This clearly written guide introduces the challenges and techniques involved in Swimming Pool construction. An illustrated guide to pool construction.  Planning and Layout - The Swimming Pool Contractor - Responsible Parties Scheduling - Pool Activity List  Surveying - Setting Survey Stakes - Layout Position  Earthwork - Soil Classification - Masonry Retaining Walls  Piping - Piping Guidelines - Plastic Pipe - Valving  Forming  Reinforcement - Reinforcement - Placing Steel  Concrete - Foundations - Concrete Materials - Checklist for Concrete  Pool Finishing - Plastering - Vinyl Pools - Fiberglass Pools  Deck Finishing - Pool Decks  Mechanical - Pumps - Heating the Pool - Filters  Electrical - Electrical Connections - Underwater Lights - Bonding  Pool Accessories - Fence Requirements - Specs for Masonry Fences - Diving Boards - Slides - Ladders  Pool Failures Includes a CD-ROM that contains the full book, PLUS an exclusive collection of more than 25 Different Swimming Pool Construction Details.