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Vulcana returns to St Aidan’s to install new church heating system
St Aidan’s Church in Leicester unfortunately fell victim to the theft of external copper piping, leaving the congregation cold in the pews without a gas supply to its church heaters.
Vulcana was contacted by St Aidan’s to carry out the replacement work, having built up a good working relationship during a previous job.
Read more: Vulcana returns to St Aidan’s to install new church heating system
Roofer does the double at Scottish awards
On 25 October Margaret McCulloch MSP, a member of the Shadow Cabinet and Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland, presented the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. The entries included some breath taking projects that demonstrated technical excellence as well as aesthetic qualities.
From famous buildings to prison porticos- no ‘Stone’ un-turned for NE experts
County Durham high level, historic and general maintenance specialists, Stone Technical Services, have secured a range of new contracts all over the country worth in the region of £250,000 to the business.
As the company continues to grow around the UK, Stone has been appointed to carry out a variety of projects around Yorkshire and across the south of England.
Read more: From famous buildings to prison porticos- no ‘Stone’ un-turned for NE experts
Award winners for Roof Slating
Kingsford Estates selected Edinburgh based Traditional Roofing and Building Limited to carry out a complete roof restoration of a unique property in South St. Andrew's Square in the centre of Edinburgh. The project won the company first prize in the Roof Slating category at this year's Scottish Roofing Contractor Awards.
From Riots to Renovation in North Wales
The historic Tyddyn Street Church, in Mold, Flintshire North Wales has been transformed in a renovation that has turned it into a community and arts centre as well as a church.
Built in the early 1860’s as the Free Church, an independent Congregationalist church, it was the scene of the Mold Riots in 1869 when there was a confrontation between local miners and soldiers of the Kings Own Chester Regiment.
Lead Sheet Association launches two new online initiatives
The LSA has launched two new ways to help those working in construction access the information it provides. An electronic version of the LSA’s renowned Technical Manual and a range of new e-learning training courses are now available online.
Read more: Lead Sheet Association launches two new online initiatives
Seminar will offer illumination on the lighting of churches
On 7 November St Paul’s Cathedral will host Lighting in Churches and Cathedrals, an event that will bring together up-to-date knowledge and experience of lighting design and installation, energy-efficient lighting solutions and effective controls.
Read more: Seminar will offer illumination on the lighting of churches
The pinnacle of zinc craftsmanship
The quality of their workmanship has been recognised throughout Western Europe for over 175 years, but VMZINC craftsmen are now establishing a similar reputation in the UK.
Commissions for Harrods, Eton College and the Wallace Collection have raised the profile of handmade zinc ornaments, re-awakening demand for the time-honoured metalworking skills used to produce them.
Restoration of London Oratory's Sacrament House
Ecclesiastical objects are some of the most rewarding for restorers to work on. Most are still in use, meaning that the work carried out not only prolongs their use, but also becomes an important part of the object’s history. So says Spencer Cane, founder and principal of Cane and Davis, a gilding and restoration company based in central London.
Cane and Davis specialises in the conservation and restoration of gilded surfaces and painted objects, and the replacement of both carved and composition ornament.
New Surveyor of the Fabric appointed at Canterbury Cathedral
Jonathan Deeming has been appointed by the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury as the new Surveyor of the Fabric of Canterbury Cathedral.
Read more: New Surveyor of the Fabric appointed at Canterbury Cathedral
Zinc bullseye dormers for Wallace Collection
VMZINC has supplied zinc bullseye dormers for the roof of the Wallace Collection in Paddington.
Pre-weathered Quartz-zinc® standing seam was selected with lightwell projections also clad in zinc to provide an unobtrusive blend within the roofscape. The muted grey colour is similar to lead and blends well with the roof’s natural slates.
Developing standards for cultural heritage buildings, monuments and objects
Cultural heritage might seem an unusual area for the development of standards given the uniqueness and individuality of many historic buildings, monuments, structures and objects but over the last few years it has become a very active area.
Read more: Developing standards for cultural heritage buildings, monuments and objects
Reggiani helps to enlighten St Clements, Hastings
A project to upgrade the lighting at St Clements Church in Hastings has made extensive use of Narancia, Varios and Bisio luminaires from Reggiani. The luminaires were specified by building services engineers CB Associates for their ability to complement the church’s architecture while contributing to reduced lifecycle costs.
Read more: Reggiani helps to enlighten St Clements, Hastings
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