GENESIS: 26 Years and Onward
Educate. Certify. Connect.
These are the three cornerstones of GENESIS, the acclaimed pool industry education program that’s forging ahead into its 26th year.
Keeping Bodies and Businesses Safe
When you’re a pool professional, radiating pain in your lower back or shoulders may not be the result of a day spent cleaning out the garage or shooting hoops with the kids — it could be a wake-up call for an injury.
PHTA Welcomes Comments on Revised Inground Pool Standards
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is inviting public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools.
PHTA Launches Pool Professionals Podcast
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the launch of the Pool Professionals Podcast.
Aaron Troutt
Aaron’s passion for continuous improvement drives him, as he believes there’s always room to become better in the ever-evolving pool industry.
Westport Pools and Progressive Commercial Aquatics Merger Announced
Bow River Capital announced the merger of Westport Pools and Progressive Commercial Aquatics to form Landmark Aquatic.
CamerEye launches AI-Camera Construction Monitoring System
CameraEye is introducing a smart pool construction monitoring and management system, with its artificially intelligent video camera and builder portal, specially designed with the pool industry in mind.
Information Overload
“Plan, blow holes in the plan, revise the plan, and then execute and adapt to each situation as it presents itself.” That’s the pool building process for Scott Heusser, manager of Idaho Pool Remodeling in Meridian. Preparing your customers for this fluctuating plan and schedule can be difficult. Depending on the design, materials and details,…
Rebar Placement
Rebar, or reinforced steel poles, are a vital structural element of a pool. They are used to support the concrete, which would move and break if set against soil alone. Pool construction crews must place each steel bar and drop of concrete with precision to avoid future structural problems. The tendency is to lay rebar…