Archives: Speakers
Neil Davidson
15th Oct – Stone Theatre / 11am-11:45am Natural History Museum: Unpacking the UK’s Geological Landscape The project architect, soft landscaping lead and stone suppliers are being brought together for a discussion about perhaps one of the most ambitious landscape projects in London in recent years.
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15 Oct – Stone Theatre / 2pm – 2:45pm The Changing Face of Quarrying This presentation will look at how modern technologies and efficiencies have enabled the UK quarrying operation to deliver some of the lowest carbon products available globally. It will ‘myth bust’ some of the preconceptions that people might have about the practice of quarrying and UK quarrying.
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16 Oct – Stone Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Stone Transforming Communities This session will explore the award-winning Elephant Springs project in Elephant & Castle and explore how the use of stone has transformed this city-centre public space. BIO Neil Matthew is a Senior Associate at Gillespies and an accomplished designer with strong expertise in urban regeneration. He has led transformative projects of diverse scales across the UK, North America, and China, bringing innovative solutions to complex urban sites. Neil excels in designing sustainable and visually compelling public spaces that cultivate meaningful connections and create vibrant, functional and memorable environments…
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16 Oct – Stone Theatre / 10am – 10:45am Using BS 7533 to Deliver Sustainable Stone Landscapes BS 7533-101:2021 provides guidance on the competent structural design of natural stone pavements from patio to public realm. This session illustrates how the standard was written also to promote sustainability and how it can be used to deliver sustainable stone landscapes. 16 Oct – Stone Theatre / 2pm – 2:45pm SuDS and Stone: An Introduction SteinTec’s Steven Burton will unpack SuDS and natural stone with some practical tips for designers. BIO Steven Burton is a Civil Engineer heading the Design, Specification and R&D…
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16 Oct – Stone Theatre / 10am – 10:45am Using BS 7533 to Deliver Sustainable Stone Landscapes BS 7533-101:2021 provides guidance on the competent structural design of natural stone pavements from patio to public realm. This session illustrates how the standard was written also to promote sustainability and how it can be used to deliver sustainable stone landscapes. BIO Giles Heap is the Managing Director of CED Stone Group, a leading supplier of natural stone and hard landscaping products in the UK. With three decades of experience in the industry, Giles has played a pivotal role in the growth and innovation…
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15 Oct – Stone Theatre / 2pm – 2:45pm The Changing Face of Quarrying This presentation will look at how modern technologies and efficiencies have enabled the UK quarrying operation to deliver some of the lowest carbon products available globally. It will ‘myth bust’ some of the preconceptions that people might have about the practice of quarrying and UK quarrying. BIO Born in Swanage, Dorset 1967, Marcus is the second son of a Purbeck Limestone Quarrier, with the family link to quarrying from County Durham through to Purbeck stretching back five generations. Marcus came to the Scottish Borders where his parents…
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15 Oct – Stone Theatre / 2pm – 2:45pm The Changing Face of Quarrying This presentation will look at how modern technologies and efficiencies have enabled the UK quarrying operation to deliver some of the lowest carbon products available globally. It will ‘myth bust’ some of the preconceptions that people might have about the practice of quarrying and UK quarrying. BIO Michael has been working at Albion Stone since 1983. Michael took over the role of MD from his father in 1991. He has overseen a major change in the company from a quarrying business with works in London to now…
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15 Oct – Stone Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Natural History Museum: Unpacking the UK’s Geological Landscape The project architect, soft landscaping lead and stone suppliers are being brought together for a discussion about perhaps one of the most ambitious landscape projects in London in recent years. BIO Paul Kenrick is a research scientist at The Natural History Museum, London. Paul is an expert on plant evolution, the co-evolution of plants and fungi, and microbial diversity in early soil ecosystems. His passion for plants was awakened as an undergraduate in University College Cardiff, Wales. Later, he became inspired by the mission…
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15 Oct – Stone Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Natural History Museum: Unpacking the UK’s Geological Landscape The project architect, soft landscaping lead and stone suppliers are being brought together for a discussion about perhaps one of the most ambitious landscape projects in London in recent years. 15 Oct – Stone Theatre / 3pm – 3:45pm Know your stone: An introduction to ethically sourced natural stone Matt Robb will look at how asking the right questions and engaging with schemes like the Ethical Stone Register can ensure that all stones used are ethically and responsibly sourced. BIO Matt Robb is the…
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15 Oct – Public Spaces Theatre / 3pm – 3:45pm Making SuDS Mandatory: The need for nature-based solutions Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are set to become mandatory for new developments in England, making it a requirement for them to be considered for managing surface water and rainwater. What does this mean for those designing these schemes, and could it be a big opportunity for the sector? Hear from our panellists on why incorporating SuDS is more important now than ever – providing nature is at the heart of our approach. BIO Terry Smithson is the Head of Nature Based Solutions at…
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