Conclude scope of work: 

• Overall Design.
  • Pool and/or Spa & associated Aquascapes;
    • Design/Theme:  The greatest synergy will more likely be achieved by keeping the consistency in balance and congruency of the surrounding elements and the flow from the house.  Example, if you put a lagoon themed pool/landscape into a small yard surrounded by a phalynx type wall of houses backing onto to it, it won't realize as much synergy in design as it would if placed on a larger lot with a natural setting. 
    • Shape:  The more pure of a fit with the overall plan, the more sound the overall aesthetic product will be.
    • Size:  The average size pool is 16' x 32' (approx 5m x 10m).  The chosen size should be about the best overall balance.  Having a pool on the larger side of the spectrum costs more to heat and keep up.  It may not be the capital cost that determines what exact size is actually honed in on but rather the projected running cost to keep it up to the temperature that you feel that will be most comfortable and will maximize usage.
    • Interior configuration dimensions:  Careful consideration should be given to the distribution of the dimensions of the interior configuration.  Example; overall 32' long pool.  Which suits your family's use better, the standard 8' long shallow end followed by a 14' front slope, a 6' bottom and a 4' back slope as is a standard configuration, or longer shallow end or larger hopper etc.
    • Finishes:  There are a plethora of options regarding the interior finish, types, colours & unit sizes of plaster and tile lend variation to fine tune the look within the chosen theme.  Besides the many vinyl liner prints to choose from, step colour and matching capacity, adjusted water levels/notched coping etc all contribute to the overall aesthetic value.
    • Options:  Determin the items that must be part of the poolscape from the start, identify the optional components that be easily be added afterward at little to no extraencumbrace of cost.
    • Operation specifics:  Determin the exact functions desired, the filtration, plumbing, heating, cleaning, water purification components/options will vary in type, sizing and interactivity.
    • Placement location etc:  Take into account the elevations and corresponding pros & cons in operation effect, efficiency, expandibility etc.
  • Landscape;
    • Design:  A design that unites the pool as an extention of the home, keeps in unison with the overall design theme
    • Layout,
    • Location & dimensions & elevations, 
    • Finishes,
    • Options,
    • Associated amenities etc.
• Phase Layering.
  • Decide which phase is happening in specific order and estimated associated timelines.
• Budget Design.
  • Total contract price:  Become familiar with not only the main cotract but also any & all associated contracts for goods or services required by alternate sources and third party agents/suppliers.
  • Payment Schedule
    • Identify the contract or group of contracts.
    • Establish the associated payment schedule for the contract or group of contracts.
    • Familiarize yourself with the requirements that will be needed to be organized to fulfil this obligation.  Delays in payments required will result in delays in work procedures.  Extra costs as incurred by direct, indirect & other means may result in chargebacks to the client.
      • Common examples;
        • Delayed time to tranfer funds between accounts.
        • Delayed time in requisitioning redemption transactions from investment account etc.
        • Activation of new accounts & lines of credit etc.
        • General misunderstandings of exactly what is required & when. 
    • Note:  It's imperative to remember that we are all working toward the same objective, to provide the contracted product to you expediciously in order to maximize the positive experience.  Lack of comprehension of the respective responsibilities/deal parameters and the associated possible fall out/trickle down effect, costs and loss of time that can encumber the parties.