MIA+BSI announced the creation of a natural stone testing lab. This lab offers state-of-the-art testing and reporting capabilities for industry members who are introducing new stone, need project-specific testing, or have outdated technical data. Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation, recommends that test data used for stone performance … Read more
MIA+BSI announced the creation of a natural stone testing lab. This lab offers state-of-the-art testing and reporting capabilities for industry members who are introducing new stone, need project-specific testing, or have outdated technical data. Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation, recommends that test data used for stone performance … Read more
MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute has announced the expansion of Spanish course offerings available online through the Natural Stone University. To date, Spanish versions of all Safe Slab Handling courses and the Basics of OSHA Compliance course have been uploaded. In addition, 42 Spanish Toolbox Talks are now available, covering … Read more
MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute has announced the expansion of Spanish course offerings available online through the Natural Stone University. To date, Spanish versions of all Safe Slab Handling courses and the Basics of OSHA Compliance course have been uploaded. In addition, 42 Spanish Toolbox Talks are now available, covering … Read more
Andrew Swinley, carving foreman at Red Leaf Stone in Abbottsford, British Columbia, has been named 2016 Craftsman of the Year. This award was presented to Swinley at the MIA+BSI Awards Luncheon at TISE 2017. Swinley began his career at the age of twenty as an apprentice stone mason, where he … Read more
Andrew Swinley, carving foreman at Red Leaf Stone in Abbottsford, British Columbia, has been named 2016 Craftsman of the Year. This award was presented to Swinley at the MIA+BSI Awards Luncheon at TISE 2017. Swinley began his career at the age of twenty as an apprentice stone mason, where he … Read more
MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute announced that the entry period for several industry recognition awards is now open. MIA+BSI members may apply for the following awards. The Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award, sponsored by Polycor and TexaStone Quarries honors an individual who has performed outstanding stone fabrication and/or installation … Read more
MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute announced that the entry period for several industry recognition awards is now open. MIA+BSI members may apply for the following awards. The Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award, sponsored by Polycor and TexaStone Quarries honors an individual who has performed outstanding stone fabrication and/or installation … Read more
Brenda Edwards, owner and general manager of TexaStone Quarries in Garden City, Texas, was the recipient of the first-ever Women in Stone Pioneer Award. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Edwards has been an active participant in countless industry initiatives and associations. She has held key leadership roles with MIA, … Read more
Brenda Edwards, owner and general manager of TexaStone Quarries in Garden City, Texas, was the recipient of the first-ever Women in Stone Pioneer Award. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Edwards has been an active participant in countless industry initiatives and associations. She has held key leadership roles with MIA, … Read more