As 9 bidders progressed to the next stage of procurement for programme management and design roles on the restoration of the Palaces of Westminster, we look at the video series that explain why £7bn is needed to preserve this most iconic of UK heritage buildings.
Since the Palace was built in the mid-1800s, many parts have never undergone major renovation, and the heating, ventilation, water, drainage and electrical systems are now extremely antiquated – some of the pipes are more than 100 years old.
Since the Palace was built in the mid-1800s, many parts have never undergone major renovation, and the heating, ventilation, water, drainage and electrical systems are now extremely antiquated – some of the pipes are more than 100 years old.
View the Palace of Westminster video series that gives a rare, behind the scenes look at the state of the Palace and the challenges facing those tasked with maintaining it.
Find out more about the condition of the building including:
The video below sets the scene and explains why the £7bn restoration of the Palaces of Westminster is needed to preserve this most iconic of UK heritage buildings, beginning with the challenges of updating the Palace’s antiquated fire safety systems to modern day standards’
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