Mace makes case for retrofit over demolition

Mace is calling on the government to adopt a “retrofit first” strategy in planning policy in a bid to stop so many old building being demolished.
The contractor has launched a new report – Transform & Renew – Making non-domestic buildings fit for a low carbon future – to promote the re-use and repurposing of existing non-domestic buildings.
Among its 12 recommendations is a presumption in favour of redevelopment in UK planning policy.Others include providing mor