Prior to the ban on engineered stone – and now after the ban – crystalline silica exposure is still one of the most pressing occupational health issues facing the stone fabrication industry. In this context, architects and specifiers are under growing pressure to understand the materials they put in front of clients.

In this session of CPD Live, we look to provide them with this understanding. We unpack the shift toward zero-silica mineral stone, explaining what it is, how it performs against traditional engineered stone, and why it matters for compliance, workplace safety, and long-term project value.

Outlining zero-crystalline-silica formulation, our speakers explain how the material is engineered using up to 90% recycled content without compromising on durability or design flexibility.

They also address practical specification considerations associated with the material, including fabrication and workability for stonemasons, environmental compliance under EPD standards, and the certifications architects should be looking for when assessing surface materials for residential and commercial projects.

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

Identify the types of surface materials that have been made illegal in Australia
Identify the various alternatives to these now-illegal engineered stone products
Explain the considerations involved in evaluating the safety, sustainability and performance of surface materials
Outline the attraction and benefits of zero-silica mineral stone, when specified as a surface material

AACA NSCA Competency Standards related to this session:

PC 12 – PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
PC 24 – PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC 31 – PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC 45 – DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION 

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