For the design of the Visitors' Center at Ricketts Glen State Park in Red Rock, PA, local Bluestone and slate were chosen to reflect the region.

For the Tower Oaks Lodge in Rockville, MD, Clover Creek river rock and flagstone were choosen to evoke the look of a traditional lodge.

From June 4 to 7, CarraraMarmotec, the 24th International Marble, Machinery and Equipment Fair will take place in Carrara, Italy.