Barr and Wray adopted a Japanese influence on the refurbishment of Center Parcs’ Nottingham Forest Aqua Sana… Taking their inspiration from Shinrin-Yoki, the Japanese wellness trend of forest bathing, Barr and Wray took on the refurbishment of Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana at Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. Outdoor areas and walkways allow guests to reap […]
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Origin Leisure created this orangery style residential pool extension… Using light finishes and tiled wall areas and lots of natural light through the glazed roof lantern, the team from Origin Leisure was able to create this award-winning pool house with a modern tranquil feel. The brief revolved around the construction of a 7 x 4m […]
From its very foundations, eco-friendly factors and social responsibility have been at the forefront of the Niveko Pools philosophy. During the construction of the company’s new Czech Republic headquarters, consideration was given to the rise in electro-mobility so the site offers fully functional charging stations for electric cars. All residual material left over from production […]
With the recent appointment of John Gilchrist as an additional service engineer, based in Scotland, Heatstar have extended their UK coverage to offer and even more comprehensive level of breakdown and maintenance support. Involved in the HVAC trade for over ten years, John’s appointment will mean Heatstar can offer an even speedier response time for […]
The directors of Oxfordshire based Penguin Swimming Pools have completed a management buyout of the company that has been trading for more than 50 years, boasts a ÂŁ5m turnover and employs 30 people. The new owners have a wealth of experience. Leading the team is Alex Angus as Managing Director with Bill Simpson as Construction […]
KLAFS CONFIRM GUNCAST MARRIAGE KLAFS, the world-leading designers and installers of wellness facilities, has confirmed its acquisition of Guncast, one of the UK’s most prestigious swimming pool contractors. Born from a partnership which began in 2016, when Guncast was chosen as a supplier of KLAFS products to the UK market, the relationship has since evolved […]
The last 18 months have been tough on pools, writes Brian Guthrie for PWTAG. The cost of having pools closed and then reopening them safely – twice – has been immense. Running public pools is expensive anyway and keeping them ticking over ,with no revenue, has cost millions. So where do we stand, and what […]
Buckingham Pools Managing Director, Paul Walton-Collett began his swimming pool building career in 1998 and now heads one of the most successful pool companies in the country. Quite a journey from his original music career when he ran his own recording studios… WHAT WAS YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE POOL INDUSTRY? Joined Oxford Pools in 1998 […]
Aqua Platinum Projects celebrates its first decade in business with the title Pool Contractors Of The Year… Cutting his pool-building teeth with the family business, ten years ago Ryan Fronda took the giant leap of going independent; forming his own company, Aqua Platinum Projects. It has been a journey that has seen APP record sustained […]
Modern pool management is all about making processes as efficient and easy as possible. With this in mind, one of the most innovative products on the market is the GC PoolCop – a smart pool management system that remotely monitors every aspect of a pool. It consists of a Valve Data Unit that is installed […]
