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- September 3, 2025
From Farm Roots to Award-Winning Hardscapes: Craig Smith, BR Design Build For Craig Smith of BR Design Build, the path to becoming a Belgard HARDSCAPE HERO wasn’t paved overnight. It was built through decades of grit, problem-solving and a relentless drive to do things the right way. Craig’s journey started on the Eastern Shore, working... View Article

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HARDSCAPE HERO | Brian Gillespie | Ultimate Hardscapes | October 2014

Meet October’s Hardscape Hero, Brian Gillespie from Ultimate Hardscapes. Brian Gillespie, in Newport News, VA, has 15 years custom construction experience. At Ultimate Hardscapes he and his team specialize in the design and installation of exquisite outdoor living environments using hardscapes. From simple patio and fire pit installations to award winning showcase projects, Ultimate Hardscapes... View Article


HARDSCAPE HERO | John Betts | Betts Masonry | August 2014

Meet August’s Hardscape Hero, John Betts from Betts Masonry. Hometown: Powhatan, Virginia With nearly twenty years’ experience as a commercial bricklayer and seven installing concrete pavers, it’s no exaggeration when John Betts says he’s passionate about hardscapes. From walkways and outdoor kitchens to driveways and retaining walls, John approaches each project as a new opportunity,... View Article


HARDSCAPE HERO | JT Hale | Atlantis Patios | June 2014

Meet June’s Hardscape Hero, JT Hale from Atlantis Patios. JT lives and works in Newport News, Virginia and has three years of Hardscape experience. Though, as JT will point out, the number of projects he’s completed in that three years have given him a great deal of experience. JT and his team specialize in transforming... View Article


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