
Watershape University Names Eric Knight as New Executive Director
The Wolfpack is proud to announce that Eric Knight, vice president of education and training at HASA, Inc. and Orenda Technologies, has accepted a new role as executive director of ...

Lessons Learned: Unclosed Encounter
In an effort to raise awareness about common jobsite missteps, Scott Cohen returns with his Lessons Learned series, which previously ran for several years on WaterShapes online ...

ACI Releases Shotcrete Guide for Pools
Years in the making, the American Concrete Institute has published the definitive guide for shotcrete applications in swimming pool construction—a document aimed at unifying ...

The Rhythm of Design
Designing beautiful outdoor spaces that feel welcoming and harmonious is oftentimes a matter of self-editing, says Kirk Bianchi. Here he delves into the design process with the ...

Ripple Effects: Pandemic-Era Pools
The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror, but its impact on the pool industry continues to be felt. Pools built too fast, by inexperienced contractors with lack of supervision, ...

Capturing the Scene
From years working a pool-service route, to a new direction as an architectural photographer focusing on custom pool projects, Danny Riley, has built a life and career at the ...

Giverny: A Living Masterpiece
The water gardens at Giverny have inspired visitors since the turn of the 20th Century. Home to Impressionist master, Claude Monet, the legendary landscape has been the subject of ...

Unpacking Non-Disclosure Agreements
There’s nothing secret about the increasing prevalence of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) on many, if not most, of today’s most elaborate watershaping projects. More ...

Stainless Watershapes (Part I)
Stainless-steel vessels have dramatically increased in popularity over the past 20 years, observes Mark Holden and Jeff Freemen. That increase necessitates a greater understanding ...

Natare Makes Underwater Windows
Natare manufacturers swimming pool windows that provide a clear view into the swimming or diving pool below the water’s surface, an invaluable aid for underwater photography, ...

Magic Plastics Introduces Rolly Greens Plant Caddy
Magic Plastics Inc., has introduced a plant caddy that is designed to bring style and mobility to indoor and outdoor living spaces. Created to meet the demand for a more ...

Poolside by CGT and Trevi Partner to Create Blue Stone Pool Liner
Poolside by CGT and Trevi have collaborated to create the ‘Blizzard’ pool liner pattern that uses rich hues of deep blue color in a design that imitates the look of ...