Become a Member
Join SHA and unlock a full year of training, education, and networking built for hardscape contractors.
Premium Networking & Education for Hardscapes Contractors
Everything we do is built around three pillars: hands-on training, practical business education, and a peer network that shows up for each other.
Training
Hands-on certification clinics for pavers, natural stone, retaining walls, and premium materials — taught on real job-site conditions, not in a classroom.
View SHA Elite CoursesEducation
Stop working in your business and start working on it. Owner-focused seminars, pricing intel, and growth systems from contractors who have already scaled.
See the Growth SummitNetworking
Quarterly training + networking events at Top Golf, Andretti, C2 Tactical, and more. Free for members. The connections alone are worth the dues.
Upcoming EventsYou Don't Have to Do it Alone
Hey contractor,
This business is tough. And we know it firsthand.
The late nights estimating jobs. The crew headaches. The slow seasons that keep you up staring at the ceiling. Trying to grow your hardscape company can feel like you're carrying the whole load alone.
But you don't have to.
The contractors who scale aren't smarter or luckier. They're connected. They have people to call when a job goes sideways. People who share pricing, referrals, and real-world advice that actually works.
That's what SHA is.
A crew of hardscape contractors who connect you, educate you, and grow with you, so you can build better work and a stronger company without figuring it all out by yourself.
David Bell
President, SHA
Stagnating Business Revenue
Going it alone means slower growth and missed opportunities your competitors are already taking.
Struggling to Overcome Challenges
Without a network of peers, every problem feels brand new, and gets solved the hard way.
Feeling Isolated in Your Industry
Running a hardscape business is tough. Doing it without a real community of pros is tougher.
Limited Networking Opportunities
Without the right rooms and relationships, the deals, vendors, and referrals pass you by.
3 Simple Steps to Connect and Grow
Membership. Networking & education. Recognition. That's the SHA path.
Attend Events
Show up to hands-on classes, quarterly networking events, and member mixers where the right people actually show up.
Get Recognized and Rewarded
Celebrate top contractors at the annual SHA Award Banquet — where hard work gets noticed and the best in the industry get honored.
What's Coming Up
Training classes, quarterly mixers, and member events across Arizona & New Mexico.
SHA Elite Certification Series
Hands-on training built for Southwest crews, taught on real job-site conditions by installers who do this work every week. Members save 40% on every course.
- Paver Installation 101, March 12, 2026
- Premium Materials, October 8, 2026
- Segmental Retaining Walls, November 12, 2026
Led by Working Contractors
SHA is run by hardscape professionals who build in this market every day.
Member Contractors
Hardscape contractors across Arizona & New Mexico who build to a higher standard.
Dealers
Supply houses and yards that keep member crews stocked and moving.
Producers
Manufacturers producing the pavers, stone, and materials our members install.
Industry Partners
Tool, equipment, and service partners backing the Southwest hardscape trade.
What Contractors Want to Know
What Do I Get?
Your membership gives you access to our networking events, continuous training, business promotion and much more. We are always continuing to grow our resources for you and your business.
What is the Southwest Hardscape Association?
The Southwest Hardscapes Association is a group of dynamic industry leaders that implement the newest designs and trends and utilize the best installation application practice.
How Can It Help Me?
Staying up to date on industry trends, networking with power partners, and getting more skilled at your craft never hurt anyone. Did it?
Join the Association Built to Grow Your Business
One membership. A full year of training, education, networking, and promotion for your hardscape company.
$497/year
Or $50/month if you prefer to spread it out.
- Free Networking Mixers
- Quarterly Training + Networking Events
- Business Promotion
- 40% Off SHA Elite Courses
- Powerful Connections
- Exclusive Events
Trusted by hardscape contractors across Arizona & New Mexico
