The Need to Recognize Quality Shotcrete Placement

Watershape University (WU) was founded to provide everyone in the pool industry with educational resources to succeed. With this in mind, WU developed two credentials for those involved in shotcreted pool shells…

Contractor Qualification Renewal Direct Payment Form V3

Contractor Qualification Renewal Direct Payment Form V3

Disclosures

By submitting this renewal application, you reaffirm the agreements made upon your original application:

Code of Conduct

As an ASA Qualified Shotcrete Contractor we agree to ongoing compliance with the requirements and standards set forth in the ASA Shotcrete Contractor Qualification Program Description. We will not knowingly or purposefully violate any project specifications or requirements. We agree to maintain the required insurance coverage, staff our projects with trained and certified personnel, and strive to produce a high-quality product in a safe and professional manner.

Agreement

  1. The ASA decisions concerning qualification, including but not limited to the decision of the CQC shall be final and binding;
  2. The applicant will not institute legal action of any kind to challenge those decisions;
  3. Neither the ASA nor its members, officers, employees or representatives (including but not limited to the members of the CQC) shall be subject to any claim for legal or equitable relief (including but not limited to money judgements and injunctive relief) arising out of those decisions; and, in any event,
  4. Neither the ASA nor its members, officers, employees or representatives (including but not limited to the members of the CQC) shall be liable for consequential or incidental damages of any kind as a result of the ASA Qualification program. The applicant further agrees that if it commences legal action in violation of this agreement, it shall be responsible for paying all costs and expenses, including attorney fees incurred by ASA and/or its members, officers, employees or representatives in the course of defending that legal action.

Indemnification

In the event that any party asserts a claim for personal injury, property damage, economic loss of other damages against ASA and/or its members, officers, employees or representatives arising out of or relating to the acts or omissions of an ASA Qualified Shotcrete Contractor, the ASA Qualified Shotcrete Contractor shall, upon request, defend and indemnify ASA and/or its members, officers, employees or representatives and hold them harmless from all damages, judgement, costs, losses and expenses, including attorney fees, resulting from said claim.

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I have read and agreed to the above disclosures. I authorize the verification of the information provided on this form and declare that it is accurate to the best of my knowledge. By submitting this application, I authorize my consent.

 

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Steel Reinforcement for Shotcreted Pools

Position Statement #8, ASA Pool and Recreational Shotcrete Committee: Shotcrete, as defined by ACI Concrete Terminology, is “concrete placed by a high-velocity pneumatic projection from a nozzle.” Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. Reinforcement, typically as deformed steel bars, is embedded in concrete to create a composite section that is strong in both compression and tension and behaves in a ductile manner…

Skimmer: Ensuring the Continuity of the Bond Beam

This article shares some techniques and procedures we have developed as a company — from the guys in the field to our design team — along with input from industry leaders and exceptional educators, plus years of experience (including trial and error).

Dry-Mix Shotcrete Application Using Hydro-Mix System

Using a hydro-mix system can improve the performance and efficiency of dry-mix shotcrete, offering enhanced mixture control, reduced material waste from rebound, reduced dust, and improved placement quality.

Dewatering in Swimming Pools: Techniques, Benefits, and Best Practices

Dewatering is a crucial process in pool maintenance and construction that ensures the structural integrity, cleanliness, and longevity of swimming pools. Whether you’re a pool owner, contractor, or maintenance professional, understanding the purpose and methods of dewatering can help prevent costly damage and maintain optimal pool conditions.