CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction
September 28 - 30, 2026
Katy, TX
IACET CEUs offered: 2.4
Duration: 24
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Taught by: Ben Lasseter, IWI
Address: Heritage Pool Supply South Katy
2737 W Grand Parkway N, Suite B Katy, TX 77449
The Essentials of Pool Construction.
In this information-rich course, students work through three days of enriching lecture and instruction, carefully examining the key elements of swimming pool construction with a focus on how basic engineering directly determines construction methods and details.
Section One defines basic engineering, Section Two describes key construction phases including layout, forming, utilities, safety barriers, shotcrete, waterproofing, tile and coping, all with an eye toward exceeding standards and best practices. The program concludes with Section Three, in-depth examinations of concrete decking, plaster science and start-up methods.
What you will learn:
Define engineering disciplines involved in pool construction: geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, and electrical.
Examine workmanship standards needed for both code compliance and creating durable and serviceable structures and systems over time.
Examine artisan points: tile and coping, decking, plaster preparations, cementitious finishes, materials science.
Discuss the fine points of running a pool construction project in terms of documentation, insurance, plan submittals, permitting, and coordination with the multiple trades involved in each project.
Your instructor.
Ben Lasseter, IWI
As Partner and Director of Construction, Benjamin is responsible for bringing Design Ecology’s designs to life. He oversees all construction projects from planning to completion while managing a skilled team of craftsmen to provide unparalleled attention to detail.
After earning his B.S. in Horticulture at Texas A&M Benjamin gained valuable experience working as Assistant Superintendent on one of the nation’s top resort golf courses. He moved on to manage the construction division of a landscape architecture firm for 4 years where he built luxury estate landscapes and pools. Benjamin opened his own landscape design and construction company in early 2009 & joined with Scott Cummings, RLA, ASLA and CB in 2010 to form Design Ecology.
Ben is a core instructor for Watershape University, and serves as WU's Dean of Construction.
Become certified.
Certified Watershape Foreman
This industry-recognized certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge to build basic pools, spas, and other water features to a high, global standard. This certification is also the first step toward earning more advanced credentials in the industry.
Requirements: C2111 + Exam
Resources
Venue Address
Address: Heritage Pool Supply South Katy
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