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NSI Debuts Natural Stone Catalogue

August 28, 2023

The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) released the debut of the Natural Stone Catalogue, a new digital tool that will showcase NSI members’ natural stone offerings and material specifications.

Stone in Contemporary Contruction

From Field to Form: Stone

From Field to Form is a series of events exploring the possibilities, life cycles and architectural implications of plant- and earth-based materials

April 3, 2023

Engineer Steve Webb and stonemason Pierre Bidaud began a partnership in 2009 to radically rethink the possibilities of stone in contemporary construction. They discussed their evolving research and showed examples of their work.

Stone material handling equipment

March 12, 2020

Safety should always be at the forefront – whether in the fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Manufacturers continue to develop products that not only make handling slabs and other large stone pieces safer, but also help to increase production and installation efficiency.

The geology of building stone

An understanding of the geological background of stone can help one make informed decisions about its use, maintenance and restoration

Salvatore Banchitta

September 21, 2018

Because of its structural integrity and its diversity of color and texture, natural stone has been popular as a building material for centuries. To understand the natural attributes of stone, it is important to have some understanding of stone’s geological background.

Stone of the Month: Vals Quartzite by Quarra Stone Company, LLC

August 13, 2018

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Quarra Stone Company, LLC of Madison, WI. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.

Jennifer Richinelli

February 6, 2014

Stone and tile are obviously among the top choice of materials for many designs in both the commercial and residential sectors.

Making its name in Brazilian stone

With two company-owned quarries and automated stone-processing technology, PBA Stones has become a player in the international marketplace

Michael Reis

June 3, 2013

From the very beginning, PBA Stones of Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, set out to make its mark by establishing standards and principles that would define its business philosophy.

Marmomacc draws the stone world to Verona

September 5, 2012

In addition to the most extensive display of stone and technology in the world, the Marmomacc trade fair in Verona, Italy, boasts an extensive program to foster communication between the stone industry and the architecture and design community

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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