GoldGlo Landscapes won the combination of hardscape products residential less than 4,000 square feet category.Photo: ICPI
During the Hardscape North America (HNA) tradeshow, the top hardscape projects in the United States and Canada were recognized.
The HNA Awards include projects such as outdoor kitchens, patios, driveways, commercial plazas, residential walkways and more. Projects built between Nov. 1, 2014, and June 30, 2018, were eligible for the competition.
Also for the first time, vintage projects installed before 2008 were eligible for HNA Awards. A record number of entries, 155, were received this year. There were winners in 18 categories and 18 honorable mentions as well.
“It’s great to see that so many contractors are building really terrific hardscape projects,” says Kendall Anderegg, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) chair. “Every year, the judging for this competition becomes more difficult. The winning projects showcase the industry’s best-of-the-best in hardscape design and construction. As an industry, we cannot be prouder of the contractors who are driving our industry forward with these creative, well-finished projects.”
Below is the list of the different category winners and honorable mentions. Click here to see pictures of the winning projects.
Concrete Paver – Commercial Less than 15,000 square feet |
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16th Street Connector Park and Pump Station Location: Virginia Beach, VA Contractor: Paver Designs LLC, Omaha, NE Manufacturers: Techniseal & Eagle Bay Hardscapes |
Honorable Mention
The Sevens – Camden Apartments Location: Orlando, FL Contractor: UCC Group, Inc., Orlando, FL Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: David Hoppes, Dix-Hite + Partners |
Concrete Paver – Commercial More than 15,000 square feet |
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Southlands Mall Location: Aurora, CO Contractor: Continental Hardscape Systems LLC, Thornton, CO Manufacturer: Keystone Hardscapes Designer: Chris Sutterfield, Studio Insite |
Honorable Mention
Levy Park Location: Houston, TX Contractor: B&D Contractors Inc., Houston, TX Manufacturer: Keystone Hardscapes Designer: OJB Landscape Architects |
Concrete Paver – Residential Less than 3,000 square feet |
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Old Town Oasis Location: Fort Collins, CO Contractor: Lindgren Landscape, Fort Collins, CO Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Tim Lindgren, Lindgren Landscape |
Honorable Mention
Aviator Court Location: De Pere, WI Contractor: The Sharper Image Landscaping, De Pere, WI Manufacturer: County Materials Corporation Designer: Paul Bowker |
Concrete Paver – Residential More than 3,000 square feet |
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Tumbled Venetian – Truckee Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Contractor: LR Landscaping, Auburn, CA Manufacturer: Keystone Hardscapes Designer: Tanna Johns |
Honorable Mention
Atkinson Barn Location: Dry Fork, VA Contractor: Heath Landscaping, Chatham, VA Manufacturer: Eagle Bay
Honorable Mention Driveway, Entryway and Airplane Pool Deck Location: San Dimas, CA Contractor: Go Pavers, Studio City, CA Manufacturer: Orco Designer:Aaron Barnes |
Concrete Paver – Permeable Residential/Commercial |
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Community First Location: Neenah, WI Contractor:Aqua-Paving, Yorkville, IL Manufacturer: County Materials Corporation Designer: Ryan Bakke |
Honorable Mention
Greeney Residence Location: Portland, OR Contractor: Sequoia Stonescapes, Independence, OR Manufacturer: Keystone Hardscapes Designer: Drake’s 7 Dees Landscaping |
Combination of Hardscape Products – Residential Less than 4,000 square feet |
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Woodside Outdoor Living Location: Pine Grove, PA Contractor: GoldGlo Landscapes, Millersburg, PA Manufacturer: Unilock Designer: GoldGlo Landscapes |
Honorable Mention
Stefanski Outdoor Living Location: Lebanon, PA Contractor: Hosler’s Homescapes, LLC, Lititz, PA Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc Designers: Matthew Kadwill and Dennis Hosler |
Combination of Hardscape Products – Residential More than 4,000 square feet |
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Salema Residence Location: Wilbraham, MA Contractor: Bahler Brothers, South Windsor, CT Manufacturer: Unilock |
Honorable Mention
Federal Style In PA Location: Hummelstown, PA Contractor: GoldGlo Landscapes, Millersburg, PA Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc Designer: GoldGlo Landscapes |
Combination of Hardscape Products – Commercial |
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Vanderwende’s Event Venue Location: Seaford, DE Contractor: C Vargas Construction, LLC, Seaford, DE Manufacturers: Belgard and Techo-Bloc Designer: C Vargas Construction, LLC |
Honorable Mention
CareOne Courtyard Location: Atlantic Highlands, NJ Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries, Wayne, NJ Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc Designer: Joe Monello, Monello Landscape Industries |
Segmental Retaining Walls – Residential |
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Miller Project Location: Douglasville, GA Contractor: McPlants, Douglasville, GA Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Craig McManus, McPlants |
Honorable Mention
Rain Dance Trail Residence Location: Nekoosa, WI Contractor: Paul’s Landscaping, Vesper, WI Manufacturer: County Materials Corporation Designer: Mark Paul, Paul’s Landscaping |
Segmental Retaining Walls – Commercial |
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Alta Pinehurst Location: Lakewood, CO Contractor: Slaton Bros., Denver, CO Manufacturer: Keystone Hardscapes Designer: Wood Partners |
Honorable Mention
Falls Event Center Location: Littleton, CO Contractor: Miller Wall Company, Denver, CO Manufacturer: Keystone Hardscapes Designer: Marvin Miller |
Porcelain – Residential |
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Alpine Residence Location: Alpine, UT Contractor: Mountain West Paver Specialists, American Fork, UT Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Upwall Design Architects |
Honorable Mention
Island Circle Retreat Location: Bennington, NE Contractor: Craig Tuttle Construction, Omaha, NE Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Marti Neely, APLD, Marti Neely Design and Associates |
Porcelain – Commercial |
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Optima Chicago Center Location: Chicago, IL Contractor: C.R. Schmidt, Inc, Warrenville, IL Manufacturer: Tile Tech Pavers Designer: Optima, Inc. |
Honorable Mention
NVR Key Blvd Arlington VA Location: Arlington, VA Contractor: Denison Landscaping, Fort Washington, MD Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Jeff Kreps LA, VIKA Virginia
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Clay Brick – Residential |
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Neiman Residence Location: Sugar Grove, IL Contractor: Greenscape Inc., Batavia, IL Manufacturer: Whitacre Greer Company Designer: George Murphy, Greenscape Inc. |
Honorable Mention
Mays Landing Driveway Location: Mays Landing, NJ Contractor: Tough Turf LLC, Egg Harbor Township, NJ Manufacturer: Pine Hall Brick Company Designer: Frank Lomangino |
Clay Brick – Commercial |
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Freedom Walkway Location: Rock Hill, SC Contractor: Unit Paving Inc., Charlotte, NC Manufacturer: Pine Hall Brick Company Designers: Juan Logan and Laurel Holtzapple, groundworks studio |
Honorable Mention
McCormick Place HQ Hotel Location: Chicago, IL Contractor: C.R. Schmidt, Inc, Warrenville, IL Manufacturer: Endicott Designer: Goettsch (AOR) & Site Design Group (LA) |
Clay Brick – Permeable Residential/Commercial |
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Flats East Bank Location: Cleveland, OH Contractor: Royal Landscape-Gardening,Garfield Heights, OH Manufacturer: Pine Hall Brick Company Designer: Jeff Knopp, RLA, Behnke Landscape Architecture |
Honorable Mention
Illinois Realtors Bicentennial Plaza Location: Springfield, IL Contractor: Interlock Brick Paving, Morton, IL Manufacturer: Belden Designer: Massie and Massie |
Natural Stone – Residential/Commercial |
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Great Lake Terrace Location: Sheboygan, WI Contractor: Landmark Landscapes Inc, Sheboygan Falls, WI Manufacturer: Eden Stone Designer: Joe Majerus, Landmark Landscapes Inc |
Honorable Mention
Riverfront Mansion Location: Harrisburg, PA Contractor: GoldGlo Landscapes, Millersburg, PA Manufacturer: Stone Quarry Designer: Howard J Supnik |
Outdoor Living Features – Residential/Commercial |
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Schiller Street Oasis Location: Elmhurst, IL Contractor: Premier Outdoor Environments, Inc., Elmhurst, IL Manufacturer: Unilock Designer: Kevin Barnes and Nathan Filip |
Honorable Mention
Nelson Residence Location: Lovettsville, VA Contractor: Artisan Exteriors, Lovettsville, VA Manufacturer: CST Pavers Designer: Joey Hafner |
Vintage Installation – Residential/Commercial |
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Fourteen Years and Going Strong Location: Salinas, CA Contractor: Stowe Contracting, Marina, CA Manufacturers: Calstone and Pacific Interlock Designer: Walt Combs |
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NALP announces winners of 2018 Safety Recognition Awards
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) acknowledged a number of landscaping companies for their commitment to safety with the annual Safety Recognition Awards.
Categories included “No Vehicle Accidents,” “No Injuries or Illnesses” and “Overall Safety Achievement Award.” Companies that had participated in previous years could also compete in the “Most Improved” category. Click here for a full list of award recipients.
The “Best of the Best” award is for companies that have earned and maintained the “Overall Safety Achievement Award – Gold Level” status for the past three years. Below are the companies that won the “Best of the Best” this year:
- Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, Inc. – Lake City, Pennsylvania
- Alliance Landscape Co., LLC – Fort Worth, Texas
- Arlington Lawncare & Landscape, Inc. – Lake City, Pennsylvania
- Rushing Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. – Lorton, Virginia
- Clarence Davids & Company – Plainfield, Illinois
- Classic Landscapes, Inc. – Hampton, Georgia
- Curby’s Lawn & Garden, LLC – Olathe, Kansas
- Quality Lawn, Landscape, & Fence, Inc. – Casstown, Ohio
- Trio Outdoor Maintenance, LLC – Mt. Clemens, Michigan
- United Right-Of-Way – Phoenix, Arizona
NALP also reports that its Landscapes 2018 convention held in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 16-19 was a success. New educational offerings brought in nearly 100 technicians attending the first-ever hands-on technical training workshops.
“It was an incredible week,” say Sabeena Hickman, NALP CEO. “We were pleased to welcome so many new faces to the conference, with an increase of 54 percent more first-time attendees than last year. We had great feedback on the new schedule, the joint keynote address, as well as the education sessions which were targeted at everyone from CEOs to technicians.”
Fundraising throughout the week and an auction hosted by Marty Grunder and Frank Mariani raised $100,000 to support the Industry Growth Initiative. The NALP also recognized 161 Awards of Excellence winners during its annual awards reception. Click here to see the complete list of winners.
ICPI launches Workforce Development Program for contractors
In response to the wide-spread need for skilled employees, the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) launched a Workforce Development program to attract and train new installers and contractors.
“We are all aware of the labor shortage in construction, and especially in our industry,” says Kendall Anderegg, ICPI chair. “Many contractors install both concrete pavers and segmental retaining walls. So, it makes good sense for the organizations to collaborate in helping new and existing installers and contractors gain the best possible, skills, education and experience.”
The Hardscape Installer/Contractor Career Path is the joint effort of ICPI and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA).
ICPI’s boot camps will kick off December 2018 and other certifications and courses will start in 2019. Click here to see what all ICPI’s Hardscape Contractor Career Path will offer in the coming year.
Spring Touch offers veterans a $30,000 franchise fee
Spring Touch Lawn & Pest control is searching for a veteran in the Midwest to receive a $30,000 franchise fee for their own Spring Touch operation.
The winner will not only have their franchise fees waived but they will also receive training and mentoring from the founders, and the first year of strategic marketing, customer call center support and professional accounting is included in the franchise fee prize.
The winning veteran can start his/her business in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan or Illinois.
“We are committed to helping veterans transition to civilian life and providing them with the support and resources needed to be successful business owners,” says Nathan Newlands, co-founder and Australian Royal Air Force veteran. “We are honored to play a small part in helping support our veterans.”
Veterans can enter for the giveaway here.
