Assessing and abating hazardous building materials.

Continuing the education, awareness, and appreciation of masonry.

How bricks are made and how to match them.

Thoughtful restoration brings craft, communication, and celebration to the First Parish Meetinghouse in Derry, New Hampshire.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’s Indianapolis Indiana Temple is a blend of classical architecture and regional motifs.

Doug Bracken from Wiemann Metalcraft outlines the often used but incomplete and misleading terms used in the ornamental and decorative metals trade.

The history and preservation of decorative wallpaper.

Chesneys carves replicas of 18th-century fireplace mantels with exactitude born over three decades.

Stephen Payne, of Payne/Bouchier Fine Builders, has carefully crafted houses for decades. Here is his take on the built environment.

Trades, technology, and teamwork on the Phillips Collection project.

With uses that range from utilitarian to decorative, concrete has been the building material of choice for centuries.

What is tuckpointing?

Bronze has been used as ornament for centuries in our built environment.

John Canning & Co. conserves a legacy of art and craftsmanship in the Luzerne County Courthouse.

An ancient building material, brick offers a variety of color, textures, and patterns.

Despite its durability, mortar requires periodic maintenance and upkeep. Here's a look at how to determine when to repoint masonry, the materials to use (and avoid), and the steps to take to ensure long-lasting results.

Learn four painting techniques from industry experts.

Read about how the team at BVH Architecture delivered an accurate mural restoration in Omaha's Douglas County Courthouse with methodical forensics and architectural detective work.