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NBGQA to merge with the Natural Stone Institute

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA) has voted to merge with the Natural Stone Institute to further advance industry efforts to support quarry advocacy, sustainability, outreach to architects and designers and continued efforts to promote the use of natural stone.

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Greg Osterhout, Sam Arcot receive NSI awards

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The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented in memory of David Fell, president of BG Hoadley Quarries. “I am proud to have played a role in helping NSI establish a statement and provide resources that the design community can turn to.” The level of networking with industry peers is unrivaled.”

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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

To successfully add natural stone to your product lineup, natural stone suppliers say it’s important to understand the basics Know the product and its place “Retailers should be versed on where natural stone products can be installed and used as not all are designed for each project space.

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CEU: THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE

Realstone

CEU Course for architects & designers. This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone. Is the quarry able to produce the sizes and quantities you need? Review resources to find more information about natural stone standards. Learning Objectives.

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Natural Stone Institute inducts new board members

Floor Covering News

Darrell Petit, Stony Creek Quarry. Petit has worked in all capacities of the Stony Creek Quarry since 1990. Emanuel has supported the association’s safety committee and multiple networking events and has also provided equipment resources for the association’s testing lab. North American Quarrier.

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MIA Releases Stones of North America Version 3

StoneDimensions

Stones of North America is a comprehensive iPad® app that gives design and construction professionals quick, easy access to detailed information about natural stones quarried in North America. The app features natural stones from more than 100 quarries in North America.

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Why You Should Use Natural Materials In Your Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image Via: Palm Design Group. In the world of interiors, “natural” is a broad term that encompasses any renewable resource that is harvested from the earth for use. In the world of interiors, “natural” is a broad term that encompasses any renewable resource that is harvested from the earth for use.

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