Management strategies for refurbishment projects: A case study of an industrial heritage building

Abstract The use of renewable energy sources translates into increased environmental safety. The hydropower sector is in a phase of dynamic development. Despite the fact that the first references to the use of water for the production of electricity date back to the third century BC in Asia Minor, water management is not highly developed in Poland. Currently, its main resource is hydroelectric power plants, whose technical wear and tear often exceeds 50%. The implementation of renovation plans for power system facilities is necessary for the proper operation of buildings in order to reap maximum profits in hydropower. The article discusses two refurbishment strategies in industrial heritage buildings, using the example of the hydroelectric power plant in Sadow. A comparative analysis of the impact of the choice of renovated structural elements on the dynamics of the object’s aging processes was carried out. The results of the analysis were used to identify key renovation needs and to develop a plan for necessary corrective actions.