This article discusses a stonemason’s toolkit that was discovered by chance at Măgura Călanului, Romania. This finding helps to address a longstanding gap in our understanding of the tools used in quarrying and monumental architecture during the Dacian Kingdom. The toolkit includes fifteen iron implements, such as double-headed picks, a whetting set, splitting wedges, and rare toothed tools, weighing a total of 10.93 kg. These tools provide valuable insight into the technical skills of D...| De Gruyter Brill
I was in Maastricht, Netherlands, for a couple nights last week, mostly as a way to break-up my trip across the Atlantic and thus help get over jet-lag before attending an archaeology conference (w…| BLDGBLOG
I was in Maastricht, Netherlands, for a couple nights last week, mostly as a way to break-up my trip across the Atlantic and thus help get over jet-lag before attending an archaeology conference (w…| BLDGBLOG
The 25-story 95 State at City Creek in Salt Lake City is a mixed-use marvel blending architecture, engineering, and craftsmanship. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the building combines a sleek glass tower with a limestone base that complements nearby structures and houses a Church meetinghouse. Its complex façade features sawtooth limestone fins and recessed windows, challenging engineers and contractors to develop innovative installation techniques. Alabama limestone was chose...| Use Natural Stone
Utah-based quarrier Mountain Valley Stone is known for their quartz-rich sandstone, white limestone, and commitment to sustainability. By making sustainability a priority, the entire Mountain Valley Stone operation can keep its eye on the future and help to ensure that these beautiful mountain landscapes are preserved for many generations to come. The post Browns Canyon Sandstone: Building Sustainable Landscapes in Utah appeared first on Use Natural Stone.| Use Natural Stone
Residents were most concerned about salary expectations for a prospective town manager search, the town’s recreation department and Trafton Lake campground, and school budget increases.| The County
