If you are a local business, this is an incredibly important reminder for you to prep now for winter! As you may know, here on the West Coast, seasons can change quickly with little to no notice. And with the winter season fast approaching, now is the time for local businesses to get prepared! As the owner of a business … Read More
Pool Construction Update: Concrete Strike in Metro Vancouver
You may not already be aware, but as of June 2022, a month-long labour dispute hit the foundation of Metro Vancouver’s construction industry. A strike by nearly 300 workers shut down 12 concrete operations, slashing the supply of concrete and stalling many projects. The Homebuilders Association Vancouver said large commercial and industrial projects are taking precedence for deliveries of what little … Read More
Project Update: Coquitlam Commercial Landscape
Everybody loves to come home to well-thought-out spaces, green lawns, pretty foliage, and more. Even outside of apartment buildings, appearances matter! Landscaping plays a huge factor in an apartment building’s curb appeal. Beautiful, well-tended landscaping tells potential owners and renters that strata managers or property managers truly do care about the place. The experts in our landscaping division have … Read More
Surrey Custom Pool Design
Here at GRN Group of Companies, we work with our customers every step of the way to custom design and build their pool space. This post showcases one of our favourite recently-completed projects in Surrey, BC! Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have been experiencing a TON of rain this Spring (if you can even call this a Spring), but that’s … Read More
Improve your golf game with an at-home putting green!
For many, putting greens are an excellent addition to a backyard that can deliver value to homeowners, their friends, and their property. They are a great place to have fun, improve your golf game, and relax. They also improve the overall look and feel of your backyard as a focal point or activity. More importantly, if you miss a short … Read More
5 Great Reasons to Join our Team!
We’ve been in the landscape, pool contractor, and retail business all our lives. We love what we do, and we’re always looking for excellent people to join our team. As we continue to rapidly expand, here are 5 great reasons to join our team! 1. We’re not just a business, we’re a family. Our father started the company over fifty … Read More
Our Shotcrete Pool Construction Process
Concrete pools can be constructed with the shotcrete or gunite process. The difference is when the concrete mixes with the water. Shotcrete always refers to wet concrete that’s already fully mixed before it’s shot out of a hose. Scroll down below to view the steps to our shotcrete process at-a-glance! First, when constructing a concrete pool with the shotcrete method, … Read More
Famous Celebrity Pools we love
Celebrities frequently get noticed for everything they do, whether its something they achieve in pop culture, jet-setting to fabulous destinations, or – even more so during the pandemic – enjoying their everyday “downtime” at home like the rest of us. With the advent of social media and digital sharing platforms, we are now privy to a special glimpse into their … Read More
GRN Pool & Landscape: 2021 Highlights
Here’s a round-up of some of our favourite project highlights in 2021! Thank you to our amazing clients + customers for trusting our team with their vision to create the ultimate outdoor spaces. We are so excited for our upcoming projects in 2022! No matter how large or small your project may be, we have the right design solutions and … Read More
Why Pools Are Better Than the Beach
As a pool company located in close proximity to beautiful White Rock Beach, we’ve spent years debating with locals on whether or not it’s better to go to a pool or to the beach. We know that White Rock beach is home to the ever-so-famous pier, where it’s not uncommon to see people jumping into the deep, Pacific waters below, … Read More
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