Underwater Pool Lighting: What You Need to Know
By Connor Riley on May 18, 2017
Underwater pool lighting is a surefire way to add to the wow factor of your pool. Pool lighting can enhance a pool’s visual appeal,...
Starting Blocks and Water Depth: Is Your Pool Safe?
By Scott Hester on May 5, 2017
When it comes to the world of competitive swimming, there are stringent guidelines that everyone involved in the pool design process must take into...
50-Meter Pool Race Courses
By Chris Boker on March 30, 2017
Three types of race courses are typically used with 50-meter pools: 25-yard, 25-meter and 50-meter. 25-yard courses are often used for high school and college...
What is Value Engineering?
By Travis Stensby on March 16, 2017
VE or Value Engineering. Two words everyone on a project hates to hear (except for contractors and others that have found out how to...
Smaller Items That Deliver Tremendous Pool Design Impact
By Staci Pye on February 16, 2017
In the grand scheme of a pool design, many people stop the design process once all major decisions (pool size, shape, perimeter style, system...
Sustainable Pool Heating Options
By Jeff Nodorft on February 2, 2017
The human body is sensitive to water temperature. It can even discern a water temperature differential as small as .5°F. Thus, the temperature of...
Are Water Tightness Tests During Construction Necessary?
By Michael Morehart on January 5, 2017
A water tightness test is a procedure that is used to determine if a water-holding vessel is free of leaks. Water tightness testing includes...
Design Differences: Indoor vs Outdoor Pools
By Brian Hosenfelt on December 8, 2016
Besides the obvious fact that indoor pools are built inside of a building while outdoor pools are built outside, there are many additional differences...
Supercharging Your 50-Meter Pool
By Erich Froeschner on November 10, 2016
Have you ever observed a child play with a box? They are often more amused with the box than the toy that came inside...
Buying Direct or Through a Contractor? What’s Right for You?
By Travis Stensby on October 13, 2016
On both large and small commercial pool construction projects, owners have multiple options when it comes to purchasing operating equipment. Most commercial swimming pools...