Where retrofits start
Most savings come from a few areas: lighting, heating and cooling equipment, controls, and the building envelope. We begin by understanding how the building is used and where energy goes. A walk-through and a review of utility bills often point to the best opportunities.
Results depend on the building and the operation, so we avoid promising a specific percentage. Instead we help you rank projects by cost, disruption and expected benefit, and sequence them so each step supports the next.
Work we do directly
Our electrical crew, led by a Master Electrician, replaces lighting with LED, installs occupancy and daylight controls, upgrades panels and prepares buildings for electric loads like EV charging or heat pumps. Our mechanical crew replaces and tunes HVAC equipment, installs heat recovery, upgrades domestic hot water, and improves ventilation controls.
Our interior crews handle ceiling, drywall and finish work that follows. Our low voltage group installs building controls cabling and metering connections so systems can be monitored. Having one team do all of this avoids the trades handing blame back and forth when something does not perform.
- LED lighting and controls
- Heat pumps and efficient HVAC
- Heat recovery and ventilation controls
- Panel upgrades for electrification
- Insulation, air sealing and envelope repairs
What to plan for
Retrofits happen in occupied buildings, so we schedule noisy or disruptive work after hours, protect finishes, and keep tenants informed. Rooftop work and equipment changes need winter planning, since heating has to remain reliable.
Look for funding and incentive programs that may be available from government or utilities. Eligibility rules change, so check current details before you commit. We can supply scopes and documentation to support applications, and plan work so that it meets programme requirements.
Measuring the results
After a retrofit, compare actual energy use with your earlier records. Controls often need tuning in the first season, and seasonal changes can reveal adjustments. Plan for a follow-up visit once the building has been through a full range of conditions.
We can maintain the building afterwards and keep systems operating as designed.