Swimming Pool Construction Pros – The A&B Gunite Story

In 1978, Bill Barclay and Dan Adams with little more than a small loan from a bank, $500.00 cash from a friend, and a dream to build a new company. From meager beginnings, the two started out in the plaster business with only one truck and one customer.

From 1978 to 2022, Dan and Bill specialized in tile and plaster, building upon that dream and slowly becoming one of the largest pool subcontractors within the Southwestern United States.

But in the early 1980’s, they did something considered remarkable within the industry. A&B Gunite, familiarly known as A&B, was formed, and the newest division of the company became the first pool contractor to bring an innovative cement application called dry shot gunite to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, revolutionizing the swimming pool industry for the entire region.

The cement application process would never be the same again.

Since it’s inception, A&B Gunite has continued to be an innovator and leader in swimming pool construction. Our company remains one of the largest subcontractors in North Texas. Our premier gunite services support many swimming pool builders, homeowners, and commercial contractors in delivering the highest quality construction to their own customers and clientele.

In 2019, A&B Gunite began it’s second generation as a family-owned business when Bill Barclay’s son also became an owner of the business.

In 2023, a new service was added. Along with 40 plus years of pioneering achievements in the dry-shot gunite industry, A&B added shotcrete services. Our foreman and finishers have an additional level of expertise to provide to our builders.

Now, with more than 50 highly trained and skilled employees and a dedication to continue as an industry leader, we look forward to serving our customers and the swimming pool community for another 40 years. Our company carries on Bill and Dan’s fine tradition of providing the finest workmanship within the industry.