Wednesday 7 June
Industry Day
Session 1
Industry updates: promoting diversity; tackling the skills gap; and benefiting from local authority planning changes
Meeting the challenges facing the industry with an update from WINS; the launch of the Stone Academy; and where the opportunities lie for the industry through the planning process.
00:00 - Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
01:01 - WINS (Women in Natural Stone): mentoring, networking and support
Becca Cranfield, Co-Chair - WINS (Women in Natural Stone) & Director - Athena Stonecare
21:31 - Training: the launch of the Stone Academy
Chris Kelsey, President - Stone Federation Great Britain
29:49 - Local authority planning and natural stone
Sam Thistlethwaite, Director - IC Planning
48:18 - Panel discussion
Session 2
Setting the Standard
The new BS8298 part 5 for stone cladding (interiors); using BS7533 part 101 to deliver sustainable landscape schemes; and the Stone Federation new code of practice for natural stone installation in Bathrooms, Shower Enclosures and Wet Rooms.
00:00 - Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
02:57 - Ensuring best practice: the new BS8298-5 Design and Installation of internal cladding and lining
Peter Harrison, Consultant - Stone Federation Great Britain
10:20 - Using BS7533-101 to deliver sustainable landscape schemes
Steven Burton (GMICE), Technical Director - Steintec
22:56 - Introducing the Stone Federation’s new code of practice for Natural Stone Installation in Bathrooms, Shower Enclosures and Wet Rooms
David Ellis, Partner - Sandberg LLP
40:23 - Panel discussion
Session 3
Emerging Talent Awards – meet the new stars of the stone industry
An expert panel debates how the next generation is tackling the skills gap and driving sustainability and digitalisation, followed by the presentation of the Emerging Talent Awards.
00:00 - Introducing the panel
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
Sean Collins, Managing Director - Boden & Ward Stonemasons
Stefan Mordue, Senior Digital Consultant for Cohesive
Chloe Newmann, Senior Structural Engineer - Webb Yates
Chris Kelsey, President - Stone Federation Great Britain
32:15 - Presenting the Award Winners
41:52 - Giving out the Awards
