28 February 2023 Interested in “painting with stone”? Pietra Dura might be your next career move A centuries-old trade virtually unknown by the general public, Pietra Dura (or hard stone inlay) still exists and sets an inimitable seal... Read more
31 January 2023 Make your stone quarry management more efficient with drone photogrammetry This new technology is being rolled out in more and more sectors: audiovisual production, but also in thermography, roof analysis, agri-s... Read more
29 November 2022 The “Stone Trail” initiative embarks on a 5-year study of stonecutting in Eurasia What an ambitious scientific, technical, and social expedition Orianne Pieragnolo and Louis Dutrieux are conducting! In the summer of 202... Read more
26 October 2022 Explore 7 of the most beautiful marbles in the world Marble’s nobility has always been appreciated by architects, designers and decorators. The reasons why are the wide range of colors, vein... Read more
10 October 2022 Locally sourced natural stone can solve materials shortages Due to Covid, the war in Ukraine and other unfortunate events such as the blockage of the Suez Canal, the lack of materials is often in t... Read more
28 June 2022 Motifs and letters: zoom on stone engraving trade Stone engraving specialist, Robert Maréchal has been self-employed since 1976 at RS Maréchal. A little-known art which he has seen evolvi... Read more
31 May 2022 Scientists are researching the fire-resistant properties of natural stone CTMNC Engineer-Doctor and doctoral student Martin VIGROUX is investigating the effects of high temperatures on natural stone through scie... Read more
28 April 2022 Architects & Designers can benefit greatly from marble workers Among the natural stone trades, marble workers are characterized by their skills with a specific rock: marble. Marble workers are special... Read more
21 March 2022 How French natural stone sector promotes local stone to public authorities Geo-based and local, natural stone is varied and meets the challenges of sustainable development which makes it ideal for public works. T... Read more
28 February 2022 4 new digital technologies for working natural stone 3D digitization, BIM, remotely controlled CNC machines, virtual reality… there is no lack of innovations changing the ways natural stone ... Read more
26 January 2022 Stonecutting trade is a precious asset for landscaping projects For cutting building blocks, restoring monuments, creating stairways and memorials, local authorities and landscape designers increasingl... Read more
21 December 2021 Congratulations to the 2021 “Building in natural stone in the 21st century” contest winners It was a great contest, attracting 22 entries! Rocalia 2021 hosted the prize presentation ceremony for the 6th edition of the “Building i... Read more