The Speakers Corner has concluded August Show Speakers will be confirmed closer to the event.
Do Your Homework with Our SPASA Victoria Endorsed Free Seminars
The decision to install a spa or pool is a complex issue and a big lifestyle choice for the whole family. Get the latest professional advice and information from SPASA members at the free Speakers Corner to help ensure you get it right.
Hear from the experts to ensure that you are armed with all the right information when planning and purchasing your new spa or pool. The Speakers Corner is situated on the show floor, no booking required.
Speakers Corner
Friday 1 February 2019
12:15pm |
Choosing the right pool for my area Mario Aiezza, Victoria and Queensland State Manager, Structerre Consulting The choice of pool type and location can be influenced by many factors, but the primary factors are soil classification, proximity to adjacent structures and the number and size of trees around the area. This presentation will go through the importance of understanding these factors and ensuring your pool builder has considered and investigated them correctly. We will help you ask the right questions and give you some ideas of what to avoid. |
1pm |
Start to Finish When Constructing Your Project David Jarman, Director, Coolabah Building In this session, David Jarman will discuss the importance of a design, what to look for when engaging a contractor, the importance of a contract and working with your contractor. He will also share important points for when your project is being handed over on completion. |
2pm |
How to Be a Winner with Your Pool and Landscape Choices David Kirkpatrick, Director, Outdoor Creations Join David Kirkpatrick as he discusses how to identify the pitfalls of expensive decisions and avoid them, making smart choices in pool and pool surrounds and how to ensure you get the best value for money. |
3pm |
A to Z About Fibreglass Pools Ted Martin, Director, Compass Pools Melbourne Discover the benefits and options when choosing a fibreglass pool. Join Ted Martin as he discusses their history, what to look for, the position of the pool, the finished product and examples of installations. |
4pm |
Choosing the Correct Tiles for Your Residential Pool Keron McCallum-Gaul, General Manager, Klay Tiles Keron McCallum-Gaul presents some information for consideration when selecting tiles for your residential pool. The presentation will cover topics such as tile formats, slip resistance, surface finishes, colours, pool safety, tile manufacturing, and all the way to the types of glues, grouts and silicon systems used. |
5pm |
Evaluating Alternative Decking Options and Installation Costs David Blackman, National Sales Manager, DECO This session will provide an overview of the different decking solutions that are available for your pool and spa areas. It will include an overview of materials, maintenance, non-slip options, and installation. |
6pm |
Make Life Easier with a Self-Cleaning Pool Justin Nicholas, General Manager, Cooke Industries Do you want an easy-to-own pool? An in-floor cleaning system can easily be installed into your pool during construction so it cleans itself while you relax. This session will introduce in-floor cleaning systems, explain how they operate and outline the important design considerations to make your new pool a pleasure to own. |
Saturday 2 Feb 2019
10:15am |
Choosing the right pool for my area Mario Aiezza, Victoria and Queensland State Manager, Structerre Consulting The choice of pool type and location can be influenced by many factors, but the primary factors are soil classification, proximity to adjacent structures and the number and size of trees around the area. This presentation will go through the importance of understanding these factors and ensuring your pool builder has considered and investigated them correctly. We will help you ask the right questions and give you some ideas of what to avoid. |
11am |
Start to Finish When Constructing Your Project David Jarman, Director, Coolabah Building In this session, David Jarman will discuss the importance of a design, what to look for when engaging a contractor, the importance of a contract and working with your contractor. He will also share important points for when your project is being handed over on completion.. |
12pm |
More Than the Pool Scott Wynd, Director, MINT Pool and Landscape Design What we want from an outdoor area is so much more than a pool. Scott Wynd has 30 years of experience and has won numerous awards both at home and abroad. Scott will share his many tips to achieve a great outdoor space. |
1pm
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How to Be A Winner with Your Pool and Landscape Choices David Kirkpatrick, Director, Outdoor Creations Join David Kirkpatrick as he discusses how to identify the pitfalls of expensive decisions and avoid them, making smart choices in pool and pool surround decisions and how to ensure you get the best value for money. |
2pm |
The Importance of Engaging a Landscape Designer When You Are Considering Building a Pool Justine Carlile, Landscape Designer, Justine Carlile Landscape Design Join Justine Carlile as she discusses the importance of engaging a landscape designer when you are considering building a pool. Justine will explain how an experienced and qualified landscape and pool designer can provide a blueprint for your garden giving due consideration to important elements such as the pool and spa, pergola, outdoor room, outdoor furniture, paving, ornamentation, decoration and very importantly, foliage.
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3pm |
Garden and Pool Design - why do some just work? Ian Barker, Landscaping Victoria There are far more considerations to be made in the Garden Design Process, than just digging a large hole, when a pool is part of the landscape. |
4pm |
Designing with Timber Colin McKenzie, Product Manager, Porta In this session, Lyle Maybury discusses the key factors to ensuring the timber you use is responsibly sourced, meets sustainable building design criteria and is designed in such a way that it will last for years to come. Learning Outcomes:
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5pm |
The Shift to Automation and the Future of Your Backyard Robert Emmett, Head of Marketing, Hayward Pool Products (Australia) The session will take a brief look at the development of the swimming pool in Australia and highlight the advancement of the industry across Australia. Robert Emmett will demonstrate some of the incredible things that are now possible, such as backyard automation systems, the ability to control your complete backyard from your smartphone. |
Sunday 3 Feb 2019
10:15am |
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11am |
"Introducing the Show Garden - More than the Pool" Scott Wynd and Darin Bradbury, Directors MINT Pool and Landscape Design What we want from an outdoor area is so much more than a pool. Scott Wynd and Darin Bradbury have had over 30 years of experience and have won numerous awards. Scott and Darin will share their many tips to achieve a great outdoor space. |
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12pm |
The Importance of Engaging a Landscape Designer When You Are Considering Building a Pool Justine Carlile, Landscape Designer, Justine Carlile Landscape Design Join Justine Carlile as she discusses the importance of engaging a landscape designer when you are considering building a pool. Justine will explain how an experienced and qualified landscape and pool designer can provide a blueprint for your garden giving due consideration to important elements such as the pool and spa, pergola, outdoor room, outdoor furniture, paving, ornamentation, decoration and very importantly, foliage. |
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Designing with Timber Lyle Maybury, Commercial Sales Manager, Porta In this session, Lyle Maybury discusses the key factors to ensuring the timber you use is responsibly sourced, meets sustainable building design criteria and is designed in such a way that it will last for years to come. Learning Outcomes:
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3pm |
Victorian Building Authority - session information coming soon |
Sessions subject to change.