Albion Stone plc

Portland Stone isn’t just a building material – it’s a piece of history. Hidden within its layers are fascinating fossils and intricate shell formations, crafted by nature over 140 million years ago. These natural treasures add unique beauty and character that no man-made material can replicate. Plus, Portland Stone is more durable and eco-friendly, with a lower carbon footprint than artificial alternatives #NaturalStone #PortlandStone #Fossils #SustainableArchitecture #EcoFriendlyDesign #BuildingWithHistory https://lnkd.in/eDFT2p3n

Season's Greetings from everyone at Albion Stone . . . #PortlandStone #ChooseNaturalStone

Fantastic video Ella Doney, thank you so much for showcasing our #PortlandStone so amazingly, it was our pleasure to host you at our Portland Site and #Mine. #StoneCarving #ChooseNaturalStone #JordansBasebed

Here’s one of our GMM Stone Machinery CNC machines carefully shaping a Stonehills Whitbed Springer for an exciting project in London. At Albion Stone, we’re proud to operate 14 saws in our factory on Portland, including four GMM CNC machines that deliver exceptional precision and quality. But the artistry doesn’t stop there – every piece is carefully finished by hand by our team of four highly skilled masons, supported by two talented apprentice masons who are proving to be invaluable to Albion Stone’s future. From simple natural stone bricks and ashlar to intricately carved pieces, we can handle it all. And with our 4-axis Breton Fuego, we also produce larger load-bearing stones at competitive prices. Choosing natural stone isn’t just about quality—it’s also the sustainable choice. Portland Stone is a low-carbon material with a long lifespan, making it ideal for environmentally conscious construction projects. #Craftsmanship #PortlandStone #NaturalStone #SustainableBuilding #LowCarbon #Masonry #LondonProjects #MasonryExperts #BretonFuego #GMM #StoneCarving #StonehillsWhitbed #EssentialMinerals

We’re thrilled to celebrate success at the #NaturalStoneAwards2024! Proud winners in the New Build Traditional Stonemasonry category for the Private Chapel in Suffolk, featuring our iconic #PortlandStone. We also starred in the Art in Stone winner and a commended project for outstanding craftsmanship which featured some of our Portland Stone. We had the pleasure of sharing a table with RCK Partners, who have been invaluable collaborators in our research and development efforts. The event became even more memorable with insights from Kevin McCloud, the host of Grand Designs. His enthusiasm for local and sustainable materials strongly aligned with our values, highlighting the significance of environmentally conscious practices in contemporary construction. It was an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of natural stone. https://lnkd.in/eFQDS45F #AlbionStone #SustainableBuilding #TraditionalCraftsmanship #StoneAwards #PortlandStoneProjects #NaturalStone #AwardWinningDesign #GrandDesigns #NatralStoneAwards #AwardWinner #Sustainable

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024 Natural Stone Awards New Build Traditional Stonemasonry category is Private Chapel, Suffolk. The Judges commented that: "The flint work and the stone dressings on the chapel are outstanding. The design of the chapel in a boat shape with a typical East Anglian round tower sits beautifully into the landscape. The form gave huge challenges in the setting out and execution of the work and the complexity was added to by the tower leaning and tapering." The Judges fully appreciate the masons’ setting out skills and their attention to detail in construction. Every coping stone is curved in two planes and each joint to the capping is of a different angle. The judges could not observe any distortion from the desired shape.  Client: Private Owner Architect: Matthew Seaborn with The Whitworth Partnership and Donald Insall Associates. Main & Principal Stone Contractor: Brown and Ralph Ltd Stone Used: Park Lane Bath Stone (Blockstone Limited) Other Stone Specialist: THE FLINTMAN COMPANY LIMITED Stones Used: Norfolk Flint (THE FLINTMAN COMPANY LIMITED), Purbeck Stone (HAYSOM (PURBECK STONE) LTD.), Portland Stone (Albion Stone plc) and Clipsham Stone (GOLDHOLME STONE LIMITED) #NaturalStoneAwards #ChooseNaturalStone #Architecture #BritishStone

Our Pellegrini Meccanica S.p.A. Pentawire in action, slabbing our Heritage Portland Stone blocks for the production of Heritage Portland Stone Bricks and Brick Slips. This natural, low-carbon alternative to clay bricks is becoming a go-to choice for eco-conscious builders focused on reducing embodied carbon in their projects. Sustainability meets timeless beauty! #HeritagePortlandStone #PortlandStone #SustainableBuilding #LowCarbon #Pellegrini #EmbodiedCarbon #Sustainability

Harnessing the Sun, Conserving Water! In our commitment to renewable energy and resource conservation, we have made some improvements to our factory over the last 30 years including installing solar panels and smart water use by recycling water from our Factory on site. #sustainablefuture #lowcarbonoption #ChooseNaturalStone

Choosing local materials matters more than you think! At Albion Stone, we’ve crunched the numbers on transport emissions, and the results are eye-opening. We have calculated and compared the total CO₂ emissions generated by transporting stone from Portland to central London versus central Portugal to central London. By choosing local materials, you’re making a meaningful contribution to tackling the climate crisis. Albion Stone has already reduced its embodied carbon per tonne of stone from 140 kgCO₂ in 2017 to just 44.7 kgCO₂ in 2024. Combine that with the carbon savings from local transport, and the environmental benefits are undeniable. Let’s work together to reduce the carbon footprint of construction. Choose local. Choose sustainable. #SustainableConstruction #PortlandStone #EmbodiedCarbon #CarbonFootprint #AlbionStone #BuildGreen #SustainableMaterials #LocalMaterials #EcoBuilding #GreenConstruction #ClimateAction #SustainableDesign #LowCarbonConstruction #NetZeroBuilding #ThinkLocal #Transport #EPD #Sustainability #EssentialMinerals https://lnkd.in/epFwsP2D

Fantastic to be shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024 . . . #Brickfromastone #SustainableArchitecture