeling or replacement in the years ahead.
Older houses that do not conform to modern building codes could be more threatened by
tornadoes than new construction is, leading to potentially higher premiums.
Sometimes the HGTV «reality» home shows do a better job at suggesting practical retrofit solutions, especially those that don't require gut jobs that can cost
more than new construction.
These adaptive reuse projects are often
costlier than new construction and fraught with challenges, but the consensus among developers is that the reward is worth the risk.
It was difficult to find undeveloped land in a central area, and we decided to look for an existing building that could be retrofitted — generally more cost -
effective than new construction.
They have demonstrated that building reuse almost always yields fewer environmental
impacts than new construction when comparing buildings of similar size and functionality.
Here's the basic message: Dollar for dollar, rehabilitation creates more jobs than new construction
These adaptive reuse projects are often
costlier than new construction and fraught with challenges, but the consensus among developers is that the reward is worth the risk.
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