Stepping Stones to Success: 2005 Hardscape Expo

Hardscape contractors and suppliers will descend on Las Vegas next month for the 2005 Hardscape Expo to be held Nov. 14 to 16 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. One thing attendees can bet on – without even gambling – is that they’ll have access to great educational sessions throughout the event.

Hardscape Expo recently released their seminar schedule, which includes the following sessions:

Monday, Nov. 14

• NCMA Certification – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Five Basic Building Blocks for a Successful Company (two-part class) 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

• Retaining Wall Installation & Design – 7:30 to 9 a.m.
• Recruiting and Employing a Legal Migrant Workforce – 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Managing Work Crews – 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Polymeric Sand - The best solution in Joint Stabilization – 9:30 to 11 a.m.
• Integrate Steps, Columns and Free Standing Walls Into Hardscape Solutions – 9:30 to 11 a.m.
• Landscape Lighting Effects – 9:30 to 11 a.m.
• Clean and Seal, the Next Revenue Opportunity – 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Integegrate Steps, Columns and Free Standing Walls Into Hardscape Solutions – 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• People Management – 2 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

• Retaining Wall Installation & Design – 7:30 to 9 a.m.
• P.R.O.F.I.T. - Components Your Company Needed For Success – 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Clean and Seal, the Next Revenue Opportunity – 9:30 to 11 a.m.
• Maximize Profitability Using Creative Design Solutions – 9:30 to 11 a.m.
• Landscape Lighting Effects – 9:30 to 11 a.m.
• Polymeric Sand - The best solution in Joint Stabilization – 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Maximize Profitability Using Creative Design Solutions – 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Estimating & Bidding – 2 to 5 p.m.

To register for any of these seminars, as well as for the trade show, click here for a registration form. Advance registrations must be received by Nov. 4 and discounted hotel rates at the Riviera are available through Oct. 24. Attendees must mention the Hardscape Expo in order to get the discounted rate. Completed registration forms can be faxed to 847/382-0436 or mailed to:

Hardscape Expo
P.O. Box 326
Barrington, IL 60010

Visit www.hardscapeexpo.com or call 847/277-0244 for more information.