Georgia Classic Pool’s Andrew Dover earns PHTA builder certification

Georgia Classic Pool says Andrew Dover has earned the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional designation, adding industry-specific credentialing to his design and construction role. The certification is intended to validate pool-building knowledge and support the company’s custom pool and outdoor living work in North Metro Atlanta.

Why it matters: - Andrew Dover’s new PHTA credential adds third-party validation to the design and construction skills he brings to Georgia Classic Pool. - The certification supports the company’s work on custom pools and outdoor living projects, where design, construction and project management have to align. - Georgia Classic Pool says homeowner investments in custom backyard projects depend on knowledgeable professionals from the earliest design phase through construction.

What happened: - Georgia Classic Pool announced that Andrew Dover earned the Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional designation from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, powered by GENESIS®. - Dover serves as Designer, Project Manager and Construction Manager for Outdoor Living at the Milton, Georgia-based company. - His certification is valid through December 31, 2029.

The details: - The Certified Builder Professional designation is part of PHTA’s Certified Pool Builder & Design Professional Pathway. - PHTA describes the CBP as a nationally recognized designation that validates knowledge and skills in the pool and spa industry. - Earning the designation requires professional education and examination in swimming pool construction. - The GENESIS® concrete pool construction curriculum covers site analysis, pool plumbing, fluid engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering, electrical considerations, excavation, shotcrete construction, waterproofing, tile and coping, concrete decking, interior finishes, pool startup and project closeout. - Candidates must pass the CBP Professional Exam and meet PHTA requirements for ethical conduct and professionalism. - Dover completed those requirements and received the certification. - Dover holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Kennesaw State University. - His work at Georgia Classic Pool has given him experience in swimming pool and outdoor living design, project management, construction coordination and field construction. - Georgia Classic Pool says Dover’s role spans concept development with homeowners, project management during construction and coordination of outdoor living features. - His construction responsibilities include hardscapes, patios, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, covered structures and related outdoor living elements. - Georgia Classic Pool is formally known as Georgia Outdoor Living, Inc., doing business as Georgia Classic Pool. - The company serves North Metro Atlanta and surrounding communities. - Georgia Classic Pool specializes in custom swimming pools, spas and complete outdoor living environments. - More information is available at GeorgiaClassicPool.com. - The release also points readers to Dover’s public profiles on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.

Between the lines: - The certification adds a formal industry credential to Dover’s hands-on background, which may help Georgia Classic Pool signal deeper technical capability to prospective clients. - The announcement also underscores a broader message: custom pool construction is being framed as a multidisciplinary build process, not just a design service. - Vance Dover says Andrew Dover’s training reflects the company’s focus on continued professional development and better project outcomes.

What’s next: - Georgia Classic Pool is likely to continue using Dover’s combined design and construction experience across future custom pool and outdoor living projects. - The company says it wants its team to keep learning and improving as it takes on new work. - Dover’s certification remains active until the end of 2029, giving the company several years of added credentialed expertise.

The bottom line: - Andrew Dover’s new PHTA credential gives Georgia Classic Pool another proof point for the technical side of its custom backyard business.