It's not a very well marketed product and it's one of the more expensive options which makes it undesirable for builders in a competitive market.
Additionally, the first response of most in the industry is to be very skeptical of a plaster alternative like this. There have been a whole slew of other products that have had miserable failures so that's an understandable reaction.
If you choose to go with the AB finish you will more than likely need to sub that portion out on your own. I've yet to have a builder request the finish - it's all been homeowners using me as a sub for plaster and AB.
I believe you have an installer in your city so that should give you the opportunity to see and feel a couple pools in person.
Additionally, the first response of most in the industry is to be very skeptical of a plaster alternative like this. There have been a whole slew of other products that have had miserable failures so that's an understandable reaction.
If you choose to go with the AB finish you will more than likely need to sub that portion out on your own. I've yet to have a builder request the finish - it's all been homeowners using me as a sub for plaster and AB.
I believe you have an installer in your city so that should give you the opportunity to see and feel a couple pools in person.