For the last few years, the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has been hosting groups of industry professionals to various countries around the world — including Brazil, China, Italy and Turkey — as part of its efforts to promote the use of natural stone in design. Read More

The event included a main presentation in the morning, networking opportunities, a warehouse tour and a Fabricator Forum

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The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2022 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Both recipients will be celebrated during the association’s annual Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas on January 31. 

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In collaboration with Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America, Veronafiere's Marmomacc Stone Academy will offer the first natural stone design continuing education course for architects in Brazil officially recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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The roads were empty. It started with 15 days to slow the spread. Stay at home orders were in place and Americans were on lockdown. Everyone was confined to their homes, glued to their televisions to learn more about the dangerous contagion that was bringing their world to a complete stop. 

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MIA+BSI: Natural Stone Institute is seeking association members to serve as part of the delegation to the China Xiamen International Stone Fair. Read More

Members of the Natural Stone Institute are invited to join the association’s board of directors and past presidents in Toronto, Canada from June 28 to 30, 2022 for the Tucker Design Awards and a tour of Toronto’s natural stone structures and attractions.

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Deemed the stone event for stone industry professionals, StonExpo/Marmomac is a B2B stone exhibition under The International Surface Event (TISE) brand. At the beginning of each year, the show draws thousands of people from across the globe to exhibit, as well as to tour the exhibition hall. Read More

MSI recently hosted a Stone Industry Education (SIE) event at its new facility in West Valley City, UT. The all-day town-hall-style educational session is one of nine that Stone World, along with the Natural Stone Institute.

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Through publications, study tours, seminars, architectural awards, meetings and conventions, Building Stone Institute (BSI) has met several objectives: promoting the use of natural stone; educating designers and masons and the clients they serve; and providing an environment for members to share ideas and profit from the experiences of other members and to form lasting friendships. Read More