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Kentucky Expo Center Concurrent Sessions 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hardscape North America Bidding and Estimating for Commercial Hardscape Projects Andrew Vear, Southwest Specialties of Reno As the commercial construction industry moves toward completely digital plans and specifications, hardscape contractors have to find and learn how to use the tools that will allow them to access these markets. This session will look at the process and tools, such as estimating software, used to create an estimate. The process begins at the local plan room Web site, where plans and specifications for hardscape projects are posted. Once a project is identified, an “on-screen takeoff” can be performed and the resulting estimates and quantities can be determined. Your Ticket to Success: Partnering With Suppliers Lisa Lackovic, Marketing Manager, Watkins Concrete Block Co., Inc. Contractors and distributors, learn how to develop partnerships to grow your business. Proven marketing approaches, such as contractor referral programs, designer showrooms, hardscape contractor seminars, hardscape advisory councils, hardscape newsletters, quarry/plant tours, and home show support, will be reviewed. This entertaining presentation will be filled with videos and personal stories that illustrate success. Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: A Stormwater Management Solution Kevin Earley, Director of Commercial Sales, Nicolock Paving Stones Permeable pavement systems can store and infiltrate stormwater directly through the pavement, eliminating runoff and its associated impacts. This presentation reviews the basic design and construction of permeable interlocking concrete pavement, along with case studies. Performance issues related to joint maintenance, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, winter plowing, freeze-thaw, and concrete durability are reviewed. Regulatory incentives for low impact development (LID) paving solutions and potential Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED®)® credits are also identified. Increasing Profits Through Paver Enhancement and Maintenance Rich Colletti, President, Seal’n Lock System Corp., and Mike Riehm, President, Envirobond Products Corp. Learn how to increase your profits through existing and previous customers by offering paver sealing, joint stabilization products, and maintenance services. Paver sealing and joint stabilization products provide your customers with an enhanced, rejuvenated, and superior paver system. The benefit to you? Diversifying your business and increasing your bottom line. Professional Grounds Management Society Stormwater Protection & Greener Landscapes Sarah Lynn Cunningham A discussion on how to protect stormwater systems from runoff and to incorporate sustainable practices into landscape design. Lessons Learned From Analyzing Fatal Injuries in the Landscape and Horticulture Field Sam Steel Discussion of data compiled and lessons to be learned from fatal industrial incidents in the green industry. Current Sessions 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hardscape North America – Outdoor Demonstration Demonstration: Basic Paver Installation Pat McCrindle, MLPS, Inc. Proper paver installation is key to satisfying your customers and growing your business. Attend the paver installation demonstration, featuring ICPI’s top concrete paver installer certification instructors who will provide tips to improve your installation techniques and help you to be more efficient. Industry experts will share their knowledge on edge restraints, bedding and joint sand installation, maintaining straight lines, marking, cutting, and laying pavers. Professional Grounds Management Society Global Water Issues Kelly Kopp Discussion of issues related to water use with regard to current and proposed regulatory issues and the effects that these regulations may have on the green industry. Using Standardized Risk Analysis Matrix to Reduce Risk in the Landscape Industry Sam Steel Discussion of data involving industrial incidents in the green industry and how the manager can use the data to reduce risk to their employees 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hardscape North America – Outdoor Demonstration Outdoor Living Enhancements Joe Raboine, President, Harmony Outdoor Living, and Mike Haumersen, VP of Sales, Harmony Outdoor Living This demonstration will show you how simple it is to create outdoor living spaces. During the demonstration the presenter will install a complete modular fireplace. The presenter will also discuss current trends in creating outdoor living spaces using modular elements, and will demonstrate methods used to help customers visualize their projects. Concurrent Sessions 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hardscape North America Creative Use of Pavers and Retaining Walls in Landscape Design Tim Oberg, Southview Design Learn how the creative use of pavers and segmental retaining wall systems can become a contractor’s best sales strategy. Tim Oberg, a landscape designer with more than 20 years of experience in sales, and design and installation, will showcase examples of how hardscape products can solve landscaping problems, create unique plans for homeowners, and showcase the craftsmanship of the contractor and create profitable bids. Sustainable Hardscapes: Going Green and Making Green Kevin Earley, Nicolock Paving Stones This presentation reviews the LEED® version 3.0 basics, including: minimum project requirements, credit categories and levels, and potential LEED credits related to unit concrete products. Hardscaping issues related to surface coverage, erosion control, stormwater, water harvesting, and color (heat island) are presented, along with material resource topics related to concrete reuse, recycled content, and local manufacturing. The presentation will conclude with a review of market trends and a few of the government incentive programs related to hardscaping, and with information about the USGBC’s professional accreditation program, including the steps needed to earn your LEED Green Associate credential. The ABCs of ACBs: Erosion Control Using Articulated Concrete Blocks Doug Buch, Submar This presentation will focus on the history of the sediment and erosion control industry in North America and how to utilize articulated concrete blocks to construct revetments, boat launches, and shorelines. This information is a valuable addition to the toolbox of any hardscape installer. Geosynthetics — Their Use and Application in Hardscapes Janice Reid, Strata Systems This session will cover geosynthetic types, polymers, functions, and common terms used in hardscape construction applications. It will include a discussion of segmental retaining walls, interlocking concrete pavers, and articulating concrete blocks, and will illustrate installation practices and pitfalls to avoid in the field. Emphasis will be placed on geogrids and geotextiles (selecting the right product for the right application). The session will also include an introduction to geomembranes and geocells. Professional Grounds Management Society Smart Irrigation Control Benefits Water Quality Dave Shaw A discussion of how the correct use of smart irrigation technology can reduce water waste and how the reduction in water usage can positively affect natural water systems. Tree Hazard Assessment Jenny Gulick A discussion on how to recognize the various types of dangerous trees in the landscape. Hardscape North America 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hardscape North America – Outdoor Demonstration Permeable Pavement Construction Pat McCrindle, MLPS, Inc. This presentation will demonstrate how to correctly install a permeable interlocking concrete pavement and will show the differences between this type of pavement and typical interlocking concrete pavement. Learn more about the important differences in sub-base, base, bedding, layout, and installation. Concurrent Sessions 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Professional Grounds Management Society Dealing With Difficult Employees Bruce Kemelgor A discussion on how to deal with challenging employees in the workplace, including specific practices to deal with negative behaviors. Top 10 Insect Pests and Their Control Dan Potter A discussion on the top 10 insect pest affecting ornamentals in the green industry and strategies on how to reduce their negative impact. 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hardscape North America – Outdoor Demonstration Demonstration: Raised Patio Construction Pat McCrindle, MLPS, Inc. When installing a raised patio, special consideration needs to be given to overall design, wall construction, drainage, and paver installation. This demonstration will show you how to install a raised patio, and will cover pre-existing conditions, waterproofing, railing and step considerations, wall construction, geogrid, fill materials, and drainage. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hardscape North America – Outdoor Demonstration Cleaning and Sealing Concrete Pavers: The Science Behind the Chemistry Phil Graves, Regional Sales Manager, Techni-Seal, Inc. This demonstration will introduce the science that goes into cleaners and sealers used on interlocking concrete pavers. You will see the revenue potential that maintenance of interlocking concrete pavements can bring to your company. Issues like cleaning efflorescence, film forming, color enhancing, slip resistance and VOC restrictions will be addressed. Additionally, the equipment used to apply these products, like squeegees, rollers and sprayers, will be demonstrated. Concurrent Sessions 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Professional Grounds Management Society How Managers Become Leaders Bill Hoopes A discussion on the difference between managers and leaders and how a manager can become a leader of employees in the green industry. Cutting-Edge Insect Control for Turf Care Professionals Dan Potter A discussion on the major insect pests affecting turf in the green industry and strategies on how to reduce their negative impact. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hardscape North America – Outdoor Demonstration Masonry Veneer Installation Jeff Platz, General Manager, Orlando, Tejas Stone; and Dan Sapp, Tejas Stone Stone veneer concrete masonry walls are becoming an eye-catching feature in hardscape projects. This demonstration will be highly educational, and will include an opportunity for some hands-on practice. During the demonstration, the presenters will install masonry veneer material over different substrates, such as masonry block and wood frame construction, and highlight the key points of the Masonry Veneer Manufactures Association’s (MVMA) Installation Guideline. Concurrent Clinics 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hardscape North America Hardscaping 101 Ross Yantzi, President, Ross Yantzi’s Pavestone Plus, Ltd.; David Pitre, Hardscapes USA/Engineering Products Group; and Robert Bowers, P. Eng., Director of Engineering, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Join a panel of experts to learn about basic interlocking concrete pavement and segmental retaining wall installation, and get your questions answered. If you’re new to the business, or if you have some experience and want to gain more insight, this interactive session is for you. Designing, Planning, and Estimating Hardscapes for Profit Bill Gardocki, Owner, Interstate Landscape Co., Inc. What happens after a contractor meets with a homeowner to bid a paver or retaining wall project? Join Bill Gardocki, a 30-year hardscapes veteran, to learn how to assess the site and develop a site plan, know when to call an engineer, and estimate product, labor, and materials. Learn how to put together a plan that is not only accurate, but also satisfies the customer and brings profit to the contractor. BIA — Clay Paver Installation Fred Adams, President, Fred Adams Paving Co., Inc. This session will provide attendees with an overview of the major distinctions a paving contractor should be aware of when installing clay pavers. The discussion will address installation of extruded, dry-pressed, and hand molded clay pavers, including a discussion on square-edged and chamfered, and lugged and non-lugged units. The nuances involved with constructing flexible interlocking pavements with clay pavers over sand and bituminous setting beds will be emphasized. Rigid pavements with clay pavers installed over mortar setting beds will also be covered. This session is intended to highlight the major differences between installing clay pavers and concrete pavers from a contractor’s perspective. Raised Patios: Design and Installation Using Pavers and Segmental Retaining Wall Systems Rich Lahren, Landscape Sales & Design Raised patios are a popular landscape feature and a perfect application to showcase the flexibility and beauty of concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall systems. Rich Lahren, a professional designer and installer, will share creative design ideas as well as best practices and techniques for installation, including soil and fill stabilization, drainage, water proofing, and basic paver and retaining wall installation tips. Specialty Tools for Hardscape Installation — Indoor Demonstration Pat McCrindle, MLPS, Inc. What’s in your toolbox? Expand your knowledge of specialty tools used in hardscape installation. It will improve your production and your bottom line. Professional Grounds Management Society Root Zone Water Management Brian Lennon Discussion on a strategy to monitor root zone water content and how an integrated approach can be utilized using equipment that can reduce water waste and enhance aesthetics through appropriate water usage Irrigation Auditing Dave Shaw Discussion on how to conduct an irrigation audit and how you can fine-tune your irrigation systems from the audit data. |
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