Plazas & Public Spaces
Running a better hardscaping project
By Emma Peterson. From surface profiles and weather to product compatibility and site logistics, Jeffrey Wells goes over the issues contractors should address before work begins. Installing patios or pathways, whether they're made of concrete, tile or some other hardscaping material, is a deceptively challenging process. From the logistics like leveling the ...
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 ...
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In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Dean Curtis of Ingage to discuss how outdoor contractors can replace outdated paper proposals with a more professional, consistent and engaging sales process.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 ...
Elevating outdoor design with StoneDeks
By Emma Peterson. StoneDeks eliminates the constraints of conventional deck construction, providing the beauty and permanence of stone in elevated outdoor spaces. 19 years ago, Bart Stuchell noticed that people “loved the look and permanence of stone, but traditional deck construction limited what was possible.” This sparked an idea for ...
Robert Bowers - Hardscape North America: Connecting the Industry
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Robert Bowers P. Eng., VP of Engineering – Hardscapes for the Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association (CMHA), to talk about Hardscape North America and why it is such an important event for the hardscape industry. They discuss ...
John Kenney - Contractor Compliance Updates
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney, from Cotney Consulting Group, to break down the legal, safety and compliance changes affecting contractors and outdoor construction projects. From labor laws and licensing requirements to insurance, liability, environmental rules and local zoning restrictions, they ...
Building a stunning high-rise deck
By Mike Bader, Tremco. Learn about waterproofing and building plaza and amenity decks on existing structures. Summer is just around the corner and one of the best ways to enjoy it is outdoors. And for those who live in cities, finding green space can be a challenge. This ...
Hurley Fox - Smarter Finances for Customers
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman talks with Hurley Fox of Fox & Partners about the financial challenges and opportunities contractors face while growing their businesses. Hurley shares common financial mistakes outdoor contractors make, strategies for managing cash flow during busy and slow seasons and ...
Chris A. Loaiza - Strong Starts With ConcreteReady
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Chris A. Loaiza of Sherwin Williams H&C, to talk about the critical role surface preparation plays in outdoor concrete projects. From improving coating performance to saving time on the jobsite, ConcreteReady products are helping contractors work smarter ...
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park
The record-breaking event served as live demonstration of the power of parks. The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Louisville’s Waterfront Park officially was the site of a historical achievement on Saturday, May 16, as power technology company Rehlko set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for fastest mowing of an area the size ...
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