Kentucky State Capitol

SSRG brings unparalleled expertise in masonry, concrete, and historic preservation to the biggest renovation in this landmark building’s history.

Originally constructed in 1904, Kentucky’s State Capitol building in Frankfort was in dire need of restoration. As part of the building’s first major renovation project in more than 70 years, SSRG is leading repairs to the exterior dome as well as interior and exterior concrete and masonry restoration, a massive undertaking set to be completed in 2029.

Our scope of work includes:

Repairing, painting and waterproofing the concrete dome, requiring a 15-level scaffolding system
Stone patching and replacement across the building’s exterior limestone surface
Concrete roof repairs
Renovating 200 historic windows
Repairing and restoring interior masonry lintels
Replacing a stone balustrade railing

A legacy of historic preservation

At SSRG, we are preservationists at our core—and we tackle projects as complicated and historically significant as this one with unmatched skill, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the rules and regulations required to maintain historic designations. As the industry leader in preservation, we also understand the complexities inherent to these undertakings, from scaffolding and shoring and access issues to the intricacies of expertly matching new materials with old. We draw on decades of expertise and our no-fear approach to modernize historic spaces while preserving them for generations to come.