In 1157, Shinzei successfully refurbished Daidairi (the Greater Imperial Palace), and Yorimori was promoted to the court rank of Jushiinoge for his overseeing of the constructing of the Joganden (building of the palace).
保元2年（1157年）になると信西は大内裏の再建を行い、頼盛は貞観殿の造営を担当したことで従四位下に叙せられる。