Communication Best Practices During Stone Production

Clear communication is essential when coordinating marble, travertine, limestone, granite and onyx production for international projects. As a supplier and exporter based in Turkey, Atlas Natural Stones ensures that every step—from block selection to packing—is communicated accurately and transparently.

This article outlines the communication standards we maintain with architects, contractors, distributors and project managers worldwide.

1. Early Alignment on Material Expectations

Before production begins, we clarify expectations regarding color range, veining style, finish type, thickness and allowable natural variations. This is especially important for marbles like Marmara Equator or Burdur Beige, which have multiple grades and tones.

Start with a general resource: Introduction to Turkish Natural Stones.

2. Transparent Production Scheduling

Clients receive realistic timelines based on quarry extraction speed, slab production schedules and factory workload. We also proactively communicate potential delays due to:

• Weather conditions at the quarry
• High-volume seasons for factories
• Natural stone inspection periods

Related reading: Project Timelines for International Stone Supply

3. Frequent Photo & Video Updates

During production, we provide detailed photos and videos of:

• Block selection
• Slab polishing stages
• Cut-to-size pieces
• Dry layouts for bookmatched materials

See more about documentation: Photo & Video Reporting from Turkish Stone Factories

4. Clear Approval & Acceptance Workflow

Approval stages prevent costly misunderstandings. These may include:

• Sample approval using reference panels and mock-ups
• Slab approval before cutting
• Dry layout approval for feature pieces (bookmatched marble panels)

5. Weekly Progress Summaries

We provide concise, structured reports summarizing completed work, upcoming steps and pending approvals.

6. Accurate Packing & Measurement Documentation

Before loading, clients receive the full set of documents:

• Packing list (slabs/tiles)
• Crate markings
• Corresponding photos
• Dimensional checks

Learn more: How to Read a Packing List

7. Proactive Communication During Loading & Shipping

When slabs, tiles and cut-to-size items are loaded, we provide:

• High-quality loading photos from multiple angles
• Seal number confirmation
• Final crate count verification

Related article: Container Loading Methods for Slabs & Tiles

Conclusion

Effective communication is essential to ensure the success of any natural stone package, whether it's marble flooring, travertine pool decks, limestone façades or onyx feature walls. Atlas Natural Stones prioritizes transparency, documentation and proactive reporting at every stage of the production process.