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HNA adds live translation to select education sessions and hardscape demos
Gain access to 16 education sessions, six Hardscape Demos, two Hardscape Workshops and one complimentary industry session featuring Caleb and Brittany Auman – all while saving more than 50% compared to purchasing sessions individually. Hardscape North America (HNA) is piloting a new live translation service this year, giving attendees the opportunity ...
The job was profitable when you sold it — So where did the margin go?
By Cotney Consulting Group. Margin is not protected at closeout. It is protected one decision at a time throughout the project. The estimate looked profitable. The price covered labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit. Then the job closed, the numbers were reviewed and much of the margin was gone. ...
2026 Equip Exposition
Equip is where contractors, dealers, designers, arborists, manufacturers and industry creators come together to test equipment in a 30-acre demo yard, explore nearly 1,100 booths, see every brand in one place and find the tools, ideas and connections that move business forward. What is Equip? The Proving Ground: The ultimate stage for ...
From Paper to Profit: Digital Sales That Close
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Dean Curtis of Ingage to discuss how outdoor contractors can replace outdated paper proposals with a more professional, consistent and engaging sales process. Join them to explore how interactive presentations can help contractors communicate value, improve productivity, strengthen customer confidence and build ...
Experience Hardscape North America
October 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - October 23, 2026 @ 1:00 pm EST Hardscape North America is one of the largest hardscape-focused industry events in North America, bringing together 29,500+ professionals each year alongside 220+ exhibitors and more than 30 education sessions. Co-located with Equip Exposition, it creates a powerful ...
Build skills, connections and business at HNA 2026
By The Coffee Shops®. Hardscape and landscape professionals can explore new products, sharpen their expertise and connect with industry peers. Hardscape and landscape professionals looking to strengthen their businesses can connect, learn and explore industry innovations at Hardscape North America (HNA), held October 21-23, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Co-located ...
Build skills and business strength at HNA 2026
By The Coffee Shops®. Hardscape North America’s three-day schedule includes installer courses, business education and live demonstrations. Mark your calendars! Hardscape North America (HNA) is taking place Tuesday, October 20-23, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Hosted at the Hyatt Regency Louisville Downtown and the Kentucky Exposition Center, HNA gives outdoor construction ...
Build better hardscapes with expert-led technical education at Hardscape North America
Great hardscapes require the right techniques, the right materials and the knowledge to adapt as products, technologies and customer expectations evolve. This October, Hardscape North America (HNA) will bring together industry experts to share practical installation techniques and real-world solutions that contractors can take directly to the jobsite. From fire features ...
Before you dig
By Cotney Consulting Group. Utility locating, trenching and excavation safety. Outdoor contractors break ground every day. Landscapers install drainage and irrigation. Lighting contractors bury cable. Pool and spa crews run plumbing and electrical lines. Hardscape contractors excavate for walls, patios and outdoor structures. Sports-surface crews prepare bases and install underground ...
Equip Exposition Releases Helpful Tips for First Time Show Attendees to Blockbuster Trade Show
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky and is one of the top three largest trade shows in the United States. Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, issues advice for first time attendees to the award-winning event October ...
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