Description: This report addresses the problems of the inception and overall management of building refurbishment projects, taken to include construction work to an existing building to update or change the facilities which it provides, or in connection with new-build extensions. It has been written to the benefit of anybody who may be responsible for a building refurbishment project on behalf of an owner or lessee and who needs to take a strategic view. It discussed the issues, suggests decisions and sets out the procedures which are then to be followed. It also gives guidance on some aspects but is primarily an overview and will thus refer users to other sources ofr spem specifically technical matters