Pool Maintenance
Hydraulic efficiency reshapes pool equipment performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how system-wide design, from pumps and filters to plumbing layout, improves flow, lowers energy use and creates quieter operation. On a pool equipment pad, performance is not dictated by any single piece of equipment. It is determined by how effectively water moves through the entire system. ...
Heritage Pool Supply Group and JobTread are now integrated!
Constrcution management software, built for pool builders. Running a pool construction business means managing estimates, crews, customers, cash flow and project timelines all at once. Pool builders need tools that bring everything together, not more software to juggle. That's why we're excited to announce a new integration between Heritage Pool Supply ...
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 ...
John Kenney - Winning Construction Disputes Without the Courtroom
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to break down one of the most expensive and stressful realities contractors face: construction claims and disputes. From payment conflicts and scope creep to documentation breakdowns and stalled projects, disputes can ...
Creating an outdoor oasis with ICFs
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the world of Insulated Concrete Forms and pools with these four incredible projects. Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are great construction materials for building the frame of a pool due to their superior insulation capabilities and incredible durability, improving energy efficiency and overall pool ...
PoolTech is now Heritage Pro Service!
By Emma Peterson. Get rebates, education resources and more when you join the Heritage Pro Service program! Your time is money, which is why Heritage is upgrading PoolTech® into the Heritage Pro Service. This revamped program gives “professional service technicians, service companies and maintenance professionals who purchase from Heritage ...
This cartridge filter improves safety and reduces pump strain
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how AquaStar’s Pipeline Filter uses a double locking ring, deep pleats and defined flow ratings to support clear water and efficient operation. Pool filtration extends beyond maintaining clear water. In commercial environments, it is closely linked to mandated turnover rates, pump efficiency and established safety procedures ...
Energy rules reshape pool equipment and heating
By Jesse Sanchez. New state and federal regulations are reshaping pool equipment power and connectivity with lasting impacts. California and federal regulators are moving forward with a set of energy-focused rules that will significantly influence how pool equipment is manufactured and installed, according to reporting from AQUA. While the changes ...
Fall hazards in everyday repairs
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. When crews stay alert and respect the hazards that hide in daily work, they reduce injuries, build trust and keep operations moving safely. When most people think of fall hazards, they picture roofs, scaffolds — elevated platforms. But for maintenance technicians, the most dangerous fall risks ...
John Kenney - Legal Landmines: Protecting Profits in 2026
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Cotney Consulting Group legal expert John Kenney to unpack the contract mistakes that are still costing contractors serious money in 2026. From vague scopes of work and poorly written change orders to payment disputes and subcontractor agreements ...
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