Andrea (Andi) Carlson Claus is a senior account representative at Mont Surfaces in Grand Rapids, MI, and recipient of a 2021 Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. 

Coldspring^® – the leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze manufacturing in North America – is proud to announce the company has received two Pinnacle Awards of Excellence from the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) in the Commercial Exterior category. The two award-winning projects include the Charles Library at Temple University in Philadelphia, and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI. 

Stone World magazine had the chance to talk to Stone Profits about resources to help the digital side of the business.

Even if a business has an established safety plan, rules and procedures must be followed for them to be effective.

One of the biggest frustrations I have had over the years with a lot of stone fabrication companies is their unwillingness to invest into human capital. Many owners seem reluctant to hire and develop middle-level managers because they see it as an unnecessary expense. 

As I anticipated and predicted months ago, stone fabricators are busy. High customer demand without sound processes will almost certainly lead to chaos and aggravate the entire team. Taking ownership implementing the right systems and educating your customers on the frontend would be wise and well worth the investment.

Safety should always be at the forefront when moving slabs around a warehouse, fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Whether transporting the large, heavy pieces of stone or quartz manually or with a forklift or crane, following safety procedures is a must.