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explains Stefanov , but the economic factors which hit the entire construction industry . It meant that two of the original contractors went out of business during this prolonged period , with a subsequent need to re-tender parts of the reminding systems and appoint new contractors .
“ They had inherited an HVAC system that was installed back in the mid-1960s , which had no fire protection or smoke extraction at any level .”
The building refurbishment was also a measured process requiring considerable deliberation to meet the owners ’ specifications . “ As this was a refurbishment project , the client requested provision for as much retail space as possible . After owners ’ consultations with architects and interior decorators , they opted for a fully open plan shop layout of 7.200m2 retail space .”
Chillers with exhaust ducting .
Smoke detection control panel .
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