Design - Build

The pool and spa industry has always wowed the world with gorgeous bodies of water. However, it takes a lot of work to get there. From meeting clients and landing projects to shotcrete installation, plastering and plumbing, here’s a look at what builders go though to reach that beautiful ending.

 

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Rubble from Rebound

Some building mistakes have bigger ramifications than others.

Recycled Vinyl Liners Offer an Exciting Renewable Pool Option

Industry products are evolving to minimize energy usage and waste. Add vinyl liners to the list.

Climbing the Inflation Ladder

Pool builders overcome rising costs to stay profitable.

Shooting a Better Shell

Carbon nanotube technology comes to the concrete pool sector.

Keeping Clients Happy Through the Long Build Process

How to keep customers happy and informed through the long build process.

California Pool Industry Water Crisis Getting Worse

Driven by California's ongoing drought, water conservation plans are hurting swimming pool construction.

APCs at the Extremes

Two automatic pool cover installers, on opposite coasts of the United States, solve challenges unique to their locations.

Is Pool Building Software Right for You?

The pool construction sector is getting increased attention from software developers.

Building Pools Up High

The new elevated pool standard is here; what it means for builders.

Ditch the Drought: Thoughtful Swimming Pool Designs That Use Less Water

Tips for reducing water waste through good design practice and proper maintenance.

Custom and Commercial Spa Installations

The differences in residential spa installations versus commercial projects are vast, but the goal is the same: a satisfied customer.

How to Manage Pool Design Material Selections

Material selection, when approached correctly, can be an exciting process for both the builder and homeowner alike.

The Post-Pandemic Pool Pitch

As pool prices continue to rise, builders are placing a higher emphasis on financing.

Subcontractors vs In-House Talent, Which Is Better

The pros and cons of hiring in-house talent vs subcontractors.

Cracking the Pool Barrier Code

Residential pool fencing can help with drowning prevention and increase water safety.

When Business Slows and It Snows

Tips and tricks for pool salesmen/designers in the winter season.

Getting Clear, Nimble and Sharp in 2023

The changing landscape of the pool and spa industry demands an agile response.

The Building Blocks of Beauty

A rock-solid, tight-radius spillover spa made out of foam blocks.

The Best Plaster Pool Startup

Plaster dust is entirely preventable with these steps.

How to Work with Landscape Architects as a Pool Professional

How to have successful business relationships with landscape architects as a pool professional.

Ramp Up Your Renovations

How to build a profitable and efficient renovation devision.

Proportion: Element of Beauty, Key to Harmony

Two basic methods to learning proportion, or the comparitive relation between the size of things you see, in backyard design.

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