The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is pleased to announce that Andy Levinson has been appointed to Chairman of the Board for 2022. Levinson has been a member of the Pool Corp executive team since October 2020. Prior to that, he was the president of Jet Line Products, a swimming pool equipment and supplies business.

PHTA is also pleased to announce its board members for 2022.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announces the release of its diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, as adopted by PHTA’s Board of Directors unanimously during its meeting on November 15, 2021.

The 2021 World Aquatic Health Conference kicked off yesterday with an inspirational keynote address by Paralympian Jessica Long. Join us today and tomorrow for more live sessions, and return at any time through January 21 to watch all sessions on demand.

PSP/Deck+ is a hybrid event, happening December 7-8. It's a great complement to the live event that took place last month. Each day runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST. During this time, you can attend live sessions and research the suppliers your business relies on. Content will then be available for two weeks.

Join PHTA and GENESIS® live and in person at the Southwest Pool & Spa Show, January 19-22 in San Antonio, TX. Below are just a few of the courses we'll be teaching:
– C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools
– D265: Master Designer Methods: Kirk Bianchi Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form
– Certified Pool & Spa Operator® (CPO®) Certification
– PHTA | ICC Present the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code

See a full list of educational offerings on the SWPSS website. We hope to see you there!

We will also be in Atlantic City January 25-27 for the Pool & Spa Show! We're offering five GENESIS® courses, four PHTA certification courses, and four PHTA education courses. We can't wait to see you there!

If you currently hold one or more of the following PHTA certifications and have a 2021 expiration date, you have until December 31 to complete your recertification! 

– CBP
– CMS
– CST
– CSP
– CPI
– CHTT
– CRP

In order to maintain your status as a PHTA-certified individual, you must submit a completed recertification application along with documentation of 24 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs).

PHTA is always growing! In November, 108 companies and individuals from around the country and the world joined PHTA. Meet our newest members and reach out to them to say hello!

PHTA is looking for seasoned industry professionals who want to give back to the industry by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice with another PHTA member through our unique, members-only mentoring program. Your level of commitment is in your hands – you can select your start and end dates, identify how many mentees you’d like to accept, and approve or decline requests from prospective mentees. View our Mentor Toolkit to learn more about this new program.

Does a work question have you stumped? Interested to see if other pool industry professionals around the country are experiencing the same challenges as you? Have a funny or insightful anecdote that you think others would like to hear? Share all of this and much more at myPHTA, the online community exclusively for PHTA members.

When it comes to designing visually stunning pools and environments that help change the way homeowners experience and enjoy their outdoor space, there is only one thing that sets the gold standard: the World’s Greatest Pools. The 2022 submission period is now open! All submissions must be received by February 15, 2022—and must meet ALL requirements on Pebble Technology's criteria page to qualify for judging by their professional industry panel.

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A business continuity plan can help create security in the event of disruptions from natural disasters, supply chain delays, and cyber attacks.

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Effective cost control in building pools is key to ensuring construction profitability. An integrated construction job costing software system will help minimize the possibility of hidden costs negatively impacting projects.

Latham Group, Inc., the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced that it has acquired Radiant Pools for approximately $90 million. The acquisition expands Latham’s product portfolio into vinyl-lined, aluminum-walled swimming pools, which are an affordable option that allow consumers to create the ultimate backyard experience, and which provide solutions for a variety of backyard pool applications.

In this season of giving, here is a pool-related story to warm your heart! We were especially happy to see PHTA members Automatic Pool Covers, Pools of Fun, and Cover Care in this article!

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The pool service industry is seeing a shift toward consolidation, with more companies entering the market with the goal of acquiring smaller pool service companies. There are definite advantages to this trend.

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Some pool shapes and sizes are difficult to design and install automatic covers for, but builders are getting creative by installing multiple covers on a pool.

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The ceiling of an indoor pool can have a significant impact on the user experience. Pool and spa companies need to make sure they have the right ceiling for the space.