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Talia on site replacing tesserae.

A day in the life – Talia Weiss

16 December 2024 , by Clare Howcutt Kelly

The long barrow at Fingask took just over 12 months to complete.

Stone Awards / Competitions

Fingask Long Barrow recognised in Scottish architecture awards

11 December 2024 , by Clare Howcutt Kelly

Rhodes House, Oxford.

Stone Awards / Competitions

Stone Federation announce Natural Stone Award winners

09 December 2024 , by Clare Howcutt Kelly

Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

CIOB launches global mental health survey

03 December 2024 , by Clare Howcutt Kelly

Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Biesse UK announces integration of GMM products into Biesse stone portfolio

27 November 2024 , by Clare Howcutt Kelly

Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Neolith gain new sustainability credentials

26 November 2024 , by Clare Howcutt Kelly

Editor's Picks

Events

Quarry owners and stonemasons join forces as The Stone Collective

2024-01-22
Legislation / Standards

Australia prohibits use of engineered stone

2023-12-18
Sustainability

Design Museum exhibition focuses on low-carbon building materials

2023-09-01
Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

HSE podcast discusses dangers of dust in the construction industry

2023-08-16

Market Intelligence

Laing O’Rourke and Lendlease, short-listed for the £330million renovation of Manchester Town Hall, have "chilling ethical, legal and worker safety standards" says Liberal Democrat opposition

2018-10-03

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Events

Exhibitions: Marmo+Mac 2018, Verona, Italy

2018-10-02

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Bookmatched marble for a boutique hotel

2018-10-02

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Market Intelligence

"I found my wife in the bath with my accountant" will not save you from a fine for late filing

2018-10-02

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Market Intelligence

Bath stone mine could be the largest cannabis factory in the UK

2018-10-01

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Events

Loyd Grossman to present the Natural Stone Awards 2018 this Friday (7 December)

2018-09-29

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The Italian focus at Marmo+Mac

2018-09-28

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Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

HSE targets dust on construction sites in October

2018-09-27

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Cosentino's elite Elites

2018-09-22

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USA puts tariffs of up to 178.45% on Chinese quartz

2018-09-19

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Safety & Health Awareness Day: Lose concentration and someone gets hurt

2018-09-19

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Natural Stone Memorials

Grave Concerns - David Francis

2018-09-17

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Market Intelligence

Building sites' modern slaves rescued in raids

2018-09-17

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The Insider

2018-09-16

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The Merry Month – Robert Merry

2018-09-16

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SMC supports CMS Brembana and Bovone at Marmo+Mac

2018-09-15

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Hardscape sets the scene for the new V&A museum in Dundee

2018-09-13

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Training

Level 3 NVQ course will put you on track for a Gold CSCS card

2018-09-12

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

After touring the world Anna Chromy's 'Cloak of Conscience' now rests in the USA

2018-09-12

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Market Intelligence

One of the world's weirdest houses on sale for $2.5million

2018-09-12

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Events

Have a glass of wine at Marmo+Mac in Verona

2018-09-12

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Equipment

Experience going digital with Prodim in Verona

2018-09-11

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Victory for natural slate as listed building owners are told they cannot use man-made alternatives

2018-09-11

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Special Report : Stone processing machinery

2018-09-10

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Albion Stone uncovers new bed of Portland limestone

2018-09-04

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Talasey landscaping group launches City & Guilds training academy

2018-09-03

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Training – Mark Priestman

2018-09-01

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Events

Participants praise friendly stone festival in Gloucester

2018-08-30

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Market Intelligence

Good news or bad news from Brexit for construction as imports grow?

2018-08-29

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Events

Meet the marble people of Valpantena at Marmo+Mac in Verona

2018-08-29

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Market Intelligence

Major stone projects in Stirling Prize short list

2018-08-26

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Equipment

National Masonry (also trading as Stone Equipment International) in Verona

2018-08-25

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Events

Gloucester Stone carving festival returns on August bank holiday (25-27 August)

2018-08-23

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Events

A celebration of stone at York Minster

2018-08-21

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Lida Cardozo Kindersley inscription marks Blake’s grave at last

2018-08-16

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Stone Heritage

Bid online for historic York Minster masonry

2018-08-16

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Dekton cladding used for the Cap Ferrat Building in Rio de Janiero

2018-08-16

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The Merry Month – Robert Merry

2018-08-10

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£400,000 fine for ignoring hand arm vibration syndrome risks

2018-08-09

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Natural Stone Memorials

BS 8415:2018 memorial standard is published

2018-08-09

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Wholesalers: An entrepreneurial spirit breathes new life into Pisani

2018-08-08

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Market Intelligence

Cork masons fight on against imported stone

2018-08-08

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Training : Mark Priestman

2018-08-02

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Market Intelligence

From the rock face

2018-08-01

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Natural Stone Memorials

Darwen finally gets WWI wall thanks to Stevensons

2018-08-01

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Sickness days off at record low but mental health absence in young increases

2018-07-30

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Dekton is cooking in The French Laundry

2018-07-28

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Wholesalers: CRL Stone

2018-07-28

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Wholesalers: A vital link in the stone distribution chain

2018-07-28

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Equipment

New company to sell Dry-Treat stone treatments in the UK and Ireland

2018-07-27

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Natural Stone Memorials

Obituary: Mark 'Billy' Lillywhite

2018-07-26

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Top chef John Campbell chooses Dekton for kitchens

2018-07-26

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Market Intelligence

Government's National Planning Policy Framework backs up Construction Sector Deal

2018-07-25

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Events

International line-up for York Minster stone festival, 17-19 August

2018-07-25

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

People: Tina Bailey joins Fairhurst Stone

2018-07-24

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Summertime specials from CRL Quartz

2018-07-24

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stoneCIRCLE Completes Julian Opie frieze in Bermuda

2018-07-24

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Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

Fines and community service for directors who ignored HSE warnings

2018-07-19

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Market Intelligence

Government pins its hope on offsite manufacture to deliver construction proposals, says new report

2018-07-19

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Natural Stone Memorials

Cross in Cowes marks centenary of the killing of the Russian royal family

2018-07-18

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Neolith design wins award as company prepares to open showroom at the Business Design Centre

2018-07-18

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Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

£540,000 fines after 30-year-old left paralysed by fall through roof on London building site

2018-07-12

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USA proposes 10% tariff on stone, quartz and tiles from China

2018-07-12

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Stone buying group adopts cryptocurrency for cheaper, faster cross-border transactions

2018-07-12

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Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

Director jailed after employees burn to death

2018-07-11

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Market Intelligence

French stones start to receive geographical identification protection

2018-07-10

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Market Intelligence

Construction output up 2.9% in May, says ONS

2018-07-10

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Market Intelligence

NFB wonders if Government realises the importance of housing as fourth Minister in a year is appointed

2018-07-10

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Market Intelligence

Government publishes Construction Sector Deal it says will deliver £600billion-worth of infrastructure

2018-07-06

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Wacker Neuson introduces electric mini excavator at Hillhead exhibition

2018-07-06

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Events

Hard Surfaces exhibition will join the Natural Stone Show in London

2018-07-04

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Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

Construction industry remains at top of work deaths table

2018-07-04

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Stone Awards / Competitions

Do you know someone who deserves a medal? Nominate them now

2018-07-02

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Equipment

GMM buys Techni waterjet company

2018-06-29

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Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

64-year-old who failed to pay £274,000 fine for health & safety offences is banned from being a director for six years

2018-06-28

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Natural Stone Memorials

Bank fines will help pay for new War Graves centre

2018-06-27

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Market Intelligence

Pay in construction to increase 6.2% in two-year agreement

2018-06-25

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Equipment

Epiroc SpeedCut wire saw makes debut at Hillhead

2018-06-24

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Training : In a world of information there will always be a place for those who know how

2018-06-22

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

New Ceralsio Pietra Grey from CRL Stone

2018-06-21

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Equipment

Pencil round edge polisher from Marmo Meccanica is an instant hit

2018-06-20

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The role of immigrant labour in construction

2018-06-19

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Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

HAVS failures cost Balfour Beatty £695,000

2018-06-19

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See the art of stonework at 'on form' in Asthall Manor - ends 8 July

2018-06-18

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Events

Fine carving in Caen limestone at Winchester Cathedral Stone Festival

2018-06-18

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Market Intelligence

From the rock face

2018-06-17

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Training – Mark Priestman

2018-06-17

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The Merry Month – Robert Merry

2018-06-17

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Market Intelligence

Masons in Cork march to save stone heritage

2018-06-17

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Market Intelligence

New Heritage Council holds its first meeting

2018-06-17

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Make Architects’ Portland stone project wins RIBA London Award

2018-06-17

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Caroline Dear’s second memorial will stay at Chelsea Hospital

2018-06-17

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

North East Stone Products relaunches Realstone name

2018-06-17

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Report: Memorial Masonry

2018-06-15

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

New MD for Talasey hard landscaping group

2018-06-15

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Training

Bath College winners at SkillBuild Stonemasonry competition

2018-06-15

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Market Intelligence

Johnston Quarry Group: A vision for British stone

2018-06-12

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Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

Bloom Stones London: London’s newest wholesaler offers a unique range

2018-06-10

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Events

European Stone Festival: Another win for the Brits!

2018-06-05

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Small claims get quicker and easier online

2018-06-04

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Featured Companies

Tab India

TAB Surfaces is one of the largest and most innovative natural stone & natural quartz processors in the world.

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Global Granite & Trading Co Ltd

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stoneCIRCLE

bringing stone to life for over 50 years

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Featured Companies

Leading Production Equipment Ltd

When you’re only ever going to be satisfied with leading production equipment in your workshop, you know you’ll only ever get it from Leading Production Equipment. The clue is in the name.

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Stonehealth Ltd

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Tab India

TAB Surfaces is one of the largest and most innovative natural stone & natural quartz processors in the world.

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Stamford Stone Co Ltd

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