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October 2023

October 24, 2023
Expert Q&As
by Stone Inititatives

Architect Greg Holman: natural stone in design

Natural stone is a striking and inventive feature across many architectural projects by renowned firm Harry Seidler & Associates. Project architect Greg Holman shares why natur

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October 3, 2023
Expert Q&As
by Stone Inititatives

20 years on: A conversation with Jim Mann

Principal and founder Jim Mann reflects on 20 years of Stone Initiatives, including the influence of fashion on testing regimes, and how the stone industry is becoming more sustain

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October 3, 2023
Technical articles
by Stone Inititatives

Will Crystalline silica concerns see engineered stone banned?  

Article by Thomas Baggs Two decades after the complete ban of asbestos in Australia, the dangers of respirable crystalline silica are now in the spotlight. With a ban on engineered

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October 3, 2023
Technical articles
by Stone Inititatives

How has heritage conservation evolved?

Article by Mark Milevski While many heritage conservation practices have remained consistent over the past 20 years, there are some key areas where the industry and governing bodie

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