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.
Build a stronger foundation for your career with this three-day, information-rich course designed to sharpen your technical confidence and long-term value in the field. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how core principles drive smarter construction decisions—helping you deliver higher-quality work, avoid costly mistakes, and stand out as a trusted professional.
From foundational engineering concepts to every major phase of pool construction—layout, forming, utilities, safety barriers, shotcrete, waterproofing, finishes, and start-up—you’ll develop practical knowledge you can apply immediately. Walk away with the skills and insight to elevate your craftsmanship, expand your opportunities, and grow a more resilient, future-ready career.
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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