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Renewing HVAC while the building is in use: what changes under the new F-gas Regulation
Many companies have air-conditioning systems running on R-410A that work, but that can no longer be extended with the same gas in the coming years. The F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 has set dates for the…

Can an industrial building be designed for people and still be productive? How to humanise industrial design
Why do some companies still think that designing their industrial building with the wellbeing of their workers in mind is an unnecessary expense? Unfortunately, every metre devoted to the comfort of the people working there seems to be taken away from the production process, and that is not the case.

How to avoid bottlenecks in an industrial project
Some industrial projects reach the end of the preliminary study with everything approved: feasibility confirmed, design finalised, budget adjusted. And yet construction does not start on the planned date. Something has got stuck along the way.

AI in retail: is it for SMEs too?
AI applications in retail are cited in almost every article about the sector: demand forecasting, stock optimisation, automated replenishment, personalisation of the shopping experience, better logistics planning. All of that is real.

The challenge of coordinating an industrial construction project: the invisible work that decides whether a project succeeds
For an industrial construction project to succeed, it takes more than a well-conceived design and good professionals. Even with both, execution is sometimes chaotic. Why? Because the different parties fail to coordinate with one another, arrive on site at the wrong time, get in each other's way or cannot finish their part because of poor coordination.

Human-augmented retail: how the design of commercial spaces is changing
The further artificial intelligence advances in retail, the more value a well-designed physical store gains. Technology does not displace the space; it gives it new meaning. That changes what is demanded of the design, the layout and every architectural decision taken before the doors open.

How to measure return on investment (ROI) in retail space design
Designing a shop well costs money. Refitting it two years later because it did not work costs even more. Most companies approve refit projects without having defined which KPIs should improve or by how much. Without that benchmark, assessing the return afterwards is impossible.

Quality in industrial facilities: the critical points that are resolved at the design stage
We often come across facilities that comply with regulations and were delivered on time and on budget. And yet, a few months after start-up, the problems begin: routes that do not flow, areas that become bottlenecks, equipment that nobody can reach without interrupting operations.

Designing to sell more: physical space as a brand asset in retail
Physical space in retail is the only channel where the brand and the customer share the same air. And yet many retailers treat it as a cost item to be contained: the works budget is trimmed, neutral finishes are chosen to avoid risk and the layout used last time is copied.

Strategic triage applied to industrial spaces: intervene less to improve more
Does your company make decisions that cost money and don't solve problems? It is a common issue. The space is reorganised, extended, laid out again… but performance does not improve. Not because the interventions are bad, but because they were carried out in the wrong order. That is what strategic triage sets out to correct.

Photovoltaics on industrial roofs: what is changing in the design of industrial buildings
Today, in many projects, the solar photovoltaic installation is already considered a starting condition that directly influences the design of the roof. This trend is forcing technical decisions that go far beyond energy production. The type of panel used, insulation needs, loads on the structure, fire behaviour and insurers' requirements are all part of an increasingly complex equation.

Ammonia in industrial refrigeration: why it is still the most efficient option
Ammonia (NH₃) has been used in industry as a refrigerant for more than a century. And, far from being sidelined by new technologies, it is enjoying renewed prominence today. More and more industrial plants, particularly in sectors such as food, beverages and cold-chain logistics, are once again relying on it for their refrigeration installations.