About Us
Professional Courses & Workforce Development
Regalia of Freedom Academy operates a structured professional training program designed to elevate technical standards, safety practices, and preservation expertise within the ornamental stone industry. The Academy provides mandatory internal training for all employees, offers public professional education courses, supports workforce qualification and specialization, and aligns closely with industry standards and occupational safety principles. These programs serve architects, engineers, preservation professionals, and stone fabrication personnel seeking advanced technical competence and regulatory compliance.
Academy Mission & Public Interest
Professional Education
The Academy delivers specialized courses addressing technical gaps in ornamental stone practice. Programs integrate engineering principles, preservation science, safety compliance, and field methodology to support workforce development and professional advancement across the industry.
Regulatory Alignment
Training curricula address OSHA requirements, NIOSH guidelines, architectural specifications, and preservation standards. Structured education contributes to safer workplaces, reduced operational risk, enhanced construction quality, and protection of built heritage in the public interest.
Mandatory Core Programs
The following two courses are required for every individual working within Regalia of Freedom Ornamental Stone Atelier LLC, regardless of role or position. These programs establish baseline competencies in workplace safety and professional conduct.
Workplace Safety & Stone Fabrication Compliance
Mandatory occupational safety and compliance program covering engineering controls, crystalline silica exposure prevention, wet cutting processes, ventilation systems, personal protective equipment usage, safe material handling procedures, and regulatory compliance applicable to stone fabrication and installation environments. Completion required prior to fieldwork assignment.
Professional Standards, Ethics & Technical Procedures
Foundational program establishing professional conduct expectations, ethical standards, internal technical procedures, field responsibility protocols, client communication guidelines, and quality expectations for all personnel. Ensures consistency in service delivery, technical accountability, and adherence to company standards across operations.
Advanced Technical & Professional Programs
The following courses are available to internal employees and external professionals seeking specialized training in historic preservation, technical surveying, quality control, and architectural documentation for ornamental stonework.
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Advanced Conservation of Historic Stone Masonry
Advanced training focused on historic stone masonry conservation principles, emphasizing minimal intervention philosophies, structural stabilization techniques, material compatibility assessment, detailed documentation protocols, and long-term preservation strategies for historic structures. Designed for preservation professionals and architects.
2
Conservation and Restoration of Stone
Technical training addressing stone deterioration mechanisms, cleaning methodologies, consolidation techniques, compatible repair material selection, and maintenance planning for stone architectural elements. Covers chemical, physical, and biological degradation factors affecting natural stone in service.
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Applied Measurement & Field Surveying
Practical training in field measurement techniques, technical surveying methodologies, tolerance management, accurate project interpretation, and preparation of fabrication and installation data. Emphasizes precision, verification protocols, and coordination between design documentation and field conditions.
4
Stone Quality Control & Technical Specification
Training focused on quality control procedures, inspection protocols, material specifications, acceptable fabrication and installation tolerances, and compliance with architectural and engineering standards. Includes interpretation of technical specifications, testing methodologies, and documentation requirements.
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Workplace Safety & Stone Fabrication Compliance Program
Comprehensive safety training addressing crystalline silica exposure, equipment operation, personal protective equipment protocols, and OSHA compliance requirements. Required for all employees.
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Architectural Drafting & Digital Modeling
Advanced training in architectural drafting principles, three-dimensional modeling software, shop drawing production standards, Building Information Modeling coordination, and interpretation of technical specifications for stone fabrication and installation. Supports digital workflow integration and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Professional Standards, Ethics & Technical Procedures in Stone Fabrication and Installation
Comprehensive examination of industry ethics, professional conduct standards, technical best practices, and quality assurance protocols. Covers contractual obligations, client relations, and continuous professional development.
Industry Impact & Public Benefit
Structured professional education contributes directly to safer workplaces, higher construction quality, reduced operational risk, and the long-term preservation of built heritage. By establishing technical competencies and regulatory compliance across the workforce, these programs serve both industry advancement and public interest. Training outcomes include improved occupational health, enhanced material stewardship, protection of historic resources, and professionalization of the ornamental stone trades.
Workforce Development
Programs support career advancement, specialized qualification, and technical competence for professionals at all experience levels.
Safety Compliance
Training ensures adherence to OSHA standards, NIOSH guidelines, and industry best practices in hazard mitigation.
Heritage Preservation
Conservation curricula protect historic structures and architectural elements for future generations through sound technical practice.