CEU Class Offerings

We offer CEU classes throughout the year. For a current class schedule, go to our sister site, Columbia Stone CEU Class Schedule.

Introduction to Natural Stone I

AIA Course Number: 01CE, 1.0 HSW LU

ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA Course Number: 5740, Subject Code: 5.0, 0.1 HSW CEU

ASLA Course Number: ASLA1, 1.0 HSW LU

• Obtain a better understanding of the various types of natural stone
• Learn about common quarrying techniques
• Gain knowledge about stone fabrication and finishing methods
• Explain stone testing and quality control methods

Introduction to Natural Stone II

AIA Course Number: 02CE, 1.0 HSW LU

ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA Course Number: 5731, Subject Code: 5.0, 0.1 General Knowledge CEU

ASLA Course Number: ASLA2, 1.0 HSW LU

• Explain stone testing and quality control methods
• Identify common applications of natural stone: exterior, interior, residential, & commercial
• Learn about walking surfaces (flooring, stairs, & thresholds) and vertical surfaces (adhered systems, anchored systems, & stone thickness)
• Explain common considerations needed for stone furniture and countertops

Genuine Stone: A Natural Choice for Sustainable Design

AIA Course Number: MIASD1, 1.0 LU HSW/SD

ASLA Course Number: MIASD1, 1.0 LU HSW/SD

ASID, IDC, IDEC, and IIDA Course Number: 40071, Subject Code: 2.12, 0.1 Health & Safety CEU

• Recall several objectives of sustainable design
• Understand some characteristics of genuine stone and their relevance to sustainable design
• Identify ways to reduce environmental impacts when selecting and sourcing genuine stone
• Explain how genuine stone was used to support sustainable design goals, upon reviewing case study examples

Genuine Stone: the Natural Choice TOUR

AIA Course Number: 2009TL, 1.0 HSW LU

ASID, IDC, IDEC, and IIDA Course Number: 5957, Subject Code: 5.0, 0.1 General Knowledge CEU

ASLA Course Number: ASLA3, 1.0 HSW LU

• Learn about the history of stone, modern day quarrying techniques, and stone’s durability, beauty and value
• Study and discuss landscape, interior and exterior use and application of natural stone
• Obtain information about integrating trims, caps, stoops, poolcopings, watertables, veneers, etc. into your designs
• Tour a working stone facility and view the equipment used to fabricate stone

To learn when the next classes will be held, go to our sister website for our Natural Stone Education Schedule.

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Marble: Not All Stone is Created Equal

To most buyers, the color and pattern of marble is of utmost importance. But, did you know that there are actually signification differences in the quality and durability of marble depending on where it was quarried and processed?

Natural Stone Alternatives: Engineered products

Man-made materials like Zodiac, Caesarstone, and concrete offer an alternative to quarried materials. Learn about the pros and cons of each product at our CEU classes.

The Devil’s in the Details: Why Big Box Stores Aren’t Such a Bargain

When shopping for natural stone, consumers will quickly get a sense of the “per square foot” cost of the various stone options. Unfortunately, this is only part of the equation. Edge details, installation, and fabrication are a major factor in the finished cost of your new countertops. A recent study by the Marble Institute of America shows that Big-Box store stone is often more expensive than products purchased through specialty fabricators.

Environmental Choices: Buying Green Countertops

Countertops have come a long way in terms of green options. Recycled glass, paper-based-composites, and fly-ash concrete are just a few “green” materials available in today’s engineered composites. And, if you’re looking for more “green” natural stones, there are many sustainably quarried stones to choose from.