General contractor, Hightower Construction, recounts in video some of the key details of the restoration work on the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, South Carolina. All the events are presented in chronological order.

General contracting by Hightower Construction.
Cold molds by Hightower Boatworks.
Architecture by Glenn Keyes Architects.
Bells by Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries.
Brownstone restoration by Dan Lepore and Sons.
Cranes and lifts by All Carolina Crane.
The copper archways, finials and gilded cross are by Copper Exclusive.

This video is the property of Hightower Construction and is placed on this site by the gracious permission of the owner. All rights reserved. Please contact Hightower Construction for terms of use.

Administrator’s note:
A special thanks to Jimmy Hightower and his magnificent crew. Your persistence and creative innovation are an inspiration and we are all blessed by your efforts. Thank you.

This is no ordinary compilation of information.  Some of the world’s best and brightest have collaborated on this project.  You will find detailed information on all facets of the restoration provided by its world-class team of architects, engineers, manufacturers and artisans who have been entrusted to realize this long-standing dream.

We invite you to learn of the history of the Cathedral and the road over a century in the making that has led to this restoration.  We invite you to take a rare peek into what constitutes true master craftsmanship.  We invite you to follow along with the entries as each painstaking piece makes its way back home after traveling all over the globe.  And we absolutely invite your comments.

This site would not be possible without the gracious participation of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and each member of the design/build team.  A heart-felt thank you to all of those who have contributed.