By K. Schipper
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Custom Stone Interiors (CSI) does more than share its initials with one of today’s hottest television franchises – both have taken technology and used it to put a new spin on an age-old activity.
By K. Schipper
TUCSON, Ariz. – The new Alumni Plaza at the University of Arizona is nothing less than a deft combination of the old and the new.
MONTREAL – The Le Palais De Justice De Montréal (Montréal Courthouse) now features 145,000 ft² of granite flooring – even though original renovation plans didn’t call for any stone on the floor.
By Mark Lauzon
As fabricators, we work hard for our money. These are some changes our shop implemented that dramatically increased our revenue without having to increase the number of kitchens processed.
Stone continues to sell at a record pace, but … well, something’s still missing. The whole idea of buying stone, from the consumer’s side of the deal lacks the panache of selecting a diamond, or a Dior or a Lamborghini Murciélago. It’s a high-quality product, but where’s the high-class feeling?
Water has always been a precious commodity in some parts of the world. And, as the demand has grown in this country, the price of treated water has also gone up.
ORLANDO, Fla. – After a two-year run earlier on the show calendar, Coverings returns to its mid-spring schedule in early May … and the big show once again offers a big lineup.
By K. Schipper
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Picture this title for biopic of Mark DeBolske and his company, Riva Marble and Granite: When Good Things Happen to Good People.
By K. Schipper
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Taking the party outside takes on a whole different meaning when a clever plan incorporating rock walls and terraces creates an additional 10,000 ft² of exterior space.