Course curriculum

  • 1

    Advanced Construction: Contemporary Recreational Ponds

  • 2

    From Natural to Formal

    • From Natural to Formal - Part 1

    • From Natural to Formal Part 2

    • From Natural to Formal Part 3

    • From Natural to Formal Part 4

    • From Natural to Formal Part 5

    • From Natural to Formal Part 6

    • From Natural to Formal Part 7

    • From Natural to Formal Part 8
  • 3

    Pumps and Prefiltration

    • Pumps and Prefiltration Part 1

    • Pumps and Prefiltration Part 2
  • 4

    Formal Design Concepts

    • Formal Design Concepts Part 1

    • Formal Design Concepts Part 2
  • 5

    Aqualand Design and Plan

    • Aqualand Design and Plan Part 1

    • Aqualand Design and Plan Part 2

    • Aqualand Design and Plan Part 3

    • Aqualand Design and Plan Part 4
  • 6

    Demolition and Excavation

    • Demolition and Excavation Part 1

    • Demolition and Excavation Part 2
  • 7

    Subliner Drainage Geotextile

    • Subliner Drainage Geotextile Part 1

    • Subliner Drainage Geotextile Part 2

    • Subliner Drainage Geotextile Part 3
  • 8

    Viewing Panel Frame Installation

    • Viewing Panel Frame Installation Part 1

    • Viewing Panel Frame Installation Part 2
  • 9

    Sunken Patio Block Wall Installation

    • Sunken Patio Block Wall Installation Part 1

    • Sunken Patio Block Wall Installation Part 2
  • 10

    Liner Installation Boulder Placement

    • Liner Installation
  • 11

    Block Wall and Pond Installation

    • Block Wall and Pond Installation Part 1

    • Block Wall and Pond Installation Part 2
  • 12

    Viewing Panel Glass Installation

    • Viewing Panel Glass Installation Part 1

    • Viewing Panel Glass Installation Part 2

    • Viewing Panel Glass Installation Part 3
  • 13

    Recirculation System and Filtration

    • Recirculation System and Filtration Part 1

    • Recirculation System and Filtration Part 2
  • 14

    Finishing and Interior Details

    • Finishing and Additional Details
  • 15

    Bidding Recreational Ponds

    • Bidding Part 1

    • Bidding Part 2

    • Bidding Part 3

    • Bidding Part 4

    • Bidding Part 5

    • Bidding Part 6 - The Bid Sheet

Instructor(s)

Vice President of Field Research and Contractor Development

Ed Beaulieu

Ed has been with Aquascape since the summer of 1993; his background and passion for the environment is evident in his numerous design/build projects. Ed uses his expertise and experience to create and improve industry products. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology with an emphasis in limnology (study of freshwater ecosystems), with graduate studies in marine biology and coastal zone management.Ed has designed and installed over 1,000 water features of all sizes. He’s an author, inventor, and speaker for the water garden industry. His role in consulting and construction services has allowed him to travel the world to practice his craft. Ed recently appeared as “the scientist” in Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series. As the Director of Field Research at Aquascape, Ed tackles a wide variety of unique projects. He continually pushes Aquascape products to their limits while exploring innovative solutions and techniques to stay in front of the competition. Ed sums up his career in the words of Robert Mondavi, “Find a job that you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.”