Natural stone: modern methods in construction November 25, 2009

Salford's Centre for Construction Innovation has organised 'Natural stone: modern methods of construction' - a continuous professional development seminar aimed at individuals interested in furthering their knowledge and achieving their design objectives through the use of stone in construction.

The seminar will:

* Provide an understanding of how stone can be used in traditional and modern architecture.
* Indicate the various fixing options including: handset, stone on precast, rainscreen and full wall rainscreen
* Consider the advantages each option offers
* Review design/build considerations.

Speakers:

* David Richardson, Director Building Technology Group, BRE
* Andrew Shutt, BA (Hons) arch, Commercial and Specification Manager, Stancliffe Stone.

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