Originally constructed for the Erie Railroad, the Starrucca Viaduct completion was in 1848. The Bluestone structure stretches 1,040 feet long, rises 100 feet high and expands 25 feet wide at the top. 

Known as the “Castle of the Rockies,” Fairmont Banff Springs is an anchored landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff, Alberta, Canada and recently underwent a renovation that features natural stone and quartz to achieve its elegant design.

Learn what industry experts suggest for the successful fabrication and installation of quartzite.

Stone World recently had the opportunity to ask several leading industry professionals about the latest trends in quartz and porcelain slab lines, as well as the education being provided to fabricators about cutting and installing these materials.

While we always strive to continually bring our readers, viewers and followers breaking news, information on trade shows and other industry events, as well as relevant stories to both the stone and tile industries, during the past few weeks we have made even greater effort to put together even more content. 

A luxury office space in Beverly Hills, CA, was recently completed with an integration of materials, including natural stone and porcelain tile. The design was the vision of Christopher Grubb of Beverly Hills-based Arch-Interiors Design Group.

The Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors presented a panel discussion on the State of the Stone Industry during Coverings, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from April 18 to 21, 2023. 

Celtic Marble & Granite experienced a part of history by templating and installing the longest permanent continuous bar of 518 feet at Humble Baron Bar in Shelbyville, TN – setting a new record for the Guinness World Records.

Discussing the busy first quarter of shows that have taken place

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) offered an industry education conference at ROCKin’teriors and CaraGreen in Raleigh, NC, to manufacturers, fabricators and distributors to bring everyone together to strengthen the industry as a whole.