Overview
Be sure to join us for a full week of exclusive hands-on training events! We will be covering a wide range of subjects from marketing to professional landscape lighting techniques. You won’t want to miss out on any of these exclusive courses taught by experts in the industry! These courses are designed for any hardscape professional looking to expand their skillsets, and learn how to apply their skills to become a Western Interlock Certified Installer.
We will be hosting six classes during the course of the week, each designed to share a depth of knowledge to improve your hardscape skills.
*A $25 discount per session will be applied for any existing Certified Installers and for anyone that signs up for all six sessions!
Class Schedule
| Tuesday, November 11 | Morning Block (9AM – 12PM) – Align to Accelerate Growth System Afternoon Block (1PM – 4PM) – How to Install Artificial Turf |
| Wednesday, November 12 | Full Day (9AM – 3PM) – Intro to Segmental Retaining Walls |
| Thursday, November 13 | Morning Block (9AM – 12PM) – Professional Landscape Lighting Training Afternoon Block (1PM – 4PM) – Trass Bedding Systems and Resin Joint Sand Installation Demo |
| Friday, November 14 | Full Day (9AM – 3PM) – How to Install Interlocking Concrete Paving Stones |
Session Details
Session 1 –
Title: Align to Accelerate Growth System
Instructor: Simon Villeneuve of We Are Structure
Location: Pegg Enterprises Conference Center – 10395 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Overview:
This event will cover how to successfully grow your business with the right marketing outlets and direction. We’ll cover how to build your digital growth system through lead generation, advertising funnels, AI and automation, content ecosystems and more.
You will learn…
- Hidden Marketing Mistakes
- Why Most Growth Strategies Fail
- Simple Shifts to Turn Inconsistent Marketing into a Growth Engine
Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Introduction
- 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Growth Strategies
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Hidden Marketing Mistakes and How It’s Killing Your Business Growth
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Simple Shifts Towards a Growth Engine
Details:
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for two (2) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
Session 2 –
Title: How to Install Artificial Turf
Instructor: Danielle Stafford of MSI Surfaces
Location: Pegg Enterprises Conference Center – 10395 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event Overview:
This event will cover how to implement artificial turf in your landscape design and where it creates opportunity in your landscape construction. We’ll also go over what to do and not to do in order to have a well performing system in your project.
You will learn…
- How to Integrate Artificial Turf in Your Design
- The Typical Installation Process
- The Critical Dos and Donts
- See a live demonstration of turf installation!
Schedule:
- 12:00PM – 1:00 PM: Join us for the lunch hour!
- 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Introduction
- 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Design and Typical Installation
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: The dos and donts
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Live Demonstration
Details:
Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for two (2) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
Session 3 –
Title: Intro to Segmental Retaining Walls
Instructor: Colin Domaschofsky of Western Interlock
Location: Pegg Enterprises Conference Center – 10395 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 12 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Event Overview:
In this event we’ll go over the key differences between a gravity wall and an MSE System and what applications to use them on. We will also be covering the technical aspects of geo-grid and how to use it.
You will learn…
- What a gravity wall is
- What an MSE wall is
- Applications for both types
- The design and installation process
- Tips and tricks on how to use geo grid in your projects
Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Introduction
- 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Gravity Walls – Design, Applications, Unique Designs, Tips and Tricks
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: MSE Walls – Design, Applications, Unique Designs, Tips and Tricks
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Installation Overview
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Corner and geo-grid demonstration
Details:
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for four (4) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
Session 4 –
Title: Professional Landscape Lighting Training
Instructor: Paul Balint of Structure and Tree Lighting
Location: Pegg Enterprises Conference Center – 10395 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Event Overview:
This event will cover the basics of installing outdoor lighting features in your project. We will have hands on demos, expert instruction, and networking opportunities all designed for contractors, installers, and lighting enthusiasts.
You will learn…
- Advanced lighting design principles
- Professional installation techniques and best practices
- Product selection for different applications
- Transformer sizing and electrical considerations
- About various business growth strategies for lighting contractors!
Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Introduction
- 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Design
- 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Transformer Sizing and Electrical Considerations
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Troubleshooting the System
- 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Product Selection
- 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Live Demonstration
Details:
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for two (2) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
Session 5 –
Title: Trass Bedding System and Resin Joint Sand Installation Demo
Instructor: Cory Kalteich of SEK Surebond
Location: Pegg Enterprises Conference Center – 10395 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event Overview:
In this event, we’ll go over how and when to use the newer adaptation of trass permeable bedding systems and resin infused joint sand in your hardscape projects. This is a hands on training event for those in the hardscape industry who want to learn and apply proven hardscape building techniques.
You will learn…
- When to use trass infused bedding for your hardscape installations
- How to mix and install SEK’s easy set blend with clean crushed bedding material
- Tips and tricks for utilizing trass bedding material
- Benefits of resin joint sand
- When and how to use resin joint sand
Schedule:
- 12:00PM – 1:00 PM: Join us for the lunch hour!
- 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Introduction
- 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Proper Applications and Base Construction Considerations for the Truss Bedding System
- 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: Proper Applications for Resin Jointing Sand
- 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Installation Demo of Trass Bedding System
- 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Installation Demo of Resin Jointing Sand
Details:
Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for two (2) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
Session 6 –
Title: How to Install Interlocking Concrete Paving Stones
Instructor: Colin Domaschofsky of Western Interlock
Location: Western Interlock – 10095 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Friday, November 14 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Event Overview:
This event will cover the basics of how to install interlocking concrete pavers. In this hands on event, we’ll be starting with a bare site and ending up with a 10 x 20′ patio. Along the way, we’ll be covering the standard NHMA certified dense-graded base as well as a new hybrid base construction. Get a chance to learn, ask questions, and network with fellow hardscapers
You will learn…
- How to calculate your materials
- Work with geotextile
- Use different types of base construction
- Make clean cuts
- Choose the right kind of edge restraint
- and much more!
Schedule:
- Breakfast Snack
- Morning Session:
- Introduction
- Planning and Logistics
- Excavation
- Geo Fabric
- Gravel Base Construction
- Lunch Break
- Afternoon Session:
- Bedding Material
- Laying the Field
- Cutting the Field
- Edge Restraint
- Joint Material
- Compaction
- Outro
Details:
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for four (4) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
Don’t miss out! Be sure to sign up for these exclusive events today!
*A $25 discount per session will be applied for any existing Certified Installers or for anyone that signs up for all six sessions!
