The purpose of the Mississippi State University pool audit was to analyze the physical plant from top to bottom with a major focus on the various systems and structures. Needed repairs were identified with a summary report on what changes would bring the overall system into code industry standards, along with an opinion of probable […]
Westminster School commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool audit for the Turner Gym Pool facility. Field notes, meeting minutes, and photographs were utilized to prepare assessments, preliminary recommendations, and opinions to complete the scope of services outlined in the agreement between Westminster School and Counsilman-Hunsaker. The audit reviewed the indoor pool systems for deficiencies […]
The University of Nebraska Lincoln commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide an audit of the Devany Center Natatorium. The Devany Center Natatorium has two pools, a warm-water dive pool and a competition swimming pool. The site visit included an evaluation of the existing facilities and their respective mechanical systems, pointing out areas of concern. Also included was […]
Urbahn Architects commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool audit for the Lyons Municipal Pool facility. The pool audit included two cost estimates to address the items identified in the report needing repair, replacement or renovation. The estimates addressed the physical obsolescence of a pool that was built in 1935 and renovated in 1993, as […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was commissioned by DePauw University to provide a safety and compliance audit of the Lilly Center Erdmann Natatorium Pool. The audit reviewed current policies, staffing, training, procedures, and documentation practices of the facility. Additionally, a detailed observation and review of the aquatic facility regarding code compliance and industry standards for facility operation and maintenance, […]
In 2017, the City of Campbell commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool audit for the Campbell Center Community Pool which was in declining physical condition and the mechanical system needed a complete renovation. The audit report included renovation recommendations to bring the existing pool up to current codes, as well as three options for […]
To the untrained eye, swimming pool design may seem limited to the obvious, visual items: pool structure, spray features, waterslides, etc. While these items are certainly important, the true ‘meat and bones’ of a swimming pool is contained within the mechanical room. Pool mechanical rooms house the pumps, filters, heaters, chemical treatment systems, secondary disinfection […]
Hiring management staff is difficult. You have to find the right person, with the right experience, training and knowledge that will be a good fit for your organization’s culture. A good hire can mean lower costs, higher revenues, better employee morale and a safer environment for patrons. So how do you choose the best candidate […]
Know what you want to do, before you build (Design vs Programming) When working with clients on new aquatic projects, the first question we like to ask is “how are you going to use it?” While this seems like something most people would know, we find that many aquatic facilities are planned based on the […]
As a Project Engineer, Amrian leads the production of the engineering coordination and documents for projects. Amrian is a graduate of the Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Amrian’s aquatic background includes training in both speed swimming and synchronized swimming. Amrian’s swimming career culminated in competing as […]
