Stone Heritage Conversation

There is still time to book your place for the next edition of The Stone Heritage Conversation.Following the success of our first event last year, The Stone Heritage Conversation is back to explore the part that the natural stone heritage sector has to play in delivering a more sustainable built… Read More

StoneScape Expo – A Successful Show Launch

This week we have been at the ExCel in London as we partnered with the organisers of FutureScape to launch the StoneScape Expo, an exciting new part of the main FutureScape event. The StoneScape Expo played host to a range of quarries and stone suppliers and gave the industry a… Read More

Natural Stone: The Original Sustainable Material

Last week we hosted over 50 leading architects, designers, engineers and specifiers in London for ‘Natural Stone: The Original Sustainable Material’. Hosted as a collaborative event by the official trade bodies for the stone industry in the UK and Portugal, Stone Federation and Assimagra, this event explored, through project profiles… Read More

Chris Kelsey – Obituary

Earlier this week we announced to members, with deep sadness and shock, the sudden passing of Chris Kelsey, Immediate Past President of Stone Federation and friend and colleague to so many in our industry. Chris was a longstanding supporter of the Federation and, as well as serving as Stone Federation… Read More

Meet the New Stone Federation President

Stone Federation is delighted to announce the new Stone Federation President (2024-2026) as Adrian Attwood, Executive Director of Stone Federation member, DBR Limited.  The presidential handover took place at the Stone Federation Members’ Event & AGM, hosted at The Building Society in London. An accredited conservator with over 30 years… Read More

Women In Natural Stone Ambassadors Host Events Across the UK

Over the past few months, Stone Federation’s Women In Natural Stone Group has hosted events across the UK, bringing together women from the worlds of architecture, design, construction and natural stone. These events have been brought together by our WINS Regional Ambassadors are are passionate about bringing together women in… Read More

Natural Stone Source Book 2024/25 Launched

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the 2024/25 Natural Stone Source Book: A Specifiers’ Guide.The Source Book is our flagship publication and is designed to be both inspirational and educational, connecting you with the companies and support required for the successful completion of natural stone projects.This publication is ideal… Read More

Stone Federation AGM & Members’ Event

On Wednesday 7th August, we are hosting our AGM & Members’ Event in London at The Building Society. The Members’ Event & AGM is our annual gathering of members. It provides you with the chance to learn more about the Federation’s activity and be among the first to hear about… Read More

Stone Symposium: The Case For Stone

On Friday 12th July we hosted the first Stone Symposium: The Case for Stone which brought together 100 architects, designers, engineers, clients and natural stone suppliers. This one-day conference explored the carbon-saving credentials of natural stone with a host of seminars, case studies and panel discussions. Our programme featured some… Read More

Stone Tapestry named as MIX Awards finalist

We’re delighted to announce that Stone Tapestry has been named as a finalist for the 2024 Mix Interiors Awards in the Product of the Year: Surfaces category.This unique explorative natural stone installation celebrates the sustainability, beauty, and versatility of natural stone.Stone Tapestry is a truly collaborative project involving Squire and… Read More

Natural Stone Journal -1st Edition Launched

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Natural Stone Journal, an exciting new publication created to showcase the sustainability, beauty and versatility of natural stone. Published by Crosby Associates Media in association with Stone Federation Great Britain, this publication is aimed at providing architects, designers and specifiers with articles that inform and inspire;… Read More

Stone Federation return to Surface Design Show

At the start of February, Stone Federation will be returning to the Surface Design Show for the 9th time. Hosted at the Business Design Centre, close to the heart of London’s ‘Design District’ of Clerkenwell, the show attracts 1000s of architects, interior designers and clients and provides a fantastic opportunity… Read More