John Preece

Chief Property Officer Hub Australia

Conference Day One: Tuesday, 3 December 2019

9:00 AM Overcoming the Barriers of Incorporating Commercial Refurbishments into Heritage-Listed Buildings

Building refurbishments, particularly heritage-listed buildings, must be executed with critical attention, particularly as they often come with stringent processes. Finding the right balance between future proofing the building and creating a commercial space that preserves the existing structure requires early planning and consultation so that the design, structural engineering and materials adhere to heritage preservation standards. In this session, John will discuss how developers can overcome these barriers and still create a useable, commercial space.

  • Balancing commercial innovation and preserving heritage-listed structures to maintain the building’s character, charm and historical design elements
  • Working closely with councils and heritage bodies to adhere to building codes and overcome any planning constraints that may affect project timelines
  • Understanding what sustainable and flexible designs can be incorporated to future proof the building’s structure and condition

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining John.

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