The founder of stone conservation and restoration company Stonehealth has warned specifiers and building owners of the risk of using imitation machinery.

Specialist KBB recruitment agency and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited is working in collaboration with the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) to support WFF members grow and future-proof their businesses.

Roccia Machinery has announced that its distributor agreement with GMM SpA will terminate on 24 December 2024.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has awarded the first Paul Dockerill Award to Dr Scott McGibbon to develop a new silica safety toolkit, expected to launch in 2026.

Work on the conservation of a historic and groundbreaking community hospital within a World Heritage Site is due to commence this month (November), thanks in part to Welsh Slate.

Lapicida has partnered with English Heritage to create an exclusive collection of limestone floors. Each reflects the different flooring found in the historic sites in English Heritage’s care.

Bookings are now open for the Stone Federation's Natural Stone Awards taking place Friday 6 December at London's Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge.

Natural Stone Industry Training Group (NSITG) has worked with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to develop several short duration courses to enhance the skills of those who work in the stone industry.

Tom Waugh MRSS is a sculptor working with natural stone and has been an associate member of the Royal Society of Sculptors since 2018. He has previously spent time in India studying traditional carving techniques with the temple carver Raja Saceran and takes inspiration from crushed and squashed objects that are often overlooked. We catch up with him to find out more.

Worktop Fabricators Federation members and sponsors met with Health and Safety Executive representatives to discuss a new document advising on measures to prevent silicosis.

Stone Automation Ltd has agreed a distribution partnership with Leica Geosystems starting with immediate effect. With more than 200 years of history and experience, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, supplies premium sensors, software and services to professionals in surveying, construction, infrastructure, mining, mapping and other geospatial content-dependent industries.

Adhesive manufacturer Kerakoll Group has announced the appointment of two new managers which the company says will help strengthen its organisational structure and guide the business through the process of market development planned at both national and international level.

RIBA worked with NBS to deliver a new and improved website aimed at specifiers looking to engage with RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) materials.

Stone Specialist chats to Edward Smith, Caesarstone’s managing director of the UK and ROI about the company’s products and culture

Nominations for the Emerging Talent Awards – which takes place during The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces 2025 – are now open

Our columnist, stone carver and sculptor Zoë Wilson talks about her new collaboration – from concept to completion

Sintered stone brand Neolith recently hosted a live panel event called 'Creating Spaces for the Future' as part of the official London Design Festival programme

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Berkshire-based Stone Automation Ltd has announced it is now the new distributor for Tesimag in the UK and Ireland.

The Stone Federation of Great Britain has announced the death of former president Chris Kelsey and released a statement to its members and the wider community in the stone industry.

The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces 2025 – which will now be co-located alongside UK Construction Week – is to take place on 7-9 May 2025 at ExCeL London in Halls N2-N3 (the nearest end to the Custom House DLR and Elizabeth Line stop).

The Stone Federation is celebrating the success of its first Stone Symposium – The Case for Stone. This one-day conference held in July at America Square Conference Centre in London explored the carbon-saving credentials of natural stone with a host of seminars, case studies and panel discussions.

The highly-successful Heritage Open Days (HODs) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the latest programme launching tomorrow (6 September) and running until 15 September. There will be more than 5,400 events taking place across England for the duration of the festival.

Sintered stone brand, Neolith has launched a new collection called Atmosphere, which has been created using new technology to provide a more realistic and naturalistic aesthetic.

New research has revealed a steady growth in the construction sector's efforts towards sustainability, showing that the number of Net Zero projects – and those achieving environmental targets – is on the rise.

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) have announced a partnership aimed at expanding resources, education and advocacy for surface fabricators across the globe.

MP Skills has become a member of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, the first and only membership body in England dedicated to supporting mental health first aiders. This association, launched by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, represents a significant step forward a commitment to enhancing mental health support and fostering a culture of wellbeing in the workplace and beyond.

The Stone Federation has announced its new Stone Federation president (2024-2026) as Adrian Attwood, executive director of Stone Federation member, DBR Limited. Attwood succeeds former president, Chris Kelsey.

The Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) has responded to growing concerns around silicosis with the release of a statement.

Palletline London has announced its extended partnership with natural stone paving supplier, London Stone. The agreement will see Palletline London now transporting goods across the country and will offer increased fleet availability allowing for more flexibility for customers.

The Ellwood Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain has organised a three-day event championing traditional crafts including dry stone walling, hedgelaying, stonemasonry, blacksmithing, printmaking, brewing and more.

A new paper in the BMJ's International Respiratory & Critical Care Journal has reported the first eight cases of silicosis in those who cut and finish artificial stone worktops in the UK. The review found that one patient died and others are waiting for assessment for a lung transplant.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled the six projects shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize, the highest accolade in UK architecture. This year's shortlist showcases a diverse array of innovative and impactful designs, reflecting a broad spectrum of architectural achievement.

Historic England has released its latest guidelines entitled, Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency. The document, which can be viewed and downloaded from the organisation's website is aimed at those in the industry including local planning authorities, heritage consultants and those involved in the planning process. However, Historic England also believe it will also be useful to building owners and occupiers.

Italian industrial machine and plant specialist, Breton has launched its own White Paper – in response to the growing fears surrounding crystalline silica and the threat of silicosis. The company has produced an in-depth analysis drawing on its 60 years of experience in the stone industry and has been created by Breton Institute of Technology (BIT) scientists led by marketing & strategy director Arianna Toncelli.

The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have announced the launch of Skills England to meet the skills needs of the next decade, in particular across construction and healthcare.

Following a meeting with the team at Qualification Wales (QW), the Natural Stone Industry Training Group (NSITG), led by Claire Wallbridge, has announced that it has been agreed that a stonemasonry apprenticeship for Wales is to be developed by QW and City & Guilds.

Events will retain unique focus with independent visitor registration and even more dedicated content over three days

Combining the classic and contemporary was a recipe for success in this Grade I listed Tudor house

Kate Bygrave, founder of UK Construction Marketing explains why a human connection should be the backbone of your social media strategy

A new technology platform, called HeritageXplore, has launched to promote the UK’s historic houses and make them more accessible to a new generation. The platform is the vision of Violet Manners who grew up in Belvoir Castle and is the former founder of marketing agency, Akana Collective, and also founder and executive producer of Duchess the podcast (now known as Hidden Heritage).

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is welcoming applications from eligible craftspeople who can apply for up to £18,000 in funding for Scholarships, up to £10,000 for Emerging Maker Grants and up to £12,000 for Apprenticeship training.

Tile and stone cleaning, sealing and aftercare products supplier, LTP is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Based in Somerset, it was founded by Anthony Robb in 1984 and today, the company now supply more than 700 stockists throughout the UK and Ireland and also export to countries including Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, Spain and the UAE.

An alliance in New Zealand, which includes New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, Construction Health and Safety New Zealand, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation and others has written an open letter calling on the government to introduce a ban on engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs.

In its latest report, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has outlined its annual statistics concerning work-related fatal injuries. The findings, released on 3 July, reveal that 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24.

Lovell Stone Group, which was founded by Simon and James Hart is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The original quarry in Purbeck, Dorset was acquired by the brothers in 2009 and today, the family business has grown and offers a wide range of iconic British Stone that has shaped towns and cities across the UK.

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has released a report recommending that Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site be placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the ongoing impact of the A303 road scheme.

Clients and regional teams from more than 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa were in attendance at Neolith's 'Reconnecting, Innovating, Growing' EMEA Summit in Castellón at the end of June.

Australia's landmark ban on the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs commenced today.