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Scott Cohen is available for on-site, online, and telephone consultations, expert witness testimony, and training and speaking engagements. Click here to review his curriculum vitae. Please call us at (818) 280-0420 to schedule an appointment.

Residential Local On-Site Consultations | Telephone Consultations | Online Consultations
Out Of Area On-Site Consultations | Industry Expert/Construction Defect Consultations

Seminars, Training, and Speaking Engagements

Hire Scott Cohen to speak at your next industry show. Cohen’s outgoing personality and comfortable speaking style entertain attendees as he shares knowledge collected over 22 years of work experience.

A two time Masters Of Design Award winner, Scott has also been featured on Home and Garden Television's Landscaper’s Challenge, Designing for the Sexes, and Get Out, Way Out! Scott's designs are also regularly showcased in numerous local and national print media, such as Pool and Spa News, Architectural West, Hearth and Home, and Signature Pools and Outdoors.

He is nationally recognized as an expert in swimming pool and spa design, outdoor kitchen design and construction, concrete patio design and sizing, outdoor fireplace construction, water features, ponds and waterfalls, and general landscape construction. As a certified Expert Witness and Industry Expert with the California Contractors State License Board, he regularly serves as a mediator, and testifies in cases of alleged outdoor construction defects. He continues to lobby for ethical Workers’ Compensation and professional business practices in the construction industry.

Seminar fees range from $2,500-$,4,500 up to three hours plus travel expenses Ask about professional discounts for multiple seminars at the same show.

Conference attendees' comments:

"Scott presented good sales and construction ideas. The new innovations that were discussed as well as how to speak to prospective buyers was helpful."

"Scott had good handouts and impressive designs."

"Scott is knowledgeable about his subject and is a good speaker."

"I would like to thank you for having the opportunity to attend your great seminar at World of Concrete in Las Vegas earlier this month. I really did enjoy it and have learned a lot. Thanks again."

	The Outdoor Room Boom Learn all about the latest trends in creating outdoor rooms in your own backyard. Cohen walks you through the design and construction process of the outdoor living room, outdoor kitchen, outdoor dining areas, proper concrete patio sizing and “wayfinding” from place to place.
	Patio / Outdoor Kitchen Design and Construction Discover the best techniques for placing outdoor kitchens and patios, taking into consideration entertaining needs and lifestyle. Learn the best materials for flooring and outdoor kitchen countertops.
	Outdoor Kitchen Design and Build (basic and advanced versions) Find out how the addition of an outdoor kitchen adds value to a home, and learn step-by-step how to design and build the ultimate outdoor kitchen using poured-in-place concrete countertops, embedded colored glass chips, and fiber optic lighting.
	Outdoor Fireplace and Fire Feature Design and Construction Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are one of the hottest trends in outdoor living. Find out whether a fireplace, fire pit, or fire hearth is best for any given project, and step-by-step construction tips.
	High End Swimming Pool and Spa Design and Construction Scott Cohen is one of the leading design trendsetters in swimming pool design. Learn how to incorporate vanishing edges, slot overflows, sheer descents, popup fountains, Baja shelves, and more.
	The Backyard Battle of the Sexes: Outdoor Design For Couples As any landscape designer (or any other residential contractor, for that matter) knows, there can be big differences between what men and women want out of a home improvement project. Scott Cohen has many years of experience navigating the delicate balance between husband and wife when it comes to outdoor design and construction. Laugh and learn how to bring harmony to the outdoors!

Buy Scott Cohen's Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook on our Bookstore page! It's full of expert advice on everything from outdoor kitchen design, construction of cast-in-place concrete counters, and incorporating embedded objects such as glass chips and fiber optic!