The article examines the U.S. dimension stone industry in 2015. Topics mentioned include the Demand Index of global demand for finished dimension granite or marble, the sales outlook for major stone sectors in 2016 like domestic granite monuments, Indiana limestone, and building sandstone and flagstone; and the Compendium of World Dimension Stone Data of world production statistics of natural stones. Also mentioned are the major types of dimension stone, including granite, marble and limestone.