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Besides the obvious fact that indoor pools are built inside of a building while outdoor pools are built outside, there are many additional differences...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the accommodations associated with it, are quickly-evolving topics in the aquatic and theme park industries. How do...

Have you ever observed a child play with a box? They are often more amused with the box than the toy that came inside...

Pricing is determined by a variety of different factors, including facility size and amenities, local socioeconomics, cost recovery goals, neighboring competition, and political pressure....

On both large and small commercial pool construction projects, owners have multiple options when it comes to purchasing operating equipment. Most commercial swimming pools...

It’s summer time, and you know what that means: training, training, training! Many of us at Counsilman-Hunsaker are former Aquatics Managers, and in our...

At a time when people, more than ever, are aware of the dangerous chemicals associated with products they use every day, it’s no surprise...

Weather policies at outdoor aquatic facilities are a critical component of both your safety protocol and your guest service protocol. When developing a weather...

One of the major items often misunderstood on a construction project is the delivery method. Traditional project delivery methods include design-bid-build, design-build and Construction...

Depending on who you speak with, you'll likely get a lot of different answers to the question. Operators, administrators, head lifeguards, and the public...