Brett Rugo, founder of Rugo Stone which constructed a helipad on the South Lawn, speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Trump is hosting a Columbus Day celebration. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI

US President Donald Trump speaks next to Brett Rugo, founder of the company Rugo Stone, which built a helipad at the White House, during a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee

St. Thomas More Cathedral celebrated its 50th anniversary with a major renovation that transformed its stature into one more fitting as the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia.

In 2024, Rugo Stone, in partnership with Franck & Lohsen Architects, undertook a project at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. which saw the renovation of the church's sanctuary with new Italian marble appointments, and further work involving cleaning and restoration of existing appointments.

The mosaic for the floor of our new baptismal font has been completed! Our design team at McCrery Architects in Washington, D.C. selected the ancient christian symbol of the Chi Rho for the mosaic. The mosaic was brought to life by Matteo Randi, a renowned mosaicist with who works with Rugo Stone in Virginia.

Eleven projects were honored with the Pinnacle Awards of Excellence 2025. This internationally renowned prize recognizes exceptional creativity, beauty, originality, and craftsmanship in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential applications.

Go behind the scenes of the Trinity Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception—America’s largest church. This full documentary captures Rugo Stone’s award-winning engineering and mosaic craftsmanship on one of the most complex, historic, and sacred projects in U.S. construction history.

In this Elevate the Industry interview, Brett Rugo shares how he rose from laborer to founder of one of the region’s top stone firms. His story highlights the power of passion, mentorship, and craftsmanship in building a lasting legacy.

Rugo Stone’s expert marble craftsmanship helped bring the sacred vision of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to life—where classical beauty meets enduring faith in the American South.

Discover how Rugo Stone’s craftsmanship and technical expertise helped relocate “Marabar”—a monumental granite installation—across Washington, DC. Renamed “Sudama,” this iconic work by artist Elyn Zimmerman found new life at American University, thanks to the meticulous planning, stone restoration, and logistical excellence led by the Rugo Stone team.