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Silica & Slab Safety Certificate

The Natural Stone Institute provides robust safety training for employees in the natural stone industry. This newly updated online certificate includes education and resources for preventing silicosis, safe slab handling and creating a safety program.

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Natural Stone Catalogue

This catalogue is a collection of images and material details to help buyers identify appropriate natural stone materials for their projects.

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Accreditation

Recognizing natural stone fabricators and commercial contractors that meet the industry's highest standards for operations, product knowledge, installation and reliability.

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CEU Program

Our member speakers provide accurate continuing education on the benefits and use of natural stone to the major building and design professions including AIA, ASLA and GBCI.

CEU Program

Awards

Annually recognizing individuals, design professionals, and member companies who make exceptional contributions through their work within a global natural stone industry.

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Natural Stone University

Online portal of industry education including webinars, seminars, toolbox talks, and other courses. Transcripts and certificates of completion provided.

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Women in Stone

A system of resources to recruit, retain, and advance women in the stone industry, including mentorship, career path awareness, networking and education specific to women’s needs.

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Latest News

Frank Hermans Receives Thor Lundh Quarrier Award

Frank Hermans, Milbank #3 Supervisor for Coldspring, is the inaugural recipient of the Thor Lundh Quarrier Award. Hermans was celebrated during the Tucker Design Awards ceremony at the NSI Study Tour in Salt Lake City on August 26.

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Natural Stone Institute Holds Utah Study Tour

157 attendees from 48 member companies and 5 architectural firms attended the annual NSI Study Tour, which took place in Salt Lake City August 25-28, with an optional extension to Idaho on August 29.

2024 Study Tour

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Natural Stone Institute Announces 2024 Tucker Design Award Recipients

The 2024 Tucker Design Awards were presented at a ceremony in Salt Lake City on August 26, 2024, during the Natural Stone Institute Study Tour. Eight projects and their design teams were celebrated.

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Silica Guidance Documents Now Available

The Natural Stone Institute and the International Surface Fabricators Association are proud to introduce two guidance documents for workplace silica exposure assessment assembled by the Yale School of Medicine.

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