The Natural Stoneshow 2013 / 30th April - 2nd May 2013

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Natural Stone & Building Conservation Conference 2011

Conference Programme
Tuesday 15th March
From the design to the completion of your project, discover the most sustainable options for using stone as a building material.
Morning	Sustainability in Design – From Source to Completion
11.00 -11.45	Natural Stone: A natural choice for sustainable design Stephanie Vierra, Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC
11.45 -12.20	Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue - The Royal Court, Guernsey Anthony Clerici, Clerici Design
12.20 -12.45	Sustainability at source - a case study of Stoke Hall quarry Ian Manley,Marshalls Plc
12.45 -13.10	Natural Stone Sustainability Award nominations summarised & winner announced Panel of judges, Stone Federation Great Britain

Afternoon	Ethical Sourcing of Stone
14.00 -14.30	Making sustainability work for your business- the tools of responsible sourcing standard BES 6001 & The Green Guide David Richardson, BRE Ltd
14.30 -14.50	Socially responsible sourcing in a sustainable world Martin Cook, Deputy Director ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative)

	Sustainability in Application
14.50 -15.15	Stone cleaning without water - How the Ritz was transformed with recycled materials John Rolfe, Thomann-Hanry
15.15 -15.45	Benefiting from green innovation – a sustainable approach to using natural stone finishes Colin Stanyard, Mapei (UK) Ltd
15.45 -16.15	Caring for stone in a sustainable manner - the importance of protecting and maintaining natural stone Lisa Breakspear, Fila Surface Care Products Ltd

Wednesday 16th March
Morning	Stone in the City
Stone Federation’s presentation provides an overview of the contemporary use of stone from the selection process to the finished project.
11.00 -11.25	Interiors - making the right choice Alex Stables, Stone Productions Ltd
11.25 -12.10	The new BS 8298 – its implications explained Dr Richard Harris, Sandberg Consulting Engineers.
12.10 -12.40	There is no such thing as bad stone, only badly used stone. Dr Tim Yates, BRE Ltd
12.40 -13.10	High powered stone evaluation. Mike Eden, Geomaterials Research Services (part of Sandberg LLP)

Afternoon	Projects of Excellence
Stone Federation runs the Natural Stone Awards to celebrate the use of natural stone in all its uses, from new build (both traditional and modern), to repair and restoration, interiors, landscaping and craftsmanship. This is a unique opportunity to hear about some of the Award-winning projects from the architects and stone professionals involved in their conception.
14:00 -14.40	264 - 267 Tottenham Court Road, London – traditional stone masonry design in a modern world Francis Terry, Quinlan & Francis Terry LLP
14:40 -15.10	Liverpool Canal Link & Pier Head – landscaping in harmony with its environment Warren Osborne, AECOM Design & Planning
15:10 -15.45	20 Gresham Street, London – art meets structure Alexia Petridis, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
15:45 -16.15	One stone, different uses – the versatility of Portland Stone from Canon Bridge House to 20 Gracechurch Street, London Michael Poultney, Albion Stone Plc

Thursday 17th March
Morning	Selecting the Correct Stone for Building Repair
The English Stone Forum examines how to overcome the many pitfalls involved in choosing the best stone available for conservation and restoration work.
11.00 -11.30	Identifying the stone – appearance, performance and compatibility Graham Lott, British Geological Survey
11.30 -12.00	Checking its suitability – stone testing why do we do it? Dr Tim Yates, BRE Ltd
12.00 -12.30	Understanding the process of sourcing stone - achieving the most from your quarry visit Michael Poultney, Albion Stone Plc
12.30 -13.10	Steps in opening new quarries for a heritage stone – the revival of interest in Blisworth limestone Professor Geoffrey Walton, PGW & Associates LLP

Afternoon	A strategic overview of our indigenous stones
A look at the research being undertaken throughout the regions of the United Kingdom to ensure availability and supply of indigenous stones, for the maintenance of our built heritage.
14.00 -14.45	English Heritage Strategic Stone Study – a summary of progress Tarnia McAlester, English Heritage & Don Cameron, British Geological Survey
14.45 -15.15	Current research in Scotland: a GIS-based mapping approach to assessing stone distribution and future requirements Ewan.Hyslop, Historic Scotland
15.15 -15.45	Safeguarding building stone resources - problems and solutions Ian Thomas, National Stone Centre
15:45 -16.15	Building stone research in Northern Ireland - managing stone in a changing environment Patricia Warke, Queens University Belfast