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The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has received a grant from the Natural Stone Alliance to support sustainability initiatives and scholarship programs
Natural Stone Institute: For the first time, entries could be submitted simultaneously for both the Pinnacle and Tucker Awards
Submissions for the next edition are open until June 20, 2026
Grande Pinnacle Award 2025: Helix Park at the Texas Medical Center’s (TMC) medical research campus is the winning project
The park has nine stone-clad water features within the unique double helix configuration extending throughout the length of the site
Live Stream on January 14, 2026: Jim Hieb from NSI to Testify in Washington DC on Silica Related Lawsuits
Live Stream on January 14, 2026: Jim Hieb from NSI to Testify in Washington DC on Silica Related Lawsuits
The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has a new look
The logo, logotype, and tagline have been redesigned – but the core of the brand, namely its focus on the values of business and societies, remains unchanged
Richard “Rick” Atkinson, of Stony Creek Quarry is the recipient of the 2025 NSI Thor Lundh Quarrier Award
Over the past 45 years, he has carried forward a legacy of craftsmanship, safety, and mentorship
The NSI honors five individuals for their exceptional contributions in craftsmanship, leadership, and service, shaping the future of the stone industry
Nominations for the 2025 awards are being accepted until May 20, 2025
Multi-national collaboration to raise awareness of natural stone as THE building material to reduce the carbon footprint of construction
At Marmomac, stone associations from ten western nations came together and founded a “Global EPD Collaboration Initiative”