Dulles location is eighth in the United States; seven more planned by year’s end. (May 23)

  Costs will come down for 15 colors, including some newer additions to quartz line. (May 22)

  Presentation on stone use, sustainability, best practices.

  Winning architects will present projects at Verona event in September. (May 22)

  Mont Granite named authorized distributor in eastern Michigan and Ohio.

  All-day session covers wide range of topics.

  Spain leads handily; overall volume jumps by one-third.

  Industry vet will aid with membership, Five Star Contractor program.

  New quartz colors, easy-clean grout, one-piece quartz sinks, stone swatch ID app.

  Winning designer gets six-day trip to Spain, $2,500.