Back by popular demand, Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association expands successful block event to include hardscapes
HERNDON, Va. (October 20, 2026) — Registration is now open for the Block & Hardscape Promoters Conference, hosted by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA). The event, held March 2–3, 2027, in Denver, Colorado, builds on the popularity of its previous block-focused promoters program to include hardscapes, bringing concrete masonry and sales professionals together for practical training, updated industry resources and valuable peer connections.
For sales teams who bring block and hardscape products to market, the conference will help elevate industry expertise, strengthen how concrete masonry and commercial hardscape systems are presented to decision-makers, and create new opportunities for producers and dealers. Feedback from the previous conference underscored the value it provides, with 90% of survey respondents recommending the event and 82% noting it improved their effectiveness in their job.
“Our sales professionals are on the front lines of building demand for the industry,” said Robert Thomas, President & CEO of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association. “This conference will give them practical approaches they can put to work immediately to become stronger resources for their customers and create greater value for their companies.”
The two-day program combines expert instruction, decision-maker panels and interactive exercises. Attendees will exchange ideas with peers, interact with block and hardscape dealers, and learn how to apply industry resources to their own markets. Joint sessions will examine the design process, successful promotion throughout the design and construction value chain, and artificial intelligence’s influence on construction.
Industry-specific programming will address:
Concrete Masonry: What architects need and value, reading construction documents and preparing takeoffs, incorporating CMU into mass timber projects, and positioning masonry for K-12 schools.
Commercial Hardscapes: How engineers evaluate paver systems, matching products to site conditions, reading civil plans and preparing takeoffs, and using maintenance discussions to demonstrate long-term value.
The conference is designed for sales and business-development professionals throughout the concrete masonry and hardscape industries, including manufacturer and producer sales professionals, block sales representatives, hardscape sales representatives, and other representatives responsible for developing relationships and creating project opportunities. Senior-level and newer sales professionals will benefit from the practical programming and the opportunity to connect with peers who understand their markets and challenges.
Register by November 30, 2026, to save $100 compared to standard registration. Registration includes conference programming, meals and an evening networking reception. For program information, hotel details and registration, visit cmha.org/block-hardscape-promoters-conference/.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Clare Ramminger, CMHA Vice President of Membership Engagement.
About the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) advances the concrete masonry and hardscape industry through technical leadership, education, advocacy, research and market development. By developing industry standards, funding research and providing engineering resources, CMHA helps members grow their businesses while expanding the market for concrete masonry and hardscape systems.