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Chillers & heat pumps12.11.2026

Whole-Building Assessment and Phased Upgrades Drive Successful HVAC Retrofits in South Africa

Retrofitting ageing South African buildings with modern HVAC systems requires a whole-building assessment rather than simple equipment replacement. Mechanical engineer Monde Mokhuma of CKR Consulting Engineers stresses that phased upgrades, hybrid systems, and smart controls help spread capital expenditure while addressing structural and electrical constraints in older structures.

#HVAC retrofits #South Africa

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Components & controls12.11.2026

BMS Platforms Shift from Monitoring to AI-Driven HVAC Control

Multiple 2026 platform launches by ABB, Johnson Controls and Trane signal a move from passive building monitoring to active AI-based HVAC control. Schneider Electric research quantifies the potential: up to 22% whole-building energy reduction in studied scenarios.

#Johnson Controls OpenBlue #Schneider Electric

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