NCARB Announces New Leadership

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) held its 99th Annual Business Meeting where the organization’s membership elected senior leadership for 2019. NCARB announced the installation of it’s new president, David L. Hoffman; as well as the election of first vice president Terry L. Allers and the new Board … Read more

NCARB Announces New Leadership

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) held its 99th Annual Business Meeting where the organization’s membership elected senior leadership for 2019. NCARB announced the installation of it’s new president, David L. Hoffman; as well as the election of first vice president Terry L. Allers and the new Board … Read more

Natural Stone Institute Completes 15 Homes with Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. Program

Natural Stone Institute members have provided natural stone and fabrication services for fifteen specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through their support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). Laura Grandlienard (ROCKin’teriors), chair of the Natural Stone Institute R.I.S.E. committee and project donor, said: … Read more

Natural Stone Institute Completes 15 Homes with Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. Program

Natural Stone Institute members have provided natural stone and fabrication services for fifteen specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through their support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). Laura Grandlienard (ROCKin’teriors), chair of the Natural Stone Institute R.I.S.E. committee and project donor, said: … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: OSHA Offers Tip of the Week

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has redesigned its homepage and added a new feature: the Tip of the Week. Beginning the week of September 24, every Monday, a new safety tip will be featured to help employers and workers alike. The first Tip of the Week is to … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: OSHA Offers Tip of the Week

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has redesigned its homepage and added a new feature: the Tip of the Week. Beginning the week of September 24, every Monday, a new safety tip will be featured to help employers and workers alike. The first Tip of the Week is to … Read more

Video: Interesting Rope Edge Design on Granite Countertop

This video from Custom Edge Denver, shows a hand-crafted custom rope edge on a granite countertop. While we would have liked to see the craftsman wearing his safety glasses, his work is obviously well-practiced. Offering unique or different edge profiles has always been a great way to give customers an … Read more

USDOC Responds Affirmatively in Quartz Countervailing Investigation

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that Chinese quartz surfaces should be subject to countervailing duties (CVD), and those duties range from 34.38 percent to 178.45 percent. Last April, Cambria filed an initial petition for countervailing and antidumping duties on quartz surfaces, finished and unfinished, imported from China. The … Read more

USDOC Responds Affirmatively in Quartz Countervailing Investigation

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that Chinese quartz surfaces should be subject to countervailing duties (CVD), and those duties range from 34.38 percent to 178.45 percent. Last April, Cambria filed an initial petition for countervailing and antidumping duties on quartz surfaces, finished and unfinished, imported from China. The … Read more

Aardwolf Introduces Vacuum Assisted Miter Clamps

Aardwolf has introduced its Vacuum Assisted Miter Clamps. The new patent-pending design for these clamps allows fabricators to face up mitering with speed and ease. The clamps are reportedly capable of handling bird beak edges as well as 45 degree miters. The Miter Clamps – Vacuum Assisted set contains the … Read more