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2012 AQUA Choice Winners Announced

AQUA has announced the winners of this year’s AQUA Choice Awards, an international competition that recognizes the best in residential aquatic design and construction.

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APSP Awards of Excellence Recipients Announced

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) has announced the recipients of the 41st annual International Awards of Excellence (AOE). The recipients were officially recognized November 1 in Las Vegas at the AOE Reception and Awards ceremony. This year, 52 Gold Awards; 36 Silver Awards; 27 Bronze Awards; and 10 Awards of Merit were selected as inspirational examples of the industry’s art.

APSP Announces CBP And CSP Course Schedule

The APSP Career Institute has posted a calendar of upcoming education programs leading to certification for pool/spa service providers, hot tub technicians and ...

GAVA Awards Announced

GAVA: Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards announces the winners for the 2011 competition. Produced by Three V Enterprises, a Las Vegas-based corporation, ...

SoCal Pool Builder Receives Top APSP Award

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) has announced that Jeff Mitchell, from Dynasty Pools, Quail Valley, Calif., is the recipient of the APSP 2011 Certified Building Professional (CBP) of the Year Award.

"How Low Can You Go?" A Reader Responds

I love the fact that you call things as they are ("Pool Limbo: How Low Can You Go?" posted on Eric Herman's blog Aug. 8). I actually had a guy call me the other day and tell me that he saw a clip on CNN stating that pools are now selling for 50 percent less than last year. I was thinking that I will find whoever is selling pools this cheap and get him to build the pools for me and I will make the difference. Think about it, I could make a killing.

New California Laws Fight Illegal Contracting

The governor of California has signed two bills, AB 397 and AB 878, into law that should impact the problem of illegal contracting in the golden state.

Public Fountain Echoes The Work Of Modern Design Master

Landscape architect and educator Mark Holden examines Halprin's creative legacy with a look at one of his most well-known and celebrated works, Portland's Keller Fountain.

When It Comes To Pool Lighting, Think Safety First

Any discussion about water and electrical lighting really must include the all-important topic of safety. Just as devices such as electric motors and in-pool lights must be grounded and steel structures bonded, so too lighting around bodies of water be installed following basic safety guidelines.

Slot Drains Eliminate Entrapment Risk And Unsightly Floor Drains

For the past several years, aquatic designer and pioneer, Skip Phillips, has grappled with the challenge of making suction and return fittings disappear. Now, in ...

Capturing The Texture Of Moving Water With Lighting

Armed with years of experience bringing outdoor spaces to life after the sun goes down, landscape lighting specialist Mike Gambino urges homeowners already investing in beautiful exterior environments to extend the hours of enjoyment with the addition of well-designed lighting systems.

Answers To VGB FAQs

In an attempt to clear confusion resulting from the CPSC’s vote to redefine the term “blockable drain” in September, APSP has released the following memo with answers to some frequently asked questions.

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