UK Bridge Reopening Delayed After Inspections

After planned inspections revealed severe rusting and corrosion, the North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) has announced that the Corporation Bridge in Grimsby, England, will not be reopeni...

First Dam Removed at Klamath River

The removal of the first of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, along the Oregon-California border, has reportedly been completed.

Trusses Raised for Notre Dame Cathedral Rebuild

Earlier this week, the oak trusses for the new Notre Dame Cathedral roof were raised into place, marking a huge milestone in reconstruction efforts.

Designer Reinvents Aging Farmhouse

by Jill M. Speegle

Here’s a farmhouse with a modern twist, seriously. Twist Farmhouse, in Falls, PA, was...

Q&A: Conservation Layers Art, Science

by Jill M. Speegle

Whether she is restoring a massive painted wall or a small family heirloom painting, ...

A $300 million historical preservation and restoration project recently required surface preparation for the gold dome of which U.S. state house?

In working to restore Rembrandt’s 377-year-old painting “The Night Watch,” a team of researchers from AkzoNobel recently discovered that the artist used __ to create the painting’s 3D effect.

The New Jersey State House is undergoing a $300 million historical preservation and renovation project, which involves restoring the structure’s gold domeincluding surface preparation, new coatings and the application of gold leaf. Given its historical status, do you think additional measures should be taken to protect the gold dome from exposure conditions?

Officials in the Netherlands received a request to potentially dismantle parts of the historic Koningshaven Bridge in Rotterdam, locally known as De Hef, to allow passage for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ yacht. Do you believe that the bridge should be dismantled briefly for the vessel?

Dealing with Lead Paint Removal

from D+D In Depth, October 2017 ; by GREGORY A. DOWELL AND EDWARD A. GERNS, WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES

If you encounter lead paint during a repair or restoration project, you need to know ...

Facial Recognition: Does Your Building Facade Match Its Identity or Is It Time for a Facelift?

from D+D In Depth, August 2017 ; by ALLEN ZIELNIK, ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLC

As the literal face of a building, a facade gives a structure its emotional character...

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E-Book: The Technology of Coatings in High-Rise Structures

Sponsored by AGC/Lumiflon

This eBook consists of articles from Durability + Design (D+D) and the former ...

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.