Consulting
The Expertise Your Team Needs
When your project requires specialized aquatic knowledge that falls outside your team’s core capabilities, our consulting services fill that gap. We provide targeted guidance at any stage, from feasibility and planning through construction oversight, ensuring your Project stays on track, on budget, and built to the highest standard.
What We Consult On
We advise on the full range of aquatic project challenges, including design feasibility, material selection, system performance, code compliance, and construction quality. Whether your team needs a second opinion on a complex detail or hands-on oversight for the duration of the project, we scale our involvement to match what the project demands.
Who We Consult For
Architects, landscape architects, general contractors, developers, and homeowners engage our consulting services when their project includes an aquatic element that requires specialized expertise. We work as an extension of your team, not a replacement for it.
materials & technology
Our consulting is backed by the same advanced tools we use across our design and engineering services. When a project needs deeper analysis, we can deploy 3D coordination modeling, finite element analysis, and CFD simulation to validate recommendations and resolve technical questions. We don’t consult from experience alone. We have the tools to prove it.
Our Consulting Services
Whether you need a targeted review at a critical phase or ongoing technical oversight from start to finish, our consulting team scales to your project. Tell us where you are in the process and we’ll define the right scope together.
Technical Oversight & Construction Administration
We provide hands-on technical oversight throughout construction to ensure that what was designed and engineered is what gets built. From submittal reviews and RFI responses to field observations and trade coordination.
Complex & Architecturally Integrated Installations
Complex aquatic structures all require close coordination during construction. We provide the specialized oversight these projects demand, resolving field conditions and sequencing challenges in real time.
Independent Technical Review
We serve as independent technical advisors for owners, architects, and contractors who need specialized aquatic expertise on projects designed by others. Our goal is the same, ensuring your finished project performs as intended.
Consulting & Construction Admin
Design Review & Optimization
We evaluate existing designs to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, constructability, and long-term performance that saves time and costs before construction.
- Review designs for technical accuracy and buildability
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
- Recommend improvements based on real-world construction experience
Project Oversight & Plan Compliance
From bidding to build-out, we provide expert oversight to ensure every phase of your aquatic project meets our exacting standards for quality and precision.
- Monitor construction progress against approved plans and specifications
- Review contractor submittals, schedules, and shop drawings
- Flag deviations before they become costly problems
Value Engineering
We help clients balance vision and practicality, finding innovative ways to achieve the desired aesthetic and function without unnecessary complexity or expense.
- Identify areas where cost can be reduced without sacrificing design intent
- Recommend alternative materials or methods that deliver the same result
- Streamline system designs for simpler installation and long-term maintenance
Site Inspections
Our team works hands-on with contractors and trades during construction to verify alignment with design intent and ensure flawless execution in the field.
- On-site verification that construction matches approved engineering documents
- Real-time problem solving for field conditions and unexpected challenges
- Detailed inspection reports documenting progress and compliance
our work
Baker Residence
The Parkland Residence features a 100-foot-long resort-style pool designed to match the scale of the expansive estate. Our team provided full design, engineering, and construction administration services—delivering a high-performance aquatic environment that balances luxury with functionality.
Berman Residence
This backyard renovation transformed two disconnected levels into one cohesive contemporary outdoor space. A modern black-finished pool, improved circulation, continuous turf, and integrated seating connect the landscape seamlessly with the renovated home.
Moeller Residence
This one-of-a-kind pool was engineered to accommodate both swimmers and the client’s Lamborghini. Vehicle dimensions, loads, ramp geometry, drainage, and materials were precisely coordinated so the car can safely enter and exit the pool without compromising performance.
Mykonos Residence
This iconic Mykonos-style residence was rebalanced for modern outdoor living with expanded deck space, improved circulation, and a resort-inspired sun shelf. The redesign preserves its Mediterranean character while making the pool environment more functional and inviting.
Lot 10 SW Ranches Residence
Sector: Residential
Location: SW Ranches, FL
Year: 2023
Services: Aquatic Engineering
Siesta Key Residence
This Siesta Key pool was rebuilt within an existing elevated concrete vault, using structural foam to reduce weight and precise 3D coordination to fit fixed conditions. An integrated underwater acrylic viewing panel creates a striking visual connection between the pool and residence.
Tarpon Isle Residence
Set on Palm Beach’s only private island, this residence features a 100+ foot knife-edge pool, spa, and cold plunge. Custom tile, precise detailing, and coastal engineering create a refined aquatic environment tailored to the scale and exclusivity of Tarpon Isle.
What Sets Our Consulting Apart
Hands-On Expertise, Not Just Advice
Our consulting is grounded in over three decades of real-world project delivery. Every recommendation we make comes from direct experience designing, engineering, and managing complex aquatic projects. We don’t advise from the sidelines.
Flexible Engagement, Scaled to Your Needs
Not every project requires a full design and engineering scope. Some need a targeted review. Others need ongoing oversight from start to finish. We structure every consulting engagement around what your project actually requires, nothing more, nothing less.
Built for Collaboration
We work within your existing project structure, not around it. Our role is to strengthen your team’s capabilities with specialized aquatic knowledge, keeping your workflow, your timelines, and your relationships intact.
Why we stand out
Unmatched Technical Expertise
With decades of hands-on experience, we solve complex design challenges others can’t—engineering water systems that perform flawlessly under the most demanding conditions.
Architectural Collaboration
We speak the language of architects, designers, and builders, integrating our work into high-end projects while preserving aesthetic integrity and design intent.
Innovation Without Limits
From movable floors to acrylic structures, our team embraces emerging technologies to push the boundaries of what water can do in modern design.
How It Works
Scope & Assessment
We review your project’s current status, identify where specialized aquatic expertise is needed, and define a consulting scope that matches your timeline, budget, and technical requirements.
Technical Review & Guidance
Field Support & Oversight
Trusted by the Visionaries We Serve
“Thanks for my design! It was everything we envisioned it to be.”
“Amazing engineering firm .. best in business .. with Jonny and his team we are able to build amazing pools that lasts a lifetime.”
“Jonny and his team are amazing! Experienced, knowledgeable, supportive through out the construction and always available.
They Rock!”
“Since day one, I have had terrific experience with everyone and they know what they are doing. I strongly recommend this competent company.”
“Best in the business! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Jonathan is great at what he does! Definitely recommend to anyone in the market for a new pool design!”
“I have worked with Jonny Nalepa, the owner of Smart Aquatics, for several years. Jonny’s integrity, professionalism and commitment to quality design is far superior to most in the industry. I highly recommend Smart Aquatics.”
Expert Guidance at every phase
Our consulting services are built for projects that need specialized aquatic expertise. Whether your team needs a second opinion, a feasibility review, or hands-on oversight through construction, we provide the targeted support that keeps your project on track.
From evaluating existing designs and reviewing contractor proposals to managing quality on-site, we step in where your project needs us most. Our recommendations are backed by over three decades of real-world delivery. By choosing Smart Aquatics you can expect fewer surprises, fewer costly corrections, and a finished project that meets the highest standard of aquatic design.
Common Questions About Consulting
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When should I bring in a consultant on my project?
As early as possible. The earlier we are involved, the more we can help prevent costly issues down the line. That said, we regularly step into projects at every stage, from initial planning through active construction.
Do I need to use Smart Aquatics for design and engineering to hire you as a consultant?
No. We provide independent consulting services regardless of who designed or engineered the project. We are frequently brought in as a third-party technical advisor for projects designed by other firms.
What does a typical consulting engagement look like?
It depends on the project. Some clients need a single design feasibility review. Others need ongoing oversight from groundbreaking through commissioning. We define the scope based on what your project actually requires, nothing more.
How is consulting different from your engineering services?
Can you consult on a project that is already under construction?
Yes. We are regularly brought in mid-construction to review progress, troubleshoot field conditions, resolve technical questions, and provide oversight for critical phases. It is never too late to bring in specialized expertise.
Still have questions?
Ready to Protect Your Project?
Every complex aquatic project benefits from having the right expert in the room. Whether you need a second opinion or full construction oversight, our team is ready to step in.