Cast Stone Institute

10/31/2023

Remembering the Legacy of Jim Edwards - Please join the Cast Stone Institute in keeping the family of Jim Edwards in your thoughts and prayers. https://mailchi.mp/add23e05c8a7/csi-board-of-directors-committee-chair-meeting-oct-26th-grapevine-tx-6678690

08/02/2023

Congratulations to Advanced Architectural Stone on being recognized as one of the 2023 Cast Stone Institute Design Excellence Winners for producing the cast stone on the Cook Children's Medical Center in Prosper, Texas! 🎉 They were given this honor during the 2023 Cast Stone Institute Annual Convention in Park City, Utah.

The architect, David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc., used cast stone elements to really bring out the exterior beauty of the structure against the brick. Advanced Architectural Stone was able to produce and deliver over 6,100 pieces for a 24-week masonry schedule, which is impressive!

08/02/2023

Congratulations to Midwest Cast Stone on being one of the 2023 Cast Stone Institute Design Excellence Winners for producing the cast stone on the West Campus Dining Hall at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN! 🎉 They were awarded this honor during the 2023 Cast Stone Institute Annual Convention.

The architect, Johnson Architecture, Inc., designed this stunning structure to fit with the Gothic architectural design style of the existing campus. Cast stone played a big roll in helping it to be stable, durable, and able to withstand East Tennessee's diverse climate, all while still being classically beautiful.

08/01/2023

Happy Birthday to Art DeVecchis, VP of Sales and Marketing at Federal White Cement and one of our long-time members and committee chairs at the Cast Stone Institute! 🎉 Wishing you a day full of joy and celebration from all of us at the Cast Stone Institute! 🎂

07/31/2023

Happy Birthday to the “Art of Cast Stone”. We all wish you the happiest!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Art DeVecchis! Art is VP of Sales and Marketing and is loved, respected and appreciated from all of us at FWC! Have the best day Art! (Pictres of Art's wonderful family)

07/31/2023

We are so excited to feature AHI Cast Stone this Member Monday! They are a long time member of the Cast Stone Institute, with Allen Rhoden being a current Director and past president. Their plants are certified by both the Cast Stone Institute (CSI).

Project Photo: Residence
Location: Houston, Texas
Producer: AHI Cast Stone
Architect: W. Travis Mattingly, AIA LEED AP
/ Architectural Solutions, Inc.
Awards: 2018 Cast Stone Institute Excellence Award for Residential Excellence

07/31/2023

We are so excited to feature Stoneworks Architectural Precast/Cast Stone this Member Monday! Their commitment to custom, one-of-a-kind projects and attention to detail, combined with their cutting edge technology and industry leading knowledge is truly inspiring. A special shout out to Kirt O'Konek for being a Director for Cast Stone Institute and Chairman of the Safety Committee.

Project Photo: THE GUARDIAN BUILDING – St. Paul, MN, AWH Architects

07/29/2023

Happy Birthday Sarah 🎉🎂! We hope you have the best day ever at Midwest Cast Stone. From all of us here at the Cast Stone Institute, we wish you a fantastic day full of joy and celebration 🥳 🎁

07/26/2023

We had an amazing time at the Cast Stone Institute Annual Convention last week and we want you to see the amazing photos you captured. 🤩 If you have some photo's from the convention that you'd like to see highlighted in future posts, newsletters, or the website, please tag us!

Pictured: Luke Ragsdale of Dallas Cast Stone, Tom Wilkinson of MidWest Cast Stone, and Kirk Nielsen of Federal White Cement.📸

07/25/2023

Raise a glass 🥂 to National Wine and Cheese Day! 🧀 Uniting craftsmanship and elegance, let's indulge in the finest flavor pairings - just like how cast stone perfectly compliments architectural masterpieces. Celebrate timeless artistry with 🍷

07/24/2023

Check this one out! Such a cool restoration project from our friends at Advanced Architectural Stone!

We are so excited to feature Advanced Architectural Stone this Member Monday! They are a long time member of the Cast Stone Institute, with Tim Michael being a current Director and past president. Their plants are certified by both the Cast Stone Institute (CSI) and the Architectural Precast Association

Project Photo: Fannin County Court House
Location: Bonham, Texas
Producer: Advanced Architectural Stone
Architect: Wesley Clark Dodson & Dudley
Awards: 2022 Cast Stone Institute Excellence Award for Restoration, 2022 Cast Stone Institute Excellence Award for Manufacturing