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PHTA UPDATES
PHTA's Awards of Excellence program is one of the largest, most renowned design competitions in the industry recognizing pool and hot tub installations. Each year, hundreds of entries showcasing beauty, creativity, and innovation are submitted by builders around the world. This year, we are giving you a head start! Entries are being accepted now through July 1. And, we have created categories based on the cost of the pool – so your project will compete against others of similar size and scope! View past winners on our inspiration gallery. Submit your project today!    RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
The PHTA Registered Pool Maintenance and Service Technician Apprenticeship Program is a nationwide program, registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, allowing the pool and spa profession to be more competitive with other industries that are also struggling for entry-level talent. And, because the PHTA apprenticeship program uses industry-developed competency and ANSI-approved standards developed by PHTA, employers and apprentices are assured that the program delivers the content needed to develop qualified service professionals. By combining paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, apprentices receive a skills-based education that prepares them for good-paying jobs – and helps you recruit, build, and retain a highly skilled workforce. The PHTA Apprenticeship Program is FREE for members. Enroll today!
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
GENESIS® is hosting its first Advanced Builder Workshop on March 8-9 at Fluidra North America headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. This two-day event teaches the advanced skills you need to build a structurally sound water vessel and will put you on the path to acquiring your Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional certification. Day one will offer you a deeper understanding of the standards, codes, and ordinances to help you work more effectively with building and health officials. The second day will focus on elevating your construction methods, from understanding soil mechanics and concrete science to building on difficult sites. Plus, take a behind-the-scenes tour of Fluidra's state-of-the-art research facility.
If you've been thinking about registering for virtual D271: Architectural Styles, TODAY is the day to ensure you receive your course materials (pictured here) on time! Class starts next Monday, February 14 at 6 p.m. ET. This four-part course covers important styles found across the U.S., including Arts and Crafts, Prairie Style, California Bungalow, Art Deco, Colonial, Federalist, Ranch Style, Mid-Century Modern, and Post-Modernism. D271 is a required course for the Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional designation.
 Come to the Everything Under the Sun Expo in Orlando for the GENESIS® education, and stay to visit PHTA at Booth 520! Pre-conference starts with E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas and D180: Drawing for Professionals. Then, there will be continuing education sessions on E151: The Do's and Don'ts of Pool Engineering & Construction, E155: Elevated Pool Construction, C171: Project Profiles - An Interactive Discussion on Design and Construction, and C309: The Beauty of the Edge - Vanishing Edge, Grass Edge, Perimeter Overflow Pools.
Water features have been a part of the landscape since ancient times. Are you familiar with the world's most famous water features? Can you effectively answer questions from your clients about them? If not, register for D280: History of Pools and Water Features, taking place March 14-15 in Charleston, SC, as part of the Master Pools Guild Meeting. Instructor Kate Wiseman, MLA, will explain how history incorporates into the design and development of your creations today. D280 is a required course for the Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional designation.
Join the California Pool & Spa Association (CPSA) on March 9 at Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course for a special golf tournament open to everyone in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry! Come to town a day early for the Western Pool & Spa Show and spend the day on the golf course networking with your industry colleagues and clients. There are plenty of ways to show your support for our industry through sponsorship opportunities at this event.
Interested in becoming a CPO (Certified Pool & Spa Operator) Instructor? Fill out an application and mark your calendar for the upcoming PHTA Instructor Assessment Schools. Our April school is sold out, but the next in-person school will be October 10-12, and the next virtual school will be March 2023.
MEMBERSHIP
PHTA is always growing! In January, 71 companies and individuals from around the country and the world joined PHTA. Meet our newest members and reach out to them to say hello!
Plan ahead for upcoming tradeshows and conferences! PHTA members receive a 15% discount on booth space at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo and The Pool & Spa Show. Contact the PHTA Member Services Team at memberservices@phta.org for your membership number prior to reserving space.
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.
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.
STANDARDS AND CODES
Under conditions of extreme or extended drought that some areas of the U.S. are facing, strict conservation measures may prohibit draining and replacement of pool water. Balancing the need to conserve water with the need to keep pools and pool environments safe and healthy for bathers is a challenge pool operators must address. An RWQC Fact Sheet on Water Conservation During Droughts is now available on the PHTA website. This topic also appears in AQUA Magazine's Tech Notes section in the February 2022 issue.
PHTA Codes staff met with IAPMO staff to discuss proposals to update the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code in the current code cycle.
ADVOCACY
The ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards address independent access to swimming pools and spas. The U.S. Access Board is offering a free webinar on March 3 from 2:30-4 p.m. ET and will review application of these requirements to swimming pools and spas, as well as the technical requirements for pool lifts, sloped entries, transfer steps, transfer walls, and stairs. Additionally, Board staff will address aquatic recreation facilities, such as lazy rivers, wave action pools, and water play components. Presenters will also clarify common sources of confusion about accessible swimming pools and spas.
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Forbes
Your growing business may require you to fine-tune your strategies for finding the best people. There is no one-size-fits-all policy, so start with these five questions. INDUSTRY NEWS
AQUA Magazine
AQUA’s annual survey of pool and spa professionals across the U.S. provides a catalogue of service wisdom. Read on for tips that range from the time-saving to the strategic. PoolPro Magazine
Organization is a frequently overlooked factor in efficiency. In this case study, one company maximized efficiency and safety as well as vehicle longevity by bringing order to their fleet of service trucks. Pool and Spa News
Clients will thank a pool designer who takes more than visual appeal into consideration. Builders discuss ways to mask unwanted noise and create a soundscape that will perfectly complement a client’s new pool. UPCOMING EVENTS
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D271: Architectural Styles
