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Creating Hoover Dam

Few structures in American history embody the scale of ambition, engineering prowess, and transformative impact as Hoover Dam. Rising from Black Canyon on the Colorado River, southeast of Las Vegas, its massive concrete arc, once the tallest and heaviest dam in the world, stands as both a monumental physical achievement and a symbol of the nation's ability to turn bold ideas into lasting progress. ...

Rolling with the Changes

Pool service tech, Robert Foutz Jr., takes a look back over his 40 years in the service side of the pool industry, with an eye toward some of the many changes he has seen along the way—as well as some of the new things he had to learn in order to adapt. ...

Managing an Attractive Nuisance

When a construction site is left unsecured, it can become a serious hazard, says veteran expert witness, Scott Cohen. The danger isn’t hypothetical. It’s real, potentially fatal, but also, thankfully, preventable. The key is always keeping in mind that clients, and especially kids, don’t always appreciate the hazards of a working construction site. ...

From Asphalt to Activation

Urban parks are increasingly being asked to do more than provide green space. They’re expected to restore ecology, reflect local culture, invite participation, and serve as social condensers for entire communities. Gatton Park on the Town Branch in Lexington, KY, is a strong example of how water—when thoughtfully designed and carefully engineered—can do all of that at once. ...

Off-Season Resets

Winters in the Hamptons on Long Island, NY, are cold, long and for pool service businesses, also quiet and even lonely. As summer residents vacate for ski slopes or warmer climes, Julie Kazdin reports that winters at her company are focused on rest, retooling, and renewal, all essential in preparing for the busy season ahead. ...

Not Waiting for Spring

Aaron King believes in overcoming obstacles, as he explains in this look at solving winter pool-renovation challenges using controlled work spaces and reinforced PVC membranes. It's an approach, he says, fits neatly with his company's tradition of seeking innovative construction solutions. ...

Snowing on Demand

The ability to make snow on demand effectively transforms the winter-recreation industry in areas where snowfall is scarce, inconsistent or even non-existent. Simple in concept, spraying atomized water under the right conditions can transform a barren slope into a skier's paradise. ...

RicoRock Offers New Temple Stone Firepit

Rico Rock has announced its newest addition to the Temple Stone series. The new firepit is made of attractive and safe pre-cast lightweight concrete that matches the latest in outdoor living décor. Roughly 18” high, 76” long and 23” wide, the Temple Stone firepit makes it easy to create a gathering space in any backyard. Hooks up to standard propane tanks. (Shown here in limestone color.) Made in USA and available for immediate shipment. Learn more here.

BSquared offers New Free Standing Sunledge

BSquared Pools offers the new Free Standing Sunledge, a patent-pending feature that can be added to any outdoor living space, giving consumers the benefits of a sun ledge without the need for a pool! Manufactured from the same pool-strength polypropylene panels used in its pool kits, this ‘plug-n-play’ solution can be used independent-of or in-combination-with a pool. Interior measures 72” x 82” with 235 gallons of and a gentle overflow waterfall. Gentle overflow waterfall. Accommodates various pool loungers. Made in the USA. Learn more here.

Watershape University Honors Military Veterans

Watershape University has announced the 2025 recipients of Grant’s Grants. The program provides courses to military veterans working in the pool industry. This year’s grants were awarded at WU’s “Education Vacation” on December 7 in Phoenix, AZ. ...