Hardscape North America Management Outlines 2008 Program

The 2008 Hardscape North America, Feb. 27-March 1 in Nashville, will feature presentations from industry leaders; Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

The 2008 Hardscape North America, Feb. 27-March 1 in Nashville, will feature presentations from industry leaders; Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and National Concrete Masonry Association certification programs; hands-on training courses; contractor business and skill classroom seminars; plus, The Hardscape Show trade exhibit.

Speakers George Hedley, Monroe Porter and Charles Vanderkooi will return to Hardscape NA to provide insight on construction and business success. Owner of a commercial construction and development company, Headley will present seminars themed Project Field ÎMust DoÌ Systems!, Can You Sell More Than the Low Price?, and How to Build a Construction Company that Always Makes a Profit. As president of PROOF Management Consultants, Porter will share knowledge and problem-solving skills in seminars themed Growing and Developing Supervisors, How to Survive and Prosper as a Hardscape Contractor, and, Improving Profits by Knowing the Numbers. A management consultant with deep estimating/bidding background, Vanderkooi will present Estimating Strategies and Balancing Estimating, Job Costing and Accounting seminars in addition to serving as the Contractor Networking Breakfast featured speaker.

The 2008 show will include a larger trade show floor, indoor exhibitor demonstrations, plus additional outdoor demonstrations. To support Hardscape NA and industry growth, show management has established several sponsorship levels. Additional information on sponsorship and certification opportunities, as well as companion activities can be obtained by visiting www.HardscapeNA.com