C2711: Essential Major Renovations Workshop
October 22 - 23, 2025
Reno, NV
Hosted by
IACET CEUs offered: 1.6
Duration: 16 hours
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Taught by: David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI | Paolo Benedetti, IWI
Address: Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Grow your opportunities in the the renovations market.
As existing pools age and ownership shifts to a new generation, major renovations are becoming a growing force in the watershape construction market. This two-day course blends focused lectures with a hands-on design project to equip you with the skills to lead successful renovation transformations.
What you will learn:
Become knowledgable in the market
Explore the scope and nuances of major renovation projects.
Gain design inspiration
Review images that will inspire design and illustrate key concepts.
Execute a renovation design
Develop a complete renovation project from site analysis, troubleshooting existing problems and failures, through first-draft design.
Gain experience with an end-to-end plan
Describe the scope of work, design, material selection, structural engineering, mechanical systems, construction considerations and project management.
Your instructors.
David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI
Peterson is President/CEO of Watershape Consulting, Inc., an international planning, design and engineering firm providing owners, architects, contractors, and the legal profession with services relating to residential, commercial and institutional pools, spas and water features.
He obtained his B.S. Civil Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a registered engineer in several states. Peterson has been in the watershape industry since 1994 when he began his career designing life support systems for large aquariums and marine mammal exhibits. He was Vice President Engineering at Polaris Pool Systems where he developed and patented several products.
Peterson reorganized the Genesis 3 Design Group into GENESIS® University in 2012. When GENESIS merged with the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) in 2016, Peterson became Director of Education for GENESIS, a position he held until forming Watershape University.
Paolo Benedetti, IWI
Paolo Benedetti is the President/CEO of Aquatic Technology Pool & Spa and Lux Environs, one of the world’s leading luxury design and build construction firms. As a licensed pool builder and general building contractor, he has managed the design or construction of residential and commercial aquatics projects, vacation resorts, and high-end luxury residences spanning five continents. Widely published and recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on watershape design, he is currently a faculty member for Watershape University.Paolo Benedetti is the President/CEO of Aquatic Technology Pool & Spa and Lux Environs, one of the world’s leading luxury design and build construction firms. As a licensed pool builder and general building contractor, he has managed the design or construction of residential and commercial aquatics projects, vacation resorts, and high-end luxury residences spanning five continents. Widely published and recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on watershape design, he is currently a faculty member for Watershape University.%MCEPASTEBIN%
Become certified.
Certified Watershape Renovator (CWR)
This credential demonstrates that you have met a globally recognized standard for expertly reshaping, reconfiguring, and renovating pools, spas, and waterfeatures—backed by verified training and a completed in-class project.