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Construction Courses
Build better pools and spas with the renowned GENESIS programs that take you from layout and forming to excavation. Gain insight on site evaluations, pool renovations, concrete science, and more.
Virtual
July 25-28
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
This 4-night intensive school encompasses all of the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel. Topics covered within the school include site analysis, introductory fluid engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering that includes a review of difficult sites, shotcrete, waterproofing, tile, interior finishes, coping, and concrete decking. The course concludes with an interactive walkthrough of a complex project from start to finish. This program is designed to move each student through all phases of concrete pool construction in great detail, unlike anything else offered in the industry.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss Basic Pool Plumbing, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
- Define Layout, Forming & Excavation, Infrastructure Coordination, Shotcrete, Waterproofing.
- List Basic Tile & Coping, Concrete Decking, Pre-Plaster Preparation, Cementitious Pool Finishes.
- Discuss Startup, Punch List & Project Closeout, Project Profile.
Instructors:
On-Demand
As water vessels' evolution becomes more complex, finish material choices, such as tile, are evolving as well. Although smaller tiles are still in vogue, we now find ourselves dealing with units ranging from 12" to 48" and beyond. While many have adjusted their installation methods for large format tile, we're still faced with challenges and complications. In this session, tile expert Greg Andrews will discuss installation challenges unique to large format tiles and adapt your installation system to overcome long term complications.
CEUs: 1
Instructor: Greg Andrews
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
Learn the correct methods for creating the tremendous visual and functional applications of water-in-transit such as vanishing edges, deck-level slot overflows, and elevated perimeter overflows. Understand flow rate requirements and different edge details for creating various effects, and their relationship to edge tolerances and special conditions, establishing line-of-sight goals and project objectives. Presentation will also cover hydraulic system design criteria, catch basin dimensions, surge tank sizing, proper slopes, and air venting of gravity flow systems to enable efficient flow rates while minimizing noise.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify vanishing edges, slot-edges, gutters, deck-level pools, raised perimeter-overflow pools.
- Examine attached surge basins, detached surge basins, basin volume sizing rules-of-thumb, gravity lines.
- Review line-of-sight considerations, edge details, flow rates, and tolerances.
- Discuss aesthetic and functional considerations.
CEUs: 1.5
Instructor: Skip Phillips, Master CBP
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
Presented at the 2021 GENESIS® Symposium, Kate Wiseman discusses with Skip Phillips how he established himself as a design leader within the pool and spa industry. They’ll examine influences of architectural styles and how to design with intention. Skip discusses his collaboration with world-class architect Helena Arahuete, Principal at Lautner and Associates, as well as some of his other iconic designs. Attendees will leave the class with a newfound perspective on design and our industry’s role.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss unique projects.
- Examine Phillips' introduction into the pool and spa industry.
CEUs: 1
Instructors: Kate Wiseman, MLA, and Skip Phillips, Master CBP
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
