Let there be light: candle smoke and structural weakness eclipsed the dome of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre for 50 years

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem was refurbished after damage from candle smoke and structural neglect. A British led team of consultants and craftsmen undertook the project which inlcuded installing an air filtration and lighting system, along with plastering the inner dome and applying a gold leaf finish. The ventilation system was designed to cope with soot and smoke from candles during festivals. A traditional lime plaster was used on the dome the ceiling design was built up from glass-reinforced plaster cowls.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Religious Buildings, Construction, Remodeling and renovation, Churches, Church buildings

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The big kick-off

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UK construction companies have discovered the importance of corporate sponsorship, which raises money for charities whilst also raising awareness of the company's name within the industry. Bucknall Austin has raised 6,000 pounds sterling for football charity From Streets to Stadium, while ensuring the firm has become associated with top football star David Beckham. Sponsoring local community projects can also pay dividends in goodwill and personal development for those firms which become closely involved.

Analysis, Construction industry, Finance, Corporate sponsorship, Bucknall Austin PLC

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Mandelson's overture

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UK minister without portfolio Peter Mandelson confounded his critics in 1997 when he volunteered to take on the responsibility of ensuring the Millennium Dome was constructed on time and within budget. The project has been completed two weeks early due mainly to the skill and dedicated of the people involved in the building and design, according to Mandelson who believes increased public support has also had a positive effect on the moral of the builders.

Interview, Design and construction, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Domes, Domes (Structural elements), Mandelson, Peter

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