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Monday 14th February 2011 -
New private residential projects awarded
The market for the supply and installation of natural stone for private residential houses remains reasonably buoyant and Stone Connection's track record of providing a bespoke design, consultancy and fixing service in this sphere has led to the award of two prestigious contracts in the Yorkshire area.
Both are new build developments on green field sites. The first, near Sheffield, is constructed in 100mm Stoke Hall sandstone - a high quality, buff coloured, Derbyshire gritstone used extensively in the area. The plannng rules called for a special machine broached finish to the external ashlar walls, to match a nearby listed building and this is complemented by feature rubbed ashlar window and door surrounds, a traditionally styled portico and a splendid terrace balustrade - all to Architect Dixon Dawson's design.
The second property is near Huddersfield and features 140mm Crosland Hill Yorkstone in 95mm high courses with a unique shot sawn finish. This is constructed in conjunction with large section plain and moulded ashlar stonework with a fine rubbed finish - a trademark of the Architects One 17 Design. Stone Connection will also be undertaking the supply and installation of all the internal stonework in granite, limestone and sandstone.
With a combined value of over £1.20 million these projects are a notable addition to the company's portfolio of work and amply illustrate the prestige natural stone can bring to any private residential scheme.
Tuesday 7th December 2010 -
Training, Training, Training!
Young people need the chance to train to gain vocational qualifications - particularly in the construction industry where skills shortages are becoming evermore apparent.
Three of Stone Connection's 'younger' employees are currently engaged in programme-led apprenticeships, supported by CITB, North Yorkshire County Council and Selby College.
Sam Tree (20) has already successfully completed a 3 year course in Stonemasonry at York College, gaining an NVQ Level III Advanced award. He has now embarked upon a day-release course at Leeds College of Building - in Construction & the Built Environment - which will lead to a higher level technical qualification to further complement his trade skills.
Craig Marrison (20) started life as a general operative on site, assisting our fixer masons and is now attending the Stonemasonry course at York College on a block release basis under the CITB Construction Apprenticeship Scheme. This training will further advance his site skills and allow him to become a qualified banker and fixer mason at NVQ Level III standard.
In the office Nikki Tomlinson (19) has successfully completed her NVQ Level II qualification in Business Administration - under an Apprenticeship scheme run by Selby College - and is well on her way to achieving her Level III award. Anyone who calls Stone Connection will generally speak to Nikki in the first instance as she expertly deals with reception, along with her other duties.
Stone Connection is committed to providing on-going training for all its staff and aims to provide opportunity and support to those wishing to expand their knowledge and skill base in their chosen field.
Tuesday 16th November 2010 -
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Friday 12th November 2010 -
Stone Connection wins Enfield Contract
After several months of negotiation, Stone Connection has won the contract to supply and install approximately 850 sq. metres of 75mm thick Creeton Silverbed Limestone to form external ashlar cladding to the new Enfield Evangelical Free Church, designed by CPL Chartered Architects, Eastbourne.
Working for Wheathampstead based Main Contractor T & B (Contractors) Ltd, the company's experience has been harnessed to provide design assistance - including the preparation of working drawings and cutting schedules - together with providing advice on stone procurement and production.
This £ 300k package reinforces Stone Connection's presence in the South of England, where Contracts Manager Rick Jones oversees the company's numerous construction projects.
Thursday 15th July 2010 -
Back to school for Stone Connection
Liverpool is the place to be for Stone Connection in the coming weeks after the award of two new design, supply and fix projects by Bardsley Construction Ltd, one of the North West's leading Contractors.
Liverpool Hope University's new 'Centre of Excellence in Education Innovation and Enterprise building' designed by Architects Halsall Lloyd Partnership, is set to benefit by a Main Entrance clad in Locharbriggs red sandstone, due for completion by the end of August 2010.
Stone Connection will also be supplying and fixing approx. 650 sq. metres of 100mm rubbed ashlar facing - in Stanton Moor sandstone - to The Merchant Taylor's School in Crosby, where a new sports complex is being constructed, designed by Manchester based Architects Buttress Fuller Alsop Williams.
These two 'flagship' projects complements the Company's portfolio of prestigious ashlar contracts where quality of workmanship is of paramount importance. Both display how natural stone can be used in modern construction to striking effect.
Saturday 1st May 2010 -
Shepherd awards Stone Connection £ 240k contract
Shepherd Construction has appointed Stone Connection to undertake the design, supply and installation of ashlar cladding at their prestigious Trinity Walk Shopping Centre development in Wakefield.
This flagship project is set to transform Wakefield City Centre into one of the North of England's leading shopping complexes, adding a further 500,000 sq. foot of new retailing space which already boasts an impressive list of tenants, including Debenhams, Next, H&M, River Island, and Sainsburys.
Stone Connection's involvement is to construct around 600 sq metres of 100mm thick locally sourced Yorkstone with a fine rubbed finish, to a traditional design, along with associated feature ashlar stonework.
Friday 16th April 2010 -
Work completed for GMI at White Rose centre
Stone Connection completes the design, supply and installation of 30mm honed cream limestone wall cladding at the White Rose Shopping centre in Leeds for GMI Construction Group PLC.
Monday 12th April 2010 -
Stone Connection appoints new Sales Manager
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Clarke as Stone Connection's new worksurface division Sales Manager. Ian comes to us with several years experience of the granite, marble and quartz industry having worked as Stone Sales Manager for Norfolk based H L Perfitt Ltd and he joins the Company at an exciting time in its development. Ian's passion for the natural stone industry sees no bounds and he will be introducing himself to Clients old and new in the coming months with a view to improving levels of customer service and developing new sales opportunities.
Wednesday 31st March 2010 -
New stone flooring for John Lennon Airport
Liverpool's John Lennon Airport is investing in new areas of natural stone flooring and McLaren Construction Ltd has appointed Stone Connection to undertake the £150k supply and fix package in Jura Limestone from Germany. Commercial flooring projects play an important role in Stone Connection's portfolio and we are always on hand to assist with design, stone selection and installation issues to ensure effective flooring solutions.
Monday 15th February 2010 -
Stone Connection wins new stone interior contract
Following the successful completion of the external limestone cladding to a private residential project in Penn, Buckinghamshire, Stone Connection has moved inside the building to undertake the supply and installation of wall cladding and flooring in beige limestone, slate and ceramic tiling - all to bespoke designs by Architects McLean Quinlan. This £150k package continues our involvement in prestigious interior stonework where quality products and workmanship is of paramount importance.
Friday 4th December 2009 -
London project completed
Stone Connection has completed the supply and installation of Botticino Fiorita honed marble flooring and internal wall cladding at 8-9 Stratton Street, London for Birmingham based Contractor A. Edmonds & Co Ltd.
Tuesday 20th October 2009 -
New project for West Mercia Police
Midlands based Contractor Speller Metcalfe Malvern Ltd has appointed Stone Connection to supply and fix approx. 450 sq. metres of St Bees red sandstone to form a new gatehouse at Hindlip Hall, near Worcester - the home of West Mercia Police. The scheme designed by Architects Parson Brinkerhoff consists of a series of ashlar feature walls which form an impressive feature to Hindlip Hall's access roads displaying, once again, the prestige natural stone can bring to any project.
Sunday 16th August 2009 -
More restoration work at Nottingham Trent University
Stone Connection's involvement in restoration work is amply demonstrated by its role at Bowmer & Kirkland's Nottingham Trent University site, where significant areas of existing stonework have been altered, adapted and repaired to complement the newly refurbished building. Starting out as a £65k package the contract has expanded to include more than £200k of bespoke restoration and new build work - in Portland stone - all of which has been undertaken by our team of specialist masons expertly overseen by Contracts Manager Garry Robinson.
Monday 20th July 2009 -
Cloth Hall Court stone restoration work completed
Stone Connection has recently completed extensive alterations, repair and new build work for main Contractor ISG Regions at the Cloth Hall Court office development in the heart of Leeds' legal and financial district, adjacent to City Square.
This £145k contract involved a detailed survey of the existing ashlar stone facades, constructed in the mid eighties using locally sourced Woodkirk sandstone, preparation of working drawings and cutting schedules and all the required stone alteration and repair work. The job also included a new two storey, high level extension where newly quarried Woodkirk sandstone was supplied and fixed to match the existing stonework. The re-designed and renovated stone facade now provides the building with a contemporary aesthetic and proves that embracing the skill and experience of a specialist masonry company is essential to ensure the Architect, Client and Main Contractor can achieve the desired results.
Monday 16th March 2009 -
Carillion plc appoints Stone Connection as Consultants
Carillion plc appoints Stone Connection as Consultants for stone remedial work at Beverley Magistrates Courts. The work involves the preparation of a report and specification for replacement stonework, together with a full site survey and preparation of working drawings.
Tuesday 3rd February 2009 -
Stone Connection awarded £250k stone package
Stone Connection awarded £250k stone package for the supply and fix of Creeton Silverbed Limestone from Stancliffe Stone Co. Ltd to form rubbed external wall cladding to a Private Residential project in Penn, Buckinghamshire. Working on behalf of Main Contractor HS Dev & Co Ltd, Slough this project, designed by London based Architects McLean Quinlan, continues our involvement in private housing schemes where our skilled craftsmen come to the fore to prove once again how well natural stone, in different finishes, can complement contemporary building design.
Thursday 29th January 2009 -
Stone Connection completes a £250k project
Stone Connection completes a £240k design, supply and fix project at Glenilla Road in London for Main Contractor R. Durtnell & Sons Ltd. This Private Residential scheme, designed by Architects James Gorst, incorporates a high quality Portland stone façade, of contemporary design, grey Basalt wall cladding and paving and steps in Blue Pennant sandstone, all of which illustrate the versatility of natural stone. We also completed internal stone flooring and stairs in Mocca Crème Limestone.
Tuesday 25th November 2008 -
Stone Connection makes its debut appearance at the Harrogate Home Building and Renovating Show
Stone Connection, in association with North Yorkshire Company Chapel Kitchens, makes its debut appearance at the Harrogate Home Building and Renovating Show, exhibiting its range of granite, marble, limestone and quartz products available for the Domestic market - worksurfaces, bathroom vanities and limestone flooring were all on display and the show attracted thousands of interested visitors leading to many new customers requiring quality products and service.
Friday 14th November 2008 -
Stone Connection launches new brochure
Stone Connection launches new brochure for its range of bespoke interior stone for kitchen worksurfaces, flooring and bathrooms all of which are manufactured, supplied and installed in a range of stunning granite, marble, slate limestone and quartz. Click on 'contact us' to order your free copy and explore the potential of natural stone.
Friday 17th October 2008 -
Stone Connection is added to the list of UK approved stockists and fabricators of Silestone
Stone Connection is added to the list of UK approved stockists and fabricators of Silestone quartz worksurfaces by Cosentino UK after undergoing a workshop assessment and successfully completing their technical training programme. This superb product is now available to both private and commercial customers, in a wide range of colours and finishes and complements our current range of granite, marble and CaesarStone quartz.
Thursday 2nd October 2008 -
Stone connection completes the 'Spanish Steps'
Stone connection completes the design, supply and fix of Welsh Slate to form the 'Spanish Steps' water feature at the new Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre in Wrexham, North Wales. Working closely with Project Architect Alastair Paterson of London based practice Engle, Main Contractor Wilson Bowden Developments and The Fountain Company, Glossop, we helped to achieve a stunning stone feature area to complement this prestigious development.
Friday 5th September 2008 -
Stone Connection wins contract to supply Baycliffe Limestone
Stone Connection wins contract to supply and install 20mm Baycliffe Cavendish Limestone flooring to Clitheroe Castle and Museum in Lancashire. This job continues the Company's long association with Main Contractor William Anelay Ltd of York with whom we have undertaken many high quality new build and stone restoration schemes throughout the UK, and with Burlington Slate, Cumbria, one of our regular stone suppliers.
Friday 1st August 2008 -
Pochin Construction Ltd awards Stone Connection £960k contract
Pochin Construction Ltd awards Stone Connection £ 960k contract to design, supply & install around 2,850m² of 75 & 100mm ashlar facing, in Locharbriggs red sandstone, to their HQ Chester Project, a £34 million flagship development comprising a hotel, offices, apartments and restaurant, occupying a prime City Centre site overlooking Chester Racecourse. This project further develops the Company's links with supplier Stancliffe Stone Company and the Project team at Pochins, one of the UK's leading names in Construction and Development.
