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Contractor Tip of the Month: Is The Answer In The Question?

Words: Damian Lang “Lead by Taking Action.” That is one of the core values of our companies. It builds credibility and reinforces the perceptions of our employees, vendors, and clients that we are strong, determined decision-makers.   Making swift decisions has been one of my greatest strengths. In the process, we have advanced the companies tremendously. …

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Women In Masonry

Words: Melonie Leslie It’s no secret that construction is an ever-growing market, and we are facing a severe labor shortage on all fronts. Yet, women are a highly underrepresented group in the construction industry despite women making up nearly half of all employed individuals. Why aren’t more women in the construction industry? Why are there …

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Natural Stone Institute Awards Program Call for Entries 

Words: Natural Stone InstitutePhotos: Natural Stone Institute Oberlin, OH, March 26, 2024—The entry period for the 2024 Natural Stone Institute Award Program is now open. The association is pleased to announce a call for entries for the Pinnacle Awards, Industry Recognition Awards, and scholarship program. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and …

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Dutch Quality StoneTM unveils dark and moody new colorway, Coal Crest™

Words: Westlake Royal Building ProductsPhotos: Westlake Royal Building Products HOUSTON (April XX, 2024) – Westlake Royal Building ProductsTM (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), introduces the exquisite new color option Coal Crest™ available in its Dutch Quality Stone brand in two stone profiles, Dry Stack and Weather Ledge. Coal Crest embodies a dark and moody …

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Innovations in Masonry Project Management

Words: Erin Laird, Digital Marketing & Networking Specialist,CrewTracks The masonry industry, celebrated for its age-old craftsmanship and techniques, is one of the world’s oldest building crafts. Despite its rich history, modern technology has transformed nearly every aspect of the trade. Today, the ways in which projects are managed, teams communicate, and decisions are made are …

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Shaping Ambience Through Color & Texture

Words: Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Product Management at Westlake RoyalPhotos: Westlake Royal Stone Solutions When contemplating the vision of a flawlessly designed space, our minds often conjure images of places like laid-back coastal retreats, or sleek contemporary spaces tailored for sophisticated social gatherings. While envisioning this ideal space is effortless, the translation into …

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Natural Stone Institute Announces Thor Lundh Quarrier Award

Words: Natural Stone Institute Oberlin, OH, March 19, 2024—The Natural Stone Institute is pleased to announce a new industry recognition award for 2024. The Thor Lundh Quarrier Award will recognize a Natural Stone Institute member who has made an extraordinary contribution to quarrying natural stone. The recipient will be recognized at either the NSI Study …

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Dutch Quality StoneTM Debuts New, Nuanced Oak Blend™ Colorway for Three Profiles

Words: Sarah LograssoPhotos: Westlake Royal Building Products LAS VEGAS (February 27, 2024) – Westlake Royal Building ProductsTM (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK) announces Oak Blend™, a captivating new colorway available across Dutch Quality Stone brand’s three distinct stone profiles: Limestone, Stack Ledge and Weather Ledge. This new colorway will be on display at this …

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