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Project profile: Ozark Sunset Pool
By Emma Peterson. How All3 Pools used Nudura ICFs to deliver energy savings, speedy results and long-term performance. When All3 Pools got the request for an in-ground 38,000-gallon saltwater swimming pool for a home in Rogersville, Missouri, they knew they would have to think innovatively to get the project done ...
Blurock Pools specializes in complex builds and resort-style backyard design in Sonora and foothill communities
Blurock Pools, based in Oakdale, California, specializes in custom pool construction and full backyard builds for challenging sites, including sloped yards, hard soil and limited access properties. Serving Sonora and surrounding foothill communities, the company delivers engineered pools, hardscaping and resort-style outdoor spaces through a complete design-to-build process. Blurock Pools, a ...
Simplify and streamline with ICFs
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms can make your construction process more efficient and effective. Are you looking for ways to streamline the construction process? Consider using Nudura® Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) on your next project! Perfect for everything from pools to basements, foundations and ...
Building a workforce that stays
OCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who invest in training, embrace cross-training opportunities and foster mentorship are building more than crews; they're building future leaders. If you talk to almost any contractor in the outdoor living, landscape or pool construction business today, you'll hear a familiar concern: Finding good people is ...
Durable SpreadRock® WALL coating system ideal for upgrading interior and exterior commercial project walls
From real stone finishes to anti-slip sealers, Daich Coatings offers a wide variety of cost-effective surface solutions for commercial properties. Whether it’s hotel corridors that get beat up with luggage or school courtyards, new SpreadRock® WALL can handle the demands of daily life. Beautifully. Made with speckled granite, the real ...
Heritage Pool Supply Group announces expansion in commercial aquatics distribution with the acquisition of Aquafinity
Jeffrey Meyer will continue to lead Aquafinity’s dedicated team, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers and employees. Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc. (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired Commercial Energy Specialists Holdings, LLC (“Aquafinity” or the “Company”), a wholesale distributor of commercial pool equipment, chemicals and supplies. Terms of ...
Decorative concrete techniques reshape hardscape design
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors are using decorative concrete systems to create durable, customizable outdoor spaces that mimic high-end natural materials. The Coffee Shops™ have made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with the ...
Finding the fix with Becky Fixel
By Daich Coatings. This blogger shares about the value of using Daich Coatings Products. Michigan-based Becky Fixel coordinates the Week99er blog site. A few years ago this busy woman made time to tackle three Daich Coatings projects — SpreadStone on her kitchen countertops, SpreadStone on her basement floor and Terrazzo and TracSafe ...
Top 5 DIY springtime projects that add value and beauty to the home
Whether a homeowner is getting ready to sell or staying in a cherished home for many more years, improved curb appeal makes a big statement to friends, neighbors and potential buyers. As the spring weather warms up, homeowners can refresh and enhance their home exteriors with do-it-yourself projects that can help ...
Outdoor living trends shaping 2026 projects
OCS Influencer John Kenney says that the projects that stand out most are usually the ones that balance design with practicality. Outdoor living projects have changed significantly over the last several years. What used to be considered an “extra” space has become an extension of how people live and entertain. Homeowners ...
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