Embracing the principles of retrofit first can save large amounts of money as well as the livelihood of our planet. After all, "the greenest building is one that is already built".

In this Tech Talk, Aleksandra Przydrozna, associate director at Mace, and Lee Stokes, sustainability operations director at Mace, are joined by Mark Hansford, ICE director of engineering knowledge, to discuss the practice of retrofit, and what it means for civil engineers.

Learning outcomes

After watching this video, you will:  

• Be better equipped to discuss how to promote a retrofit-first approach to project design and delivery
• Appreciate the benefits and challenges of retrofit as a civil engineering choice
• Understand the technical application and principles for the effective retrofit of assets