Building modernization is the process of upgrading and retrofitting existing structures and systems to improve performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort—adapting to evolving regulations and technology.
Overview
Modernize your building, maximize its value.
Trane’s building modernization supports your goals in efficiency, compliance, and resiliency, delivering lasting results for any facility.
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Energy-Efficient Retrofitting
Optimize energy performance through advanced building energy retrofit strategies, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to ensure operating cost reductions and sustainability.
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Smart Building Automation
Upgrade building infrastructure with AI-enabled controls and management systems for streamlined operations, enhanced safety, and superior occupant experiences.
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End-to-End Modernization Services
Benefit from tailored solutions, from scoping and design to implementation and funding navigation, aligned to your unique asset and financial goals.
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Asset Value and Compliance Support
Improve asset value and ensure regulatory compliance with infrastructure renewal, resilience planning, and reliable maintenance for long-term protection.
Modernize your building with confidence.
Experience the benefits of retrofitting commercial buildings for energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational agility—all managed by Trane’s expert team.
Key Features
Comprehensive modernization solutions.
We create and deliver building modernization programs—from whole-building retrofits to targeted system upgrades—backed by industry-leading expertise.
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Integrated Retrofit Design
Transform spaces using modern building energy evaluation and retrofitting design, harnessing innovative technologies tailored to your goals.
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Lifecycle Service Partnership
Trane’s support spans from modernization planning through ongoing monitoring, ensuring sustained performance and reduced operating costs.
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Customized Funding and Incentives
Expert guidance to maximize eligible funding, incentives, and procurement options for building upgrades and retrofits.
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Sustainability and Resiliency Focus
Drive sustainability while strengthening building systems’ resilience amidst evolving regulatory and operational demands.
FAQs
Your questions about building modernization & retrofits, answered.
Building modernization includes retrofitting HVAC systems, lighting, controls, automation, design upgrades, predictive maintenance services, and other improvements to enhance building operation, efficiency, compliance, and longevity.
Building modernization has many benefits, including lower energy and operating costs, improved occupant experience, asset preservation, regulatory compliance, increased sustainability, and resilience.
Modernization focuses on performance, systems, and compliance upgrades. Renovation typically refers to aesthetic or structural changes, such as remodeling spaces.
Retrofitting buildings means selectively updating systems or components—like HVAC, lighting, or controls—to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and performance.
One example of a retrofit building is a school with upgraded HVAC systems and smart controls to improve air quality and reduce energy usage.
Building energy evaluation and retrofitting design is a process where Trane energy experts assess energy performance, and then design targeted retrofit solutions to optimize building efficiency and sustainability.
Trane helps customers navigate available incentives, financing, and procurement models, ensuring modernization goals meet financial requirements.
Customer Stories
Learn how we’ve helped customers like you.
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Trane upgraded Sullivan County Courthouse's aging systems, enhancing efficiency and comfort, and reducing energy costs. The project was timely and within budget.
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Powhatan County Schools upgraded four outdated buildings with Trane, improving comfort and air quality. The project cut energy costs by 20% and CO2 emissions by 3.3M pounds.
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Resources & Insights
Knowledge is the power to do more.
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Modernizing Buildings with Digital Equipment Controls
Smart buildings of the future drive efficiency and sustainability and start with digitally enabled HVAC systems. Building owners are looking for solutions that can help provide reliable automation and drive ROI with increased sustainable operations. Meanwhile, contractors are faced with challenges like changing DOE regulations, labor shortages, and complex decarbonization initiatives. Not sure where to start? Trane can help