Education Installer Courses Concrete Paver Installer (CPI) Course & Exam

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Concrete Paver Installer (CPI) Course & Exam

Unlock your potential as a hardscape contractor with this in-depth, industry-leading course designed to arm you with the essential skills and knowledge for mastering the art of constructing interlocking concrete pavements. Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything you need—from understanding soil types and achieving perfect base compaction to mastering paver-cutting techniques and job layout strategies. Gain the essential knowledge and hands-on techniques needed to deliver high-quality, long-lasting installations with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Soils Classification: Gain a thorough understanding of soil types and their impact  on pavement construction.  
  • Base Compaction: Learn the techniques and best practices for achieving optimal base compaction. 
  • Paver Cutting: Master precision cutting methods to seamlessly fit pavers into any design layout, ensuring both aesthetics and functionality.
  • Job Layout: Explore the art of planning and executing efficient job layouts to enhance workflow, productivity, and project management.

Completing this course will aid significantly in your preparation for the Concrete Paver Installer Certification exam. The exam is included in your course registration fee. While taking this course is not a mandatory requirement for the certification, it provides valuable knowledge and practical skills that will enhance your readiness for the exam.

$400 Members /

$500 Non-Members

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Course registration now includes certification exam.

Demo 6: Outdoor Kitchens & Veneering: Building High-End Features Without Masonry Experience

This hands-on demo shows how to build modern outdoor kitchens using modular systems and veneer techniques. Attendees will participate in assembling components, applying stone veneer, and finishing details that create a high-end look without traditional masonry skills.

Learn how to efficiently construct outdoor kitchens that are both durable and visually appealing while reducing complexity and install time.

Focus Areas:
• Assembling modular kitchen components
• Applying stone veneer and finishing edges
• Adhesives, materials, and proper installation techniques
• Integrating grills and accessories
• Achieving a high-end look with simplified systems

$99 Members /

$129 Non-Members

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Demo 5: Hardscape Toolbox: Digital Systems That Drive Profit and Scale

Technology in the field is moving fast. This session showcases the newest and most efficient physical tools reshaping hardscape construction. Attendees will get hands-on exposure to block lifters, vacuum systems, cutting equipment, compaction tools, layout technology, and modern machinery designed to increase production speed while reducing labor strain.

Focus Areas:
• Mechanical lifters and vacuum placement systems
• Cutting and dust control innovations
• Compaction equipment upgrades
• Mini machinery and attachments
• Ergonomic tools that reduce fatigue
• Production efficiency comparisons

This session is about building faster, safer, and more profitably.

$99 Members / $129 Non-Members

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Demo 4: Illuminating Hardscapes: Integrating Water, Fire & Lighting Features

Modern outdoor spaces demand more than stone. In this hands-on demonstration, attendees will design and integrate lighting systems, water features, and fire elements into hardscape projects. Learn best practices for installation, safety, and maintenance while creating visually compelling environments.

Focus Areas:
• Low-voltage lighting layout and placement
• Fire feature installation considerations
• Water feature integration and plumbing basics
• Safety protocols
• Maintenance and troubleshooting

$99 Members /

$129 Non-Members

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Demo 3: Paver Installations: Speed, Precision, and Long-Term Performance

Participate in a full paver installation from base prep through final joint sanding. This immersive session highlights efficient workflows, cutting techniques, pattern alignment, and compaction methods that protect margins and reduce failures.

Focus Areas:
• Base depth and compaction strategy
• Bedding layer control
• Laying patterns and alignment
• Efficient cutting and edge restraint
• Joint sanding and final compactio

$99 Members /

$129 Non-Members

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Patrick Murray

Patrick Murray is a co-founder of Local Roots Landscaping, a hardscape and landscape design, build, and maintenance firm in Pittsburgh, PA with $9 million in annual revenue. His passions lie in building teams, maximizing efficiencies, and empowering individuals to be the best versions of themselves in work and in their personal lives. Patrick is actively involved in the leadership of their own firm and speak nationally to share their combined experience and facilitate meaningful growth and change in green industry organizations.

Demo 1: Segmental Retaining Walls: From Base to Cap

Step into a fully interactive retaining wall build. Attendees will participate in proper excavation, base preparation, compaction, block installation, reinforcement, drainage considerations, and coping techniques. Learn the critical details that separate callbacks from craftsmanship and ensure structural longevity.

Focus Areas:
• Base prep and compaction standards
• Drainage strategy
• Proper block alignment and leveling
• Reinforcement best practices
• Finishing and coping details

$99 Members /

$129 Non-Members

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