Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Know Your Customer

    • Know Your Customer
  • 3

    Project Scope

    • Project Scope - Part 1

    • Project Scope - Part 2
  • 4

    Filtration & Pumps/Plumbing

    • Filtration & Pumps/Plumbing - Part 1

    • Filtration & Pumps/Plumbing - Part 2

    • Filtration & Pumps/Plumbing - Part 3
  • 5

    Rock, Gravel & Heavy Equipment

    • Rock, Gravel & Heavy Equipment - Part 1

    • Rock, Gravel & Heavy Equipment - Part 2

    • Rock, Gravel & Heavy Equipment - Part 3

    • Rock, Gravel & Heavy Equipment - Part 4
  • 6

    Decorative Components

    • Decorative Components

    • Mahomet Vlog - Part 1

    • Mahomet Vlog - Part 2

    • Mahomet Vlog - Part 3
  • 7

    Sustainable Water Features

    • Sustainable Water Features - Part 1

    • Sustainable Water Features - Part 2

    • Sustainable Water Features - Part 3

    • Phipps Vlog - Part 1

    • Phipps Vlog - Part 2
  • 8

    Project Showcases

    • Shedd Aquarium

    • Aqualand

    • La Primavera Urbana - Part 1

    • La Primavera Urbana - Part 2
  • 9

    Site Evaluation Checklist

    • Site Evaluation Checklist - Part 1

    • Site Evalulation Checklist - Part 2
  • 10

    Bidding Out a Large Commercial Project: Shedd Aquarium

    • Importance of Task Times

    • Important Numbers to Remember

    • Example Project

    • Water in Motion Calculations - Part 1

    • Water in Motion Calculations - Part 2

    • Basin and Excavation - Part 1

    • Basin and Excavation - Part 2

    • Liner and Underlayment

    • Pump Calculations

    • Rock Calculations - Part 1

    • Rock Calculations - Part 2

    • Rock Calculations - Part 3

    • Task Times - Part 1

    • Task Times - Part 2

    • Task Times - Part 3

    • Task Times - Part 4

    • Task Times - Part 5

    • Bid Sheet - Part 1

    • Bid Sheet - Part 2

    • Project Overview

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.”

Vice President of Construction

Brian Helfrich

Brian has been with Aquascape, Inc. since 1995, starting out in the warehouse and working his way up to his current position as construction manager. He’s given hundreds of pond construction seminars across the country and is considered to be one of the premier waterfall builders in the nation. Brian shared his pond expertise as a contributing author for The Pond Builder’s Bible, published by Aquascape, Inc. Brian’s creative pond designs have been featured in numerous publications, including Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications, and Nature’s Garden. In addition, Brian has generously extended his pond artistry to several impressive, public water feature designs including Epcot® International Flower and Garden Show, Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and more. He also appeared on Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series. Since 2006, Brian has designed and led the project team for Aquascape’s signature water gardens at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, much to the delight of show attendees. In 2009, Brian and the Aquascape Designs construction crew received the Silver Award for Excellence in Landscape from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association.