From the Archives: July 5, 1984

The restoration of the Statue of Liberty, seen on this 1984 cover, presented numerous challenges.

A historic win for Pulse Consult

Pulse Consult has been appointed to provide quantity surveying and commercial management services for the restoration of Tamworth Council, being undertaken by principal contractor Messenger for Tamworth Borough Council.

Low-carbon design shapes agricultural education center

The design for Grange Living focuses on ecological design principles, including low emissions and site restoration. See more here. The post Low-carbon design shapes agricultural education center appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Upend Global Economies, Energy Sector Survey Says

Energy consultant Wood-Mackenzie says shutdown of shipping through Persian Gulf "far more than an energy crisis,” said one market expert—as contractor McDermott International marks growth in region infrastructure restoration work.

Is vacuum glazing the future of heritage restoration?

NASA’s first manned flight around the moon for 50 years has sparked fresh interest in space exploration while also reminding us of the tantalising properties of a vacuum: especially back here on earth. As the poster for the original Alien movie said: “In space no one can hear you scream.” There are many industrial applications […] The post Is vacuum glazing the future of heritage restoration? appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

60 Minutes - Reconstruction continues at the Cathedral of Notre Dame 4 years after fire 10042023

Four years after a fire tore through Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame, reopening by the end of 2024 seems within reach. Bill Whitaker joined the construction team to see how far it’s come.

DW News - How is the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral going? 12022023

In France, more than a thousand craftspeople are working to restore Paris's famous Notre Dame Cathedral, which was badly damaged in a fire in 2019.

nla - Battersea Power Station - Tales of the turbine halls, 17012023

Jim Eyre of Wilkinson Eyre gave a special tour of the practice’s work at Battersea Power Station to The Architecture Club. Peter Murray was there to record Jim’s story of the regeneration of Europe’s biggest brick building

The Times - Repairing Big Ben: Behind the scenes inside Elizabeth Tower, 04052022

After almost five years near total silence, Big Ben 'bongs' again. In this exclusive video, Times Red Box was granted rare access inside Elizabeth Tower to see the restoration of the most famous clock tower in the world.

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