GI Stone, one of the country’s leading commercial stone fabrication and installation firms, made history twice with the recent hire of Camra Sanders as a stone mason. Not only is Sanders the first female stone mason to join the award-winning firm, but she's also the first woman to join Chicago's Stone Masons Union Local 21 as a marble finisher in 20 years.  

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There are many dedicated workers in the construction industry that are responsible for building quality long-lasting structures for many sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality and healthcare. In particular, Stone World would like to begin highlighting some of those devoted employees in the stone industry. Cortney Boswell, project manager for Chicago-based GI Stone, recently spoke about her role in the construction industry, and more specifically, shared her experiences of being a woman in a male-dominated profession.

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Second-generation owner, Sandya Dandamudi, builds upon her mother’s success and maintains a work culture that promotes teamwork and nurtures creativity. Dandamudi, who was recently named Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year, took some time to talk with us about GI Stone and its work. Read More

Sandya Dandamudi of GI Stone talks about shop efficiency, as well as investments in machinery and employees, which have led to the overall success of her fabrication business. To hear more of what Dandamudi had to say, watch the video here.

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Chicago, IL-based GI Stone expands its staff with the addition of construction industry veteran Jennifer Gee, who will be the commercial fabricator and installer's new director of special projects.

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Camra Sanders is one of the most recent additions to GI Stone’s work family. The Chicago, IL-based commercial stone contractor is excited to welcome Sanders and nurture her stone masonry career.

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Camra Sanders joins GI Stone as the first female marble finisher in 20 years to be a member of Chicago's Stone Masons Union Local 21.

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Jennifer Gee, more than a 20-year veteran in the construction industry, is one of the newest additions to GI Stone’s team.

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The Gi Fu Loh restaurant in Nevada utilizes a variety of authentic elements to help create a Cantonese inspired establishment, and natural stone played an integral role in the design. Read More

Stone World recently had the opportunity to sit down with Sandya Dandamudi of GI Stone in Chicago, IL, who was the recipient of Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year Award, to talk about recent updates to her shop. 

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