Letter to the Editor RE energy-efficient pools
18 September, 2017I believe that today clients are always interested in energy efficiency and many are willing and able to pay for the extra upfront costs involved. Education of the pool builder is vital and must come first. In the meantime, suppliers should continue to promote the virtues of their products in all forums.
How would you build the most energy-efficient pool?
18 September, 2017At our most recent Industry Roundtable, we asked three industry experts how they'd go about building the most energy-efficient pool possible. Here's what they had to say.
Do pools have an image problem?
18 September, 2017At our most recent Industry Roundtable, we asked three industry experts whether they think pools have an image problem with regards to energy efficiency. Here's what they had to say.
Energy-efficient pools: the other side of the Roundtable
18 September, 2017Following our Industry Roundtable on energy efficiency, we spoke with two more industry experts to get some more perspectives on the situation: Matt Adlam, Managing Director of AstralPool, and Jason Bonello, Zodiac's Category Manager — Equipment. Here's what they had to say.
Quality Dolphin Pools takes out SPASA Australia 2017 Pool of the Year award
04 September, 2017 by Alice Richard | Supplied by: SPASA AustraliaQuality Dolphin Pools has taken out the 2017 Pool of the Year at the SPASA National Awards of Excellence. After winning the WA Pool of the Year for the fifth time in six years, the company went on to take out the top pool building prize at the national awards on 31 August.
Fibreglass pool manufacturer seeks Australia's best pool builder
31 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Narellan Pools GroupThe growth of the pool industry, along with a surge in technology and innovation, has prompted a fibreglass pool manufacturer to seek Australia's best pool builder.
Driclad appoints new national business manager
28 August, 2017 by Alice Richard | Supplied by: Driclad Pools Technology Pty LtdVince Stoneman has been appointed as national business manager for Driclad Pool Technology. Overseeing sales, marketing and production, Stoneman will be responsible for contributing to Driclad's overall strategy.
Letter to the Editor RE: 'The top four reasons people remove pools'
17 August, 2017I can see no good reason for people to remove pools. Taking into account that a new pool is anything from $60,000+ and to have it removed and the area rebuilt would be $20,000+, this would mean a total loss of $60,000 loss of value on the property, plus the $20,000 they would spend to remove the pool, leaving the owner approximately $80,000 out of pocket — for what?
The top four reasons people remove pools
14 August, 2017 by Alice RichardBusiness might be booming for pool builders, but pool removal companies have seen a significant increase in pool owners ripping out their backyard pools in recent years. What's behind peoples' decisions to remove their pools?
Supreme Heating seeks construction coordinator
01 August, 2017 by Alice Richard | Supplied by: Supreme HeatingSupreme Heating is seeking a construction coordinator to join its Victorian team. Reporting to the operations manager, the construction coordinator would be responsible for duties such as scheduling and coordinating new and existing work, as well as liaising with the Service Department.
Perth pool builder tops Awards of Excellence for the fifth time
04 July, 2017 by Alice Richard | Supplied by: SPASA Western AustraliaAttracting more than 200 entries and 400 people at the Hyatt Regency Perth on 1 July, the SPASA WA Awards of Excellence brought the WA pool industry together to celebrate the best of the best. Award nominations numbers were reportedly up on previous years, across all sectors of the industry.
LATICRETE PERMACOLOR Grout
14 June, 2017 | Supplied by: LATICRETE Pty LtdLATICRETE has updated the packaging of its PERMACOLOR Grout to bring it into line with the company's global design. The high-performance cement-based grout provides consistent colour while resisting efflorescence and blotchiness.
LATICRETE SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout
09 May, 2017 | Supplied by: LATICRETE Pty LtdLATICRETE has added SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout to its product range. It is a patented epoxy grout that offers all the benefits of SPECTRALOCK PRO grout — colour uniformity, durability and ease of installation — but cleans off more easily and offers enhanced performance.
Proposed fencing law changes don’t go far enough, SPASA Vic says
09 May, 2017 by Alice RichardSPASA Victoria has criticised the Victorian Planning Minister's proposal to make four-sided pool barriers mandatory by the end of 2017, arguing that a barrier inspection program would be more effective in preventing drowning deaths.
Victorian Government urged to address "inadequate" approach to pool fencing
03 May, 2017A Victorian coroner has condemned the state's inaction on swimming pool fencing compliance after finding that a two-year-old's death by drowning was preventable. This is reportedly the fourth time since 2012 that a Victorian coroner has recommended action to prevent child drownings.
