Concrete

A generous budget and great project management ensured the success of this pool installation

September 14, 2017

I want you to create an award-winning backyard that makes people say ‘wow’ when they see it.” It was these words, from one busy executive, which outlined the scope of the project Scott McCuaig of Eden Tree Design Inc., a landscape architectural firm in Toronto, was about to take on. Knowing this client and his family travel the globe...

Canadian pool and spa awards deadline draws near

September 13, 2017

Eligible members of the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) must submit their projects for the 2017 Design & Construction Awards program, sponsored by Pool & Spa Marketing and Pools, Spas & Patios, by 4 p.m. on Oct. 2.

Building the UBC aquatic centre

August 31, 2017

The state-of-the-art University of British Columbia (UBC) Aquatic Centre, which opened earlier this year, is a modern competitive and recreational aquatic facility that was designed and built by a team of consultants and contractors working with UBC and UBC Properties Trust. The facility represents a unique hybrid aquatic complex that brings together the programmatic uses of competition, community, and campus life.

The benefits of building homes and pools concurrently

June 19, 2017

Outdoor landscape designers/contractors, architects, and pool builders all play vital roles in creating today’s masterpieces. For these professionals the medium differs than that of a traditional artist, as the canvas comprises a yard full of grass and soil.

A look at the latest commercial pool accessories, equipment, and design features

June 14, 2017

Technology continues to advance in the commercial and residential pool markets, as there are always new products, technologies, and design methods being introduced. This article will look at what is trending for 2017. Some of the design options and products that are discussed are not necessarily new to the industry, but thanks to new technologies and innovations, they continue to make an impression on clients who realize they need to have them in their aquatic facilities.

Solda Pools Ltd. (2017)

June 14, 2017

Drawing inspiration from the cottage lifestyle, this outdoor living space designed and built by Solda Pools Ltd., effectively recreates this atmosphere thanks to the careful selection and incorporation of various components.

Not Your Parents’ Backyard: These Hot Trends Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary

May 1, 2017

Today’s backyards are a far cry from the kidney-shaped pools and concrete patios of our parents’ era. Advances in technology are bringing amazing new changes to swimming pool products and design, opening up a whole new spectrum of possibilities for backyard fun.

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Concrete

A generous budget and great project management ensured the success of this pool installation

Canadian pool and spa awards deadline draws near

Building the UBC aquatic centre

The benefits of building homes and pools concurrently

A look at the latest commercial pool accessories, equipment, and design features

Solda Pools Ltd. (2017)

Not Your Parents’ Backyard: These Hot Trends Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary

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A generous budget and great project management ensured the success of this pool installation

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The benefits of building homes and pools concurrently

A look at the latest commercial pool accessories, equipment, and design features

Solda Pools Ltd. (2017)

Not Your Parents’ Backyard: These Hot Trends Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary

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