Specialist conservation contractor DBR will start in January a ‘monumental’ £10.4m roof restoration at the 18th-century Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire.

The Grade II-listed Victorian-era Crystal Palace Subway in south London has reopened following a lengthy renovation.

DBR has been officially named as the contractor carrying out the conservation works on London’s historic Marble Arch.

Contractor DBR has completed work to clean and repair the ceiling in St Stephen’s Hall in the Houses of Parliament.

Stonemasonry foreman Rory Smith switched from working in marketing to forge a stonemasonry career which has included carrying out repairs to the Elizabeth Tower.