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From the worktable to the horsepower, size and options, there are many factors to consider when investing in a bridge saw

Dynamic Blue granite with a honed finish completes the look of rustic elegance for a kitchen addition to a private residence in Basking Ridge, NJ

Natural stone was a must for the homeowners of a private residence in Upland, CA, when choosing materials for their new upscale kitchen

The owner of a private residence in Eugene, OR, carefully hand picked the stone products used in her home's interior design - creating a warm environment that is reflective of her and her husband's taste and personality

While the rapid growth of the granite industry in recent years has been an economic boon for a host of new fabricating shops, it has also placed many of these operations at risk of severe economic penalties if they fail to invest in proper environmental controls. And of course, failure to invest in these controls also endangers employee health and welfare.

A young student has problems breathing when he is in school. He experiences itchy eyes, a runny nose and a constant headache. When he is not in school, he does not experience any of these symptoms. A young mother goes to work everyday and comes home feeling lethargic; she gets plenty of rest but she is always tired, but just during the week when she is at the office. When she travels, she cannot understand why she is not as tired as when she is not traveling. She reasons to herself that she should be more tired when traveling. These types of stories are becoming more commonplace. In many cases, these types of symptoms point back to “sick building syndrome.”

There are several steps that can be taken in the stone fabrication sector to market natural stone as an environmentally friendly building material

The Headquarters 2 Project for the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, included extensive use of limestone and granite

After running a successful slab fabrication operation in Sacramento, CA, for nearly four years, the owners of US Granite decided to open a second shop in Reno, NV, to further expand its production capacity

A new facility - Stone Interiors, Inc. in Boonton, NJ - has been established in the ever-growing New York metropolitan area