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Welcome to the December issue of PSBJ... The UK is renowned for its historic architecture and captivating landmarks. As the nation’s capital, London is home to many of these significant sights; Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Regent Street Buildings are but just a few tourist delights that are housed within our vibrant city. However, our remarkable attractions don’t conclude within the boundaries of our celebrated capital, rather they continue throughout all regions of the UK. For example, in the South West of England; where prehistoric monument Stonehenge proudly stands. As a nation steeped in history, it is imperative that we preserve our architectural heritage and retain the sought-after tourist destination status that we have consistently maintained for countless years. However, with such buildings dating back centuries; dirt, grime and pollution have destructively disturbed the aesthetics of many historic builds. One such structure is the Gibbs’ Building at King's College – a constituent institution of the University of Cambridge. Built by one of Britain’s most influential Architects, James Gibbs, the Gibbs’ Building’s first stone was laid in 1461. With a history that dates back years, lifetimes of accumulated muck and grime had transformed the visual appearance of this notable build. In search of a viable cleaning solution, all the while circumventing the likelihood of unsightly scaffolding, King’s came across an answer that met all the build’s requirements. Commercial cleaning specialist, Thomann-Hanry, was called in by the college’s restoration team to undertake an extensive clean and restoration project which, due to its successful implementation, led to the Thomann-Hanry team being approached for its second project at King’s College. To read up on both projects, turn to page 22. I hope you enjoy this edition. Don’t forget, you can also access all of the magazine’s features, product news and supplier information at your fingertips via Public Sector Build Journal’s state-of-the-art app. To download your version free of charge, simply search ‘PSBJ’ on Google play or the App Store.
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