Good practice guidance for refurbishing occupied buildings

What happens when an organisation needs to refurbish its building but is unable to pack up and move somewhere else? They have to refurbish while the building is still being used. This presents a major problem for organisations in nearly every sector. This good practice guide has been written for people involved in precisely this kind of refurbishment project. Its contents are relevant for clients, occupants, consultants and contractors. The book is based on 30 interviews with experts who have worked on refurbishment in different sectors. It describes good practice principles for the main issues that arise when occupied buildings are refurbished such as project planning, collaboration and communication, health and safety, security, and avoiding nuisance to occupants. Advice is given for all stages of work including planning, design and work on site, which aims to improve readers' understanding of the specific challenges of refurbishing occupied buildings, and will help them to ensure their project runs as smoothly as possible.