Renovation projects usually don't fall apart because someone forgot how to design a building. More often, problems start because the existing building isn't documented accurately. Walls are thicker than expected. Structural columns are slightly out of...
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Renovation projects usually don't fall apart because someone forgot how to design a building. More often, problems start because the existing building isn't documented accurately. Walls are thicker than expected. Structural columns are slightly out of position. Mechanical equipment has been relocated over the years. Ceiling heights vary from one area to another. Those small surprises add up quickly, and they often become change orders once construction has already started.
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