Submissions open for 2019 HNA Awards
The HNA Awards, open for submissions now, recognize residential and commercial hardscape projects in the U.S. and Canada. read more
Segmental concrete pavement products sales continue to rise, ICPI report finds
For the seventh consecutive year, combined sales of segmental concrete pavement products in the U.S. and Canada have increased, according to the 2018 Industry Sales Profile released by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). The 2017 projected total of 750 million square feet is a post-recession high, representing a 2.5 percent increase from the 721 million square feet in 2016... read more
ICPI survey reports workforce shortage, strong sales among concrete paver contractors
Gross sales for concrete paver contractors in the U.S. and Canada increased by 7.7 percent during 2017, while four of every five contractors reported difficulty in recruiting and hiring quality employees, according to a new survey released by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). The 2018 ICPI Contractor Industry Report identified business trends from 171 segmental concrete pavement contractors in... read more
NHA Awards now accepting entries
Hardscape North America (HNA) is now accepting entries for the 9th annual HNA Awards. The HNA Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects of all sizes. The residential and commercial applications use a variety of products, including concrete pavers, clay pavers and segmental retaining walls. The early-bird entry fee is $100 for members (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, Brick Industry Association or National Concrete Masonry Association)... read more
Techo-Bloc schedules 2015 Contractor Showcase events
Techo-Bloc is hitting the road again for its 2015 Contractor Showcase. The 38 free hardscape events kick off Jan. 6 in Frederick, Md. “Building on the last nine years of presentations, we evolved the concept into our most engaging theme to date,” said Alec Veilleux, VP of marketing for Techo-Bloc. “This year we will look at harnessing the forces of... read more
Workshops, HNA demos unveiled for 2014 GIE+EXPO
Workshops and related events have been solidified for the 2014 GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America (HNA), scheduled for October 23-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. The GIE+EXPO workshops are samples of more extensive education curricula offered at the show by its sponsors: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).... read more
