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Marmomac 2018: natural stone in the forefront of urban redevelopment of cities of the future

September 27, 2018

Natural stone must become the key for sustainable urban development and urban re-development. This is what emerged yesterday at Veronafiere during the inauguration of the 53rd edition of Marmomac - the world's leading marble and technology sector event scheduled until Saturday 29 September.

Architects Foundation announces 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship recipients

September 25, 2018

The Architects Foundation has selected ten recipients of the 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.

Natural stone provides sustainability

Two varieties of Coldspring granite were specified for the design of the City Creek Center in Salt Lake

Jason Kamery

September 25, 2018

Located in Salt Lake City, UT, the City Creek Center is a mixed-use development that features a replica of the area’s historic City Creek running through it, complete with 300 live trout, more than 600 trees and hundreds of native plants.

Technology update: Zoller smile / pilot 3.0 tool presetter

September 21, 2018

The new Zoller »smile / pilot 3.0« tool presetter is built with high-quality brand-name components such as THK guides, Heidenhain glass scales, Uhing drives, Bosch pneumatics and a Sony camera modified by Zeiss

Medina by StoneImpressions

September 17, 2018

The new Medina tiles from StoneImpressions let you create an extraordinary design space that celebrates Mediterranean culture. Available in luxurious Carrara marble or pristine Limestone, these intricately patterned tiles are accented with onyx or turquoise jewel tones for an exotic look.

MAPEI’s new sound-reduction membrane for high-density living

September 17, 2018

MAPEI’s new Mapesonic RM high-performance acoustic underlayment is changing interior living conditions for the better. The premium rubber membrane is designed to reduce the passage of ambient and impact sound transmissions for ceramic tile and stone installations.

Connecting Stone to the Surrounding Landscape

Using the local topography, the architects and builder designed a Texan home to work with the pond and slope on the property

Jason Kamery

September 11, 2018

Located in the generally flat terrain of Dallas, TX, sits a house on a unique parcel of land. The homeowners wanted to transform the property and the house to be able to host friends, workout in and primarily live on the first floor.

Backyard Utopia

Homeowners in New Orleans, LA, wanted to transform their backyard into a private resort

Jason Kamery

September 10, 2018

Located in Mid-City New Orleans, LA, a family wanted to convert the outdoor area in the back of their home into a secluded oasis. To complement the backyard pool and hot tub, the homeowners also had put in a new entertainment area, a TV room and outdoor kitchen.

New Tile Roundup

September 10, 2018

For this issue of Contemporary Stone Tile Design magazine we show off the different new tiles that are currently on the market. Ranging from wood looks to mosaic, here are just some of the tile options out there.

ASLA Joins We Are Still In Movement

September 10, 2018

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has joined We Are Still In, a national coalition of 3,500 states, cities, companies, and organizations that remain committed to achieving US greenhouse gas reduction targets outlined by the Obama administration as part of the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition

U.S. Countertop Materials Imports: March 2026

SFA Connecticut Workshop to Showcase Innovation in Fabrication

Fabricator Focus

From profiles to roundtable discussions, Q&As to best business practices, we're turning a focus on topics and challenges impacting fabricators.

AI Talk Is Everywhere -- Where Does a Countertop Fabricator Begin?

Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

How to Grow a Countertop Fabrication Shop

Events

June 25, 2026

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.

July 16, 2026

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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