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The Positive Side Effects of Mechanical Retrofits

Renovations aren’t just a reliable way to sustain staff. They have the beneficial side effects of earning firms more design-assist work, expanding contractors’ client list and leading to the adoption of technology to rise further above the competition.
By Nichole L. Reber
March 1, 2018
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by Nichole L. Reber
Nichole L. Reber is a journalist and marketing communications consultant who covers architecture and the built environment. 

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