The decision to outsource your organization’s aquatic operation is not one to be taken lightly. And, in the new climate of break-even cost recovery and sustainability being the expected norm for aquatics operations, you should know the three primary reasons that parks and recreation departments are exploring the possibility of outsourcing. Financial For some departments, […]
I receive phone calls and emails just about every day from universities, municipal planning committees, swimming coaches, and architects asking for “ballpark” construction costs for a proposed swimming pool. While there are literally thousands of items that would need to be researched and priced to develop a true construction cost estimate, there are just a […]
News here, get it while it’s hot! We are constantly bombarded with sales pitches, marketing, and advertisements suggesting that we spend our disposable income on a particular product. What compels us to choose one product or service over another? Sometimes it is the quality or price, but what if the products are comparable? Subconsciously, we […]
When designing an indoor swimming pool, it must be understood that the room – the natatorium – is a unique space, which will require a number of special design considerations. First of all, the natatorium is a special room containing a large volume of water that must be continually heated, chemically treated and cleaned 24 […]
While working within the aquatic industry for more than 20 years, Cary has acquired a broad range of unique experience that ranges from initial concept design through every facet of construction. He has acquired extensive knowledge while in the construction industry building aquatic facilities which gives him a special insight that he uses when designing […]
A regular program of preventive maintenance will curb depreciation and improve both the appearance and performance of the various components in every facility. Preventive maintenance consists of three elements: Inspection of the items. This can help detect or give indications of substandard performance that can be corrected before costly repairs are needed. Scheduled maintenance and […]
Moveable floors enable an otherwise deep pool to operate at multiple water depths all the way up to zero inches to allow for flexible program opportunities. This often proves to be cheaper than having a separate body of water, especially indoors. Typically, three different types of floors are on the market: hydraulic ram floors, scissor […]
Teach your lifeguards where to look. Lifeguards need to know their zone of protection for each stand they cover like the back of their hand. They need to know where their zone begins and ends; where any blind spots may be; how the glare on the surface changes from stand to stand depending on the […]
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) uses established and innovative practices, standards, and technologies to provide a voluntary consensus-based national standard for green building. With operations impacted by rising costs of utilities, chemicals, and maintenance, Owners & Designers are looking for innovative ways to recycle hundreds of thousands of gallons of water at aquatic […]
One of the most important, yet tedious, responsibilities of a pool operator or manager is maintaining proper records. Accurate records are essential to reducing costs, increasing safety, and reducing facility liability. It is imperative for pool operators and facility managers to know what records to keep and how long to keep them. Follow these guidelines […]
