The Changing Landscape of Stone: Crystalline Silica, Regulation and Modern Stone Solutions

Description

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
1. Gain a foundational understanding of the evolution of engineered stone and its role within the broader stone industry.
2. Identify the major legislative and material changes impacting the specification and use of engineered stone.
3. Interpret what these changes mean for designers, architects, and specifiers in both residential and commercial applications.
4. Develop awareness of the evolving range of material alternatives within the market.
5. Recognise and evaluate the key differences between various stone types.
6. Apply this knowledge to support compliant, and informed material selection for projects.
7. Adapt specification practices in response to the changing industry landscape with greater clarity and confidence.

NSCA Performance Criteria
Practice Management and Professional Conduct: PC12
Project Initiation and Conceptual Design: PC28
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation: PC39, PC45