Natural Stone Resource Library Surpasses 50,000 Downloads

MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library has reached a new milestone of 50,000 downloads. Launched in 2015, the library houses all MIA+BSI technical documents, as well as resources from other industry associations. There are currently 272 documents available. All resources can be downloaded free of charge. The Library has become a … Read more

Natural Stone Resource Library Surpasses 50,000 Downloads

MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library has reached a new milestone of 50,000 downloads. Launched in 2015, the library houses all MIA+BSI technical documents, as well as resources from other industry associations. There are currently 272 documents available. All resources can be downloaded free of charge. The Library has become a … Read more

StoneTalk Episode 35: Jim Hieb

In episode 35 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast, Jim Hieb of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) speaks with host Patrick Foley on a multitude of subjects, including all of the following: The role of associations in the countertop industry How to comply with new OSHA regulations Why you should create … Read more

MIA+BSI Releases Dimension Stone Design Manual, Version 8.0

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute released the Dimension Stone Design Manual, Version 8.0, the stone industry’s single-source reference for dimension stone design and construction facts and details. Major revisions and additions to version 8.0 include a new “Restoration and Maintenance” chapter consisting of 122 pages covering equipment, repairs, sealers, restorative … Read more

MIA+BSI Releases Dimension Stone Design Manual, Version 8.0

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute released the Dimension Stone Design Manual, Version 8.0, the stone industry’s single-source reference for dimension stone design and construction facts and details. Major revisions and additions to version 8.0 include a new “Restoration and Maintenance” chapter consisting of 122 pages covering equipment, repairs, sealers, restorative … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The MIA+BSI recently announced its annual Pinnacle Awards. Taking the Grand Pinnacle Award was Walker Zanger of Perth Amboy, N.J., for its outstanding work on the Park Hyatt New York. Also honored at the event for their involvement in this project was the architectural firm Yabu Pushelberg. The other Pinnacle Award winners are as follows. Awards of … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The MIA+BSI recently announced its annual Pinnacle Awards. Taking the Grand Pinnacle Award was Walker Zanger of Perth Amboy, N.J., for its outstanding work on the Park Hyatt New York. Also honored at the event for their involvement in this project was the architectural firm Yabu Pushelberg. The other Pinnacle Award winners are as follows. Awards of … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces 2016 Safety Initiative

Although we had originally planned to bring you Part 5 of our six-part series on Effective Safety Planning for this month’s Health & Safety Watch, we thought it would be prudent to share the January announcement from the newly partnered Marble Institute of America and Building Stone Institute (MIA+BSI), together … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces 2016 Safety Initiative

Although we had originally planned to bring you Part 5 of our six-part series on Effective Safety Planning for this month’s Health & Safety Watch, we thought it would be prudent to share the January announcement from the newly partnered Marble Institute of America and Building Stone Institute (MIA+BSI), together … Read more

MIA+BSI to Participate in 16th China Xiamen International Stone Fair

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and the Building Stone Institute (BSI) will be holding sessions at the 16th China Xiamen International Stone Fair, scheduled March 6 to 9. Sessions on several different topics are planned. Also planned for March 8, in partnership with Xiamen Jinhongxin Co., Ltd. is a one-day study … Read more