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Sustainable Cast Stone

Congratulations to NHBC Pride in the Job Winners (February 2010)

Congratulations to two winners in the UK’s only award for site managers.  The NHBC Pride in the Job competition was established to improve build quality and raise the standard of service to home buyers.......
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Top marks for cast stone (February 2010)

Cast stone supplied by UKCSA members is proving itself the material of choice for the new generation of schools, including the government’s  Building Schools for the Future and Academies programmes as well as independent schools.......
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UK Cast Stone Association produces new Sustainability Statement (November 2009)

In terms of sustainability, cast stone performs well in both production and within its life cycles.  The material is highly durable, non-toxic, re-usable and requires virtually no maintenance or repair over its long lifespan.......
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UK Cast Stone Association produces new generic Specification for Cast Stone (October 2009)

Issues over consistency in cast stone manufacturing have prompted the UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) to produce a new generic specification for this hugely popular building material.......
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UK Cast Stone Association expels Meadowstone (October 2009)

The UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) has expelled Full Member Meadowstone (Derbyshire) Ltd for non compliance with basic membership requirements, including failure to comply with test result submission requirements.

UK Cast Stone Association to launch Newsletter (March 2009)

The UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) will soon be launching a regular e-mail newsletter covering all aspects of cast stone. Make sure you do not miss this essential reading for all specifiers and users of cast stone, and anyone else involved in the Cast Stone industry, by signing up for the newsletter now!

Cast Stone to be recognised in NHBC Standards (December 2008)

Over recent months the National House-Building Council (NHBC) has been considering how cast stone can be recognised in their NHBC Standards. In the December 2008 issue of their Standards Extra publication, they have come up with an Action Point on cast stone for all their members.

Updated British Standard available for Cast Stone (August 2008)

The UK Cast Stone Association have recently been in discussion with the British Standards Institution resulting in the issue of an updated British Standard for Cast Stone, BS1217: 2008.

Cast Stone and Sustainability (April 2008)

The UKCSA is keen to demonstrate the whole life sustainability of cast stone, a highly durable and re-usable material requiring virtually no maintenance or repair.

Sustainability in Practice (March 2008)

One example of an UKCSA member taking sustainability and social responsibility seriously is Forticrete. The company has invested in a wide range of environmental improvements, complies with the environmental management system ISO 14001 and is committed to continuous improvement.

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Misleading claims by non-UKCSA manufacturers (January 2008)

It has been brought to the attention of the UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) that certain cast stone manufacturers, who are not UKCSA members, are claiming to produce cast stone to the UKCSA Specification for Cast Stone.

Safe handling of cast stone (August 2007)

The UK Cast Stone Association has produced a site poster with useful hints and practical advice on the safe handling and use of cast stone. Please click on the link to download a copy.

Is your cast stone up to standard? (December 2006)

According to the UKCSA, most cast stone manufacturers operate without adequate quality assurance and testing regimes and may not be working to proper standards. Is your cast stone up to standard?

People prefer cast stone – and a national Mori poll proves it (June 2006)

A national Mori poll reveals a strong public preference for cast stone – and that people are willing to pay extra for the stylish look it adds to their property.
 

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