The fifth annual Northeast Hardscape Expo on March 16 and 17 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford will bring pounding of compactors, scrapping of screed boards and the whirring of cut-off saws to the regional trade event, which attracts thousands of people working within the hard-surface construction and landscaping industries.
“We cannot express how grateful we are for the support of the city of Hartford for allowing us to plan and execute an event of this magnitude completely indoors,” said Larry Nicolai, chairman of the Board of New England Concrete Manufacturers Association (NECMA). “We know that all participants will be amazed at the amount of engaging activities we have lined up for this two-day bonanza.”
Specific classes led by various industry-sector experts will cover a selection of topics, including Quickbooks for contractors.
The popular Hardscape Expos installer competition will offer an exciting ”˜event within an event”™ as 16 teams race against the clock to create a hardscape installation that exhibits the highest safety, quality and craftsmanship standards. The winning team will be awarded $10,000 and represent the Northeast at Hardscape North America”™s “National Installer Competition.”
“The competition tests and recognizes the skill, dedication and passion of hardscape contractors from the New England states as well as New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and always draws a hollering crowd,” said Brian Scanlon, executive director of NECMA.
“Our massive show would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and extensive contributions of our affiliated associations,” said Bob Yoffe of Yoffe Exposition Services, the show”™s producer.
Entry is open to members of the hardscape, landscape and masonry industry only. Registration is $10 in advance, $25 at the door and can be purchased at Northeast Hardscape Expo (showproevent.com).
