Professional Watershaping
Should pools at short-term rental properties be subject to commercial pool standards and codes? It’s a question that begs serious consideration, says Scott Cohen, given the nature of pools that are residential in scope and scale; but, in some respects, more like commercial watershapes in the way they are used.
...
2025 marks a century of making swimming equipment for Hayward Pool Products. In celebration, and recognizing the intricate artistry and technical skill required to build pools that endure and delight, Watershape University (WU) and Hayward Pool Products are offering a special presentation of Essential Pool Construction at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City.
...
It’s hard to say goodbye. That’s been especially true this past year as the watershaping world bid final farewells to a remarkable group of industry leaders whose influence will no doubt live on. Their WaterShapes contributions featured here, we honor their lives and contributions with our hearts and sights set on tomorrow.
...
Great ideas aren’t worth much if they can’t be made into reality, says watershape builder, and fountain aficionado, Tony Giordano. That’s why taking a design idea and making it work with creative and commonsense solutions is where he finds the greatest satisfaction. Here’s a look at three seemingly simple projects where he applied surprisingly nuanced problem-solving to ensure the systems function as intended.
...
Watershape University is proud to announce this year’s recipients of Grant’s Grants, a program supporting military veterans who are establishing careers in the pool industry. This year’s winners grew from two to four based on generous industry donations – and a wild ride on a mechanical bull.
...
Convention and common practice often exist to be challenged, says Steve Kenny. In his quest to understand how to consistently achieve superior water quality, he has come to what he views as a watershed opinion – one that will directly challenge the industry’s assumptions about filtration technology.
...
The water molecule is one of the most intriguing known to science, with physical characteristics that literally and figuratively shape our world. But how much do we really know about the molecule that comprises roughly two thirds of our bodies? Here are some amazing molecular factoids.
...
In September 2024, Watershape University organized a tour of Machu Picchu, the famous ruins nestled high in the Peruvian Andes. It was a dynamic journey of personal discovery with numerous fascinating revelations along the way, including the many ways the Incas controlled and utilized water. Here’s a look at one of the tour’s main highlights – a unique and mysterious place known as Tipón.
...
For all the staying power of traditional concrete pools, alternative construction types have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of impactful reasons. Case in point, builder/designer Kevin Fleming recently turned to a pre-manufactured pool shell as a way to streamline the installation process and reduce the risk of construction defects.
...
Building the Atlantic City Show