Snapshot: Mark Milevski, Co-Director
From collecting rocks as a child to working on some of Australia’s most valued heritage structures, Mark Milevski shares a snapshot of his journey with natural stone. Get to
Case study: Currency Creek Railway Viaduct Restoration
Stone Initiatives has provided analytical heritage services for the restoration of a 157-year-old railway viaduct located in the South Australian township of Currency Creek. Engage
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
Rising damp and salt attack: effects and solutions
Understand the effects of rising damp and salt attack, know how to spot the signs of damage and learn what’s required in a remediation plan. Article by Mark Milevski Rising d
Case study: Moonta Mines National Heritage Project
The vital role of mortar analysis in heritage restoration Just a couple of decades ago it was common for heritage structures to be restored with cement. The mindset tended to be al
10 things to know about stone testing
Testing is the starting point for determining the suitability of a specific stone for a particular application. This can include testing the strength of the stone by determini
Heritage mortar: Stories told through analysis
Analysis of a sample from a 1930s Melbourne monument reveals the fascinating stories that can be discovered through mortar testing for heritage conservation projects. Article by Ma