With architectural materials, the balance between innovation, durability, aesthetics and standards is delicate. For over four decades, one institution has played a central role in guiding this balance in the realm of glass fibre–reinforced concrete and related composites: the International Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete Association (GRCA).

the use of natural stone in mainstream construction has become increasingly rare. The shift hasn’t happened overnight, nor is it down to one single reason. Rather, it’s the result of economic pressures, shifting industry priorities, environmental regulations, and the rise of more efficient alternatives.