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Specify natural stone with Stoneworld
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, our Stoneworld CPD shares valuable knowledge on how to correctly specify interior and exterior stone.
How to Specify Natural Stone with Stoneworld
Natural stone is one of the most established materials in architecture, landscape design and construction. It has been used for centuries because it performs, weathers and ages with character. However, the correct specification still matters as each type of stone varies its characteristics.
Stoneworld’s CPD has been created to help architects, designers, landscape architects, contractors and project teams specify natural stone with greater confidence.
The course gives practical guidance on stone suitability, thickness, porosity, slip resistance, technical data, masonry methods and real project considerations.
Register your interest using the form and our team will be in touch with available CPD dates and booking details.
Alternatively, you can contact us directly at sales@stoneworld.co.uk.
Expert Insight, for Architects, Designers and Specifiers
Natural stone is not selected on appearance alone. This CPD helps you understand how suitability, finish, thickness and application all influence the right specification for a project.
Poor specification can lead to performance issues, installation challenges and unnecessary delays. The session highlights key considerations early, so better decisions can be made before materials are ordered.
The course is grounded in practical experience, with examples from interior, exterior and bespoke masonry projects. It connects technical guidance with the realities of site, fabrication and long-term performance.
Built for Those Making Material Decisions
This CPD is suitable for professionals involved in the design, specification or delivery of stone projects, including:
- Architects
- Landscape architects
- Garden designers
- Interior designers
- Contractors
- Developers
- Project managers
- Commercial and residential design teams
- Specification and procurement teams
The course is particularly useful for those working with paving, flooring, pool surrounds, steps, wall copings, bespoke masonry, heritage details or external landscape schemes.
Practical Knowledge You Can Apply to Real Projects
By the end of the session, attendees will have a clearer understanding of how to approach natural stone specification across different project types.
The CPD covers:
- How to assess the suitability of stone for different applications
- Why stone thickness matters
- How porosity and absorption affect performance
- What to consider when specifying stone for internal and external use
- How finish, texture and slip resistance influence material choice
- How technical data sheets support specification
- The role of masonry, carving and bespoke fabrication
- Common specification issues and how to avoid them
- How real project examples can guide better material decisions
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