The boards for the Marble Institute (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) voted to ask the memberships to consolidate their operations for two years. A vote is anticipated toward the end of the year. This action concludes a year of discussion between the two organizations about their similarities and duplication … Read more
The boards for the Marble Institute (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) voted to ask the memberships to consolidate their operations for two years. A vote is anticipated toward the end of the year. This action concludes a year of discussion between the two organizations about their similarities and duplication … Read more
In light of Vitoria Stone Fair-Marmomacc Latin America sponsoring the “Kitchen of the Year” and “Bath of the Year” categories for the 2015 Pinnacle Awards, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has extended the entry deadline to August 12. The winner for each category will win a free trip to … Read more
In light of Vitoria Stone Fair-Marmomacc Latin America sponsoring the “Kitchen of the Year” and “Bath of the Year” categories for the 2015 Pinnacle Awards, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has extended the entry deadline to August 12. The winner for each category will win a free trip to … Read more
For those interested in applying for the 2015 Marble Institute of America’s (MIA) Natural Stone Scholarship, the deadline is quickly approaching. Applications must be received no later than July 17. This scholarship is open to aspiring fabricators, installers and administrative apprentices who have less than five years’ experience in the … Read more
For those interested in applying for the 2015 Marble Institute of America’s (MIA) Natural Stone Scholarship, the deadline is quickly approaching. Applications must be received no later than July 17. This scholarship is open to aspiring fabricators, installers and administrative apprentices who have less than five years’ experience in the … Read more
Stefano Follega of Grazzini Brothers & Co. in Egan, Minn., was named the Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year. The Marble Institute of America (MIA) award honors excellence in craftsmanship. Follega, a native of Rome, Italy, learned the craft from his father and uncle. He also worked with top architects … Read more