AQUA EditorsSpasOperation: Jumbo DropHerbie Breaux had a problem. The owner of Blackthorne Pools and Spas in Salinas, Calif., needed to place a 14-foot Artesian TidalFit Swim Spa in his client's backyard in the ...October 18, 2012HomeHousing Starts Reach 4-Year HighThe rate of housing starts in September surged 15 percent to its highest point since July 2008, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Commerce.October 18, 2012Homephoto of geologic calcium carbonate formationMost of us have seen heavy deposits of calcium carbonate scale creeping out of a pool heater. Pamukkale, a geological formation located in Turkey's inner Aegian region near ...October 16, 2012RetailProduct Focus: October 2012's Safety ProductsThere was a time when dealers didn't mention safety for fear of spooking customers. But now we're shining a light on safety as a way of reassuring customers that ...October 16, 2012HomePiscine 2012 to Open November 13 - 16 in LyonPiscine, the international spa and private swimming pool show, is set to open exhibits Nov. 13 – 16 in Lyon, France. Boasting 1,000 brands of equipment and services for pools and spas, Piscine 2012 offers industry pros a chance to try new products, rub elbows with industry leaders and feel like a Francophile for a few days.October 16, 2012Manufacturer NewsBusiness Briefs: October 2012Plastimayd added Rich Mitchell to the position of western sales manager for the company. Mitchell has more than 25 years of industry, including time working for SCP and ...October 11, 2012Builder2012 GAVA Winners AnnouncedThe Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards, the official AquaTekture design competition, announces the winners of the 2012 competition. Produced by Three V Enterprises, ...October 9, 2012Manufacturer NewsClark Hale Named Hayward Industries President, COOClark R. Hale is the new president and chief operating officer at Hayward Industries, the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world.October 8, 2012HomeNational Swimming Pool Foundation Increases Commitment to "Step Into Swim"After the "Step into Swim" campaign won strong support among the industry and the public, the National Swimming Pool Foundation’s Board of Directors has voted to increase its commitment to the 10-year program and will double its contribution from $25,000 to $50,000 for donations received by October 31, 2012.October 4, 2012ServiceAn Artisan's Approach to Water ChemistryMaintaining superior water quality requires knowledge, skill and an enlightened perspective says veteran builder and servicer Steve Kenny of SRK Pool Services in ...October 4, 2012Previous PagePage 179 of 233Next PageTop StoriesBuilderBuilders and Service Professionals Find Common GroundPool builders and service professionals share a common goal, but their working relationship isn't always smooth. Here's how the two trades can prevent costly misunderstandings and create a better experience for customers.Builder2026 Awards of Excellence: Bronze WinnersEducationReading the Room Without Losing YourselfBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersSponsored ContentLuvari Above Ground Pools: Helping Independent Dealers Compete Bigger, Sell Smarter, and Grow Faster
