Articles Tagged with ''building stone''

MIA AND BSI Members Vote "Yes" to Merger

December 1, 2017

With a vote of 565 to 25, the memberships of Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) have overwhelmingly decided to authorize a historic merger of North America's two most prominent stone associations.

MIA+BSI Seeks Volunteers for 2018 Xiamen Stone Fair Delegation

October 19, 2017

MIA+BSI: Natural Stone Institute is seeking association members to serve as part of the delegation to the China Xiamen International Stone Fair.

New Safety Training Resource Available from MIA+BSI

October 4, 2017

MIA+BSI recently announced the release of a new collection of training videos, available only as a flash drive.

Natural Stone Resource Library Surpasses 50,000 Downloads

September 7, 2017

MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library has reached a new milestone of 50,000 downloads.

BardenStone: Taking a family approach to selling stone

BardenStone of Memphis, TN, is a longstanding family business that prides itself on taking time to know their customers and assist them in making the appropriate choices for their stone applications

Jennifer Richinelli

September 5, 2017

When walking into BardenStone's showroom in Memphis, TN, there's an immediate sense of warmth and friendliness. As a family business in its third generation, it is evident the Barden family cares about its customers and devotes itself to producing quality stonework to meet their design needs.

Transforming a plain backyard to an outdoor oasis

Wanting a functional and aesthetically pleasing backyard, Chris Garek turned to Caprock Hardscape Supply for their natural stone

Jason Kamery

August 1, 2017

In order to create a complete backyard oasis, Chris Garek of Stone Pro Inc., located in Bedford, TX, wanted to create a complete outdoor living space using natural stone. Garek came up with the backyard design for his family to enjoy that would not only be beautiful, but functional as well.

A Serene Coastal Escape with Modern Sintered Stone

Lapitec full-body sintered stone was the primary component of a residential remodel design in Sardinia, Italy — offering a modern aesthetic and durability needed in a family living space

July 1, 2017

A villa made up of two residential units, a 54,000-square-foot park, and a view a beautiful beach on the coast of Sardinia, Italy, the design team at GAAP Studio was tasked to transform the space into a "family home" maintaining a smooth transition between interior and exterior areas.

MIA+BSI Launches Natural Stone Testing Lab

May 11, 2017

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) have launched a natural stone testing lab.

MIA+BSI Announces Pinnacle and Tucker Design Awards Call for Entries

April 19, 2017

The submission periods for MIA+BSI's 2017 Pinnacle Awards and the 2018 Tucker Design Awards are now open.

For style and purpose

Huffines Communities entry ways utilize space and camouflage unsightliness

Jason Kamery

February 1, 2017

Thinking outside the box, Huffines Communities created an entry way designed to utilize the space in the front of the community, as well as camouflaging unsightly urban amenities.

North Carolina Stone Summit

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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