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Dædalus Conservation, part of R W Armstrong, win at RICS Grand Final 2017!
Dædalus Conservation have won the coveted title of Building Conservation Project of the year at the RICS Grand Final 2017.
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Dædalus project Glynde Place wins Historic Houses Association Restoration Award 2017
Glynde Place in East Sussex has been crowned the winner of the 2017 Historic Houses Association (HHA) Restoration Award, sponsored by Sotheby’s. The site is currently being restored by Dædalus Conservation (part of R W Armstrong).
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Time to rely on the tried and tested - Country Life feature
Featuring in Country Life's Best of Britain edition, R W Armstrong look back at building throughout the years from early projects to present day builds.
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2017 RICS Award category win and multiple shortlistings for Dædalus Conservation
Dædalus conservation, part of R W Armstrong, have been awarded a category win for Glynde Place and shortlistings for Portsmouth Cathedral and Rectory Park, at the 2017 RICS South East Awards.
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R W Armstrong project Jack Mill House wins prestigous RIBA Awards
R W Armstrong project Jack Mill House wins prestigous RIBA South East Award 2017 and RIBA South East Conservation Award 2017.
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Dædalus Conservation at Cliveden House
Dædalus is currently working on the South Terrace at this National Trust Property
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Daedalus Conservation Wins RICS London Project of the Year
Hampton Court Palace was nominated by Historic Royal Palaces, having undergone extensive regeneration work.
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European Business Awards
R W Armstrong Named National Champions at the European Business Awards
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All Saints Church at the RICS Awards
We are proud to announce that one of our most recent projects, All Saints Church, came Highly Commended for Building Conservation at the RICS Awards London 2015.
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Daedalus in BBC Two's Tudor Britain
The BBC paid us a visit on site at Hampton Court, as part of a programme to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the royal palace.
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Daedalus Highly Commended at RICS Awards Grand Final
Daedalus Conservation was recognised at the RICS Awards Grand Final for its work to National Trust property, Ashdown House.
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All Saints Church Reopening Service
A service of thanksgiving was held on the 9th September at All Saints Church, led by the Bishop of Kingston. Some 250 local residents gathered at the event to the celebrate the church's official reopening, following the successful completion of eighteen months of conservation work.
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Historic Royal Palace
Dædalus has been awarded work to the Historic Royal Palace. This is to involve external facade repair and roofing works to the Tudor range.
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Sandham Memorial Chapel Reopening
As today marks the centenary of WWI, the National Trust is holding commemorative events all over the country to pay tribute to the 17 millions soldiers and civilians who lost their lives.
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Daedalus wins RICS Award for building conservation
Daedalus Conservation is delighted to announce that it has won the RICS South East Award 2014 for building conservation, following its expert restoration of Ashdown House, located on the Berkshire Downs. The stunning National Trust property, was built in 1662 by Earl William Craven for Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia.
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All Saints Church in Kingston-upon-Thames on track for completion in September 2014
Earlier this year Daedalus Conservation secured the final phases to complete the extensive conservation and remodelling of the Grade 1 listed All Saints Church (ASK) in Kingston-upon-Thames.
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Daedalus in the company of angels
Earlier this year Daedalus Conservation was appointed as main contractor to carry out extensive conservation and re-modelling of the Grade 1 listed All Saints Church in Kingston-upon-Thames, to transform the Church into a revitalised centre for heritage and community at the heart of Kingston.
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Daedalus working at Sandham Memorial Chapel, home of treasured war paintings
Daedalus are undertaking conservation work at Sandham Memorial Chapel in Hampshire. This modest red-brick building houses an unexpected treasure, the epic series of large-scale murals, by the acclaimed war artist Sir Stanley Spencer.
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2013 Guildford Design Award for Daedalus Conservation
Daedalus Conservation, a division of R W Armstrong, was delighted to be awarded the 2013 Guildford Design Award for its restoration of the roof and cupola at Guildford's historic Guildhall in Guldford.  Deadalus Conservation undertook significant structural repairs to this iconic building during 2012, to stabilise the cupola bell tower and repair and re-roof the main hall and council chamber, working in liaison with architects Copper & Withycombe.  
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London division undertakes refurbishment in Pimlico
R W Armstrong London is delighted to have secured the refurbishment of a period property in Pimlico. The project, which was secured by way of competitive tender, comprises of the structural reconfiguration of the basement and upper floors, including a new tanking system, mechanical and electrical installation and full fit out package.
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R W Armstrong sponsor new book entitled 'Heritage & Culture' written by Robert Adam
R W Armstrong is delighted to co-sponsor a new book ‘Heritage & Culture’ written by renowned traditional architect Robert Adam for the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community. The book will be launched on Thursday 27th June at the Art Workers Guild in Bloomsbury, with guest speaker Clive Aslet, award-winning writer and journalist.
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Ian Constantinides – 1955-2013 – He lived his life intensely
We are sad to announce the loss of Ian Constantinides who died of cancer on Monday 15th April. For many of us at Daedalus and in the world of building conservation, Ian was an inspiration and we will miss him enormously. He was one of the most innovative figures in British conservation history, playing a central role in shaping conservation today.
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Daedalus Conservation supports the Annual Boss Stone Competition
Thirty Weymouth College stonemasonry students worked for 3 days as part of a competition to create a themed boss stone ready, which took place from 14th to 17th May at the Dorset Skills Centre. Daedalus was delighted to support the Annual Boss Stone Competition for the second year running.
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R W Armstrong expands into central London with new division, R W Armstrong London
R W Armstrong has expanded with the formation of a new city division, R W Armstrong London. The new division allows the company to bring together the wealth of experience gained across the South East over the past 50 years on the refurbishment and new build of high end residential properties, to service the growing demand from clients based in London.
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Daedalus Conservation appointed main contractor for renovation of Grade 1 church
Earlier this year Daedalus Conservation was appointed the main contractor to carry out extensive renovation and redevelopment of the Grade 1 listed All Saints Church in Kingston upon Thames.
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Daedalus Conservation celebrates its one year anniversary
It has been one year since R W Armstrong announced the formation of its specialist historical repair and conservation division, Daedalus Conservation. The year has proved a very busy one with the services of Daedalus Conservation being in demand in National Trust properties, churches, museums and other historic buildings across the UK.
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The race against the Olympic Torch
When Dædalus Conservation was awarded the contract of undertaking structural repairs and re-roofing works on an iconic historic building in a Surrey town, the Guildhall in Guildford, there was little to concern us when told that the works must be completed ahead of the Olympic Torch procession which will go past the building in mid July.
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2012 Games inspired carvings for Boss Stone competition
Over thirty trainee stonemasons took part in the annual ‘Boss Stone' competition at Dorset Skills Centre on from Wednesday 23rd May till Friday 25th May with a 2012 Games inspired theme.
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Daedalus Conservation launches new website
Daedalus Conservation, the specialist historic building and conservation division of R W Armstrong (and their subsidiary Chiverton), has launched its new website at www.daedalusconservation.co.uk
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Daedalus Conservation to provide prizes at Annual Boss Stone Competition
Daedalus Conservation is delighted to be supporting Dorset’s prestigious Annual Boss Stone Competition, which is being held from 23rd to 25th May 2012 at Weymouth College’s Dorset Skills Centre.
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Listed buildings unfairly treated in Spring budget
One significant issue brought into play by the Spring Budget was the change to VAT treatment of protected (listed) buildings. Alterations to listed buildings will now be applicable for 20% VAT whereas previously they have always been free from VAT
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new websites for R W Armstrong and Chiverton
R W Armstrong is pleased to launch new websites at www.rwarmstrong.co.uk and for its subsidiary Chiverton at www.eachiverton.co.uk
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new specialist division - Daedalus Conservation
R W Armstrong launch a specialist historical repair and conservation division, Daedalus Conservation.
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fashion show raises £10,000 for charity
R W Armstrong and Chiverton helped co-ordinate and provide sponsorship for a Fashion Show held in aid of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
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king of the JCB retires and new apprentices recruited
Long serving R.W. Armstrong employee, Gordon Lane, retired after 44 years of service.
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royal wedding connections
R.W. Armstrong & Sons refurbished the period home owned by the Middleton Family in Bucklebury.
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employees achieve CSCS heritage skills card
Twelve R.W. Armstrong & Sons employees achieved CSCS Heritage Skills Card last year, ten carpenters and two bricklayers.
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fundraising raffle in memory of founder
The employees of R W Armstrong & Sons and Chiverton recently held a raffle to raise much needed funds for the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of their late founder Roland (Roy) Walter Armstrong who died last year.
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christmas raffle for local hospice
Armstrong staff once again held their annual Christmas raffle to raise funds for the local St Michael’s Hospice.
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national stone award for chiverton project
The new build of a traditional private home by Chiverton (Armstrong's subsidiary) received a Highly Commended at the National Stone Awards last November.
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founder Roy W Armstrong passes away
The founder of the company, Roy.W. Armstrong, sadly passed away in August 2010 at 91 years.
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charity tennis day
80 local ladies took part in a tennis day in aid of St Lawrence’s Church in Ecchinswell raising over £2,500.
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hampshire's junior Wimbledon
Local infant schools took their teams to Manydown Tennis Centre for the annual finals day of the tournament sponsored by R W Armstrong.
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new brochure for Chiverton
New brochure for Chiverton showcases many projects, from Goodwood Estates to a new primary school and a country estate.
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