Natural stone is a striking and inventive feature across many architectural projects by renowned firm Harry Seidler & Associates. Project architect Greg Holman shares why natural stone is a go-to product for built environment design – from the ‘crackling’ green…
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Stone Industry Interviews
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 sustainable. Interview with Jim Mann How does it feel to be celebrating…
Slip testing: Who, why and when?
What is a good slip rating? Is there more to slip resistance than identifying slippery surfaces? Here we chat with materials testing specialist Kate Tonkin, head of the finish evaluation department at Stone Initiatives. Kate shares some insights into the…
Get to know Jim Mann, Principal, Stone Initiatives
For Jim Mann, testing is about more than just numbers, and a rock is not simply a rock. The principal of Stone Initiatives says that every piece of natural stone is as unique an individual as a person is; we…
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