September 30 2011 Table of Contents

If there’s one fact about automation on which almost every builder agrees, it’s that no two systems are quite alike. Read more

When selecting automation components, some companies choose to shave a little off the cost by installing switches for waterfeatures on the side of the spa. Read more

When the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act was passed in December 2007, the industry took it very seriously. Read more

We’ve all heard about the grim employment picture, and many of us have experienced it firsthand. But I didn’t understand what it’s really like out there until my 18-year-old son began looking for a job. Read more

When talking about safety-specific products, something that’s often taken for granted in the whole equation is lighting. Read more

Arch Chemicals’ upcoming acquisition by an international biocide company is not expected to alter its core business, but some speculate that changes could follow. Read more

Industry groups across Arizona are educating their members about the state’s upcoming pool pump efficiency standards. Read more

Water restrictions are clamping down in Texas as the state suffers through a historic drought. Read more

In Florida, good help has become increasingly hard to find. Read more

The Foundation for Pool & Spa Industry Education is studying how commercial pools can be made as energy efficient as possible while maintaining appropriate water-quality levels. Read more

Swimming pool builders across the country are finding a lucrative revenue stream in assisted living facilities and retirement communities. Read more

Among travelers of all stripes, Monterey, Calif., is known for beautiful beaches, delicious food and a quaint seaside atmosphere. Read more