Georgia Classic Pool’s Andrew Dover Earns PHTA Certified Builder Professional Certification

Andrew Dover earns PHTA’s Certified Builder Professional designation, strengthening Georgia Classic Pool’s design and construction expertise.

MILTON, GA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Georgia Classic Pool, a family-owned custom swimming pool and outdoor living company serving North Metro Atlanta, is proud to announce that **Andrew Dover has earned the Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional (CBP) designation from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), powered by GENESIS^®**.

Dover serves in several key roles at Georgia Classic Pool, including **Designer, Project Manager, and Construction Manager for Outdoor Living**. His CBP certification further strengthens the combination of design experience, construction knowledge, and project management expertise he brings to Georgia Classic Pool clients.

The Certified Builder Professional designation is part of PHTA’s Certified Pool Builder & Design Professional Pathway. PHTA describes the CBP as a nationally recognized professional designation that provides third-party validation of an individual’s knowledge and skills within the pool and spa industry.

“Andrew has the ability to look at a project from both the design and construction sides,” said **Vance Dover of Georgia Classic Pool**. “A great backyard project has to be more than beautiful on a computer screen. The design has to work with the property, it has to be buildable, and all of the pool and outdoor living elements have to come together properly. Earning his CBP certification is another step in Andrew’s continued professional growth, and we are extremely proud of him.”

### Professional Education in Swimming Pool Construction

Earning the Certified Builder Professional designation requires professional education and examination in swimming pool construction.

The GENESIS^® concrete pool construction curriculum addresses many of the disciplines involved in building a structurally sound swimming pool, including 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 also successfully complete the CBP Professional Exam demonstrating competency in pool and spa construction and meet PHTA requirements related to ethical conduct and professionalism.

Dover successfully completed those requirements and was awarded the **Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional designation by PHTA**. His certification is currently valid through December 31, 2029.

### Connecting Design With Construction

Dover’s responsibilities at Georgia Classic Pool span multiple phases of the design and construction process.

As a **Designer**, he works with homeowners to develop custom swimming pool and outdoor living concepts based on the property, architecture of the home, client preferences, and how the family intends to use the space.

As a **Project Manager**, Dover helps guide projects from design into construction and coordinates the many details required to transform the original concept into a completed outdoor environment.

As **Construction Manager for Outdoor Living**, he is involved in the construction and coordination of the features that frequently surround and complement Georgia Classic Pool’s custom swimming pools, including hardscapes, patios, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, covered structures, and other outdoor living elements.

That combination allows Dover to evaluate a project not only from the standpoint of appearance, but also from the practical perspective of how it will be constructed.

“Some of the best decisions on a project are made before construction ever begins,” said Andrew Dover. “Understanding construction makes you a better designer, and understanding the design intent makes you a better project manager. My goal is to bring those pieces together so that what we design for a client translates successfully into the finished backyard.”

### Building on a Construction Management Education

Dover’s PHTA certification builds upon his existing construction education and experience.

He holds a **Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Kennesaw State University** and has continued developing his experience through his work at Georgia Classic Pool.

His responsibilities within the company have provided experience in swimming pool and outdoor living design, project management, construction coordination, and field construction. The CBP designation adds pool-industry-specific professional education and certification to that foundation.

### Investing in Professional Development

For Georgia Classic Pool, Dover’s achievement reflects the company’s broader commitment to professional education and continued improvement.

Building a custom swimming pool and complete outdoor living environment requires coordination among numerous disciplines and trades. Site conditions, elevations, drainage, structures, plumbing, equipment, electrical systems, decking, finishes, landscaping, and outdoor structures must ultimately work together as one finished environment.

“Homeowners are making a substantial investment when they build a custom swimming pool and outdoor living space,” Vance Dover said. “They deserve knowledgeable people involved from the earliest design conversations through construction. We want our team to continue learning and improving regardless of how many pools we have built. Andrew pursuing and earning this certification fits that philosophy perfectly.”

### About Andrew Dover, CBP

**Andrew Dover** is a Designer, Project Manager, and Construction Manager for Outdoor Living at Georgia Classic Pool. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Kennesaw State University and is a PHTA Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional. His responsibilities span swimming pool and outdoor living design, project management, and construction coordination.

### About Georgia Classic Pool

**Georgia Outdoor Living, Inc., doing business as Georgia Classic Pool**, is a family-owned custom swimming pool and outdoor living company serving North Metro Atlanta and surrounding communities.

Georgia Classic Pool specializes in custom swimming pools, spas, and complete outdoor living environments. The company combines custom design, construction, and project management to create outdoor spaces tailored to each client’s home, property, lifestyle, and vision.

For more information about Georgia Classic Pool, its projects, or Andrew Dover’s professional background, visit **GeorgiaClassicPool.com**.

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