Home & Kitchen Ideas,

All About Having A Swimming Pool

Swimming pools are an excellent way to stay cool during hot weather and they can also be a great source of exercise. They are also a fun and affordable way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends.

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There are many types of pool to choose from, including in-ground and above-ground. There are three types of pools: concrete, fiberglass and vinyl-lined. In-ground concrete pools are the most common.

Having your own pool is a great way to add extra quality and convenience to your life. You can relax with your friends, enjoy the sunshine, or have an outdoor party.

It can also be a great place to get your daily dose of Vitamin D. Studies have shown that people who spend time in the sunshine are less likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes.

Your local environmental health officer can help you make sure your pool is properly maintained and safe for swimmers. To ensure the correct pH and chlorine levels, they will check them. You can get advice from Pool Service Gilbert AZ on how to maintain your pool’s health and filtration.

You can also find helpful advice on swimming pools from the CDC, including information on how to choose a pool and what you should know about water safety. You can even find a list of pools with lifeguards and other water safety measures.

When choosing a pool for your home, make sure you find one that is built to code. You should also choose one with an automatic cover. This will make it easy to maintain and safe for everyone.

Although they can be a bit more expensive than others, these covers are very easy and convenient to use. You can either attach a motor that covers and uncovers the pool automatically at the push of a button or you can manually operate them using a reel. And to help pay for the upkeep and miscellaneous expenses, you might want to consider playing some fun and interactive sports betting games via www.rantan.com.

These devices can reduce heat loss due to evaporation which is often a problem in swimming pools. These can be attached to above-ground swimming pools.

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Engineering,

Becoming a Flight Engineer

Flight engineers accompany the aircraft during a flight to carry out checks and make any the necessary adjustments or repairs that may become necessary while in the air. Whereas, aircraft engineers are technicians who ensure the safety of airplanes and that the maintenance of aircraft between flights is of high quality.

The Job:

Most flight and aircraft engineers are based at airports and work for airline companies.

Some are also employed by aircraft manufacturers to assist test pilots and also to carry out final checks on an aircraft prior to its delivery. Other engineers work in the national air forces on defense-related duties, maintaining combat aircraft in a state of constant readiness.

Aircraft engineers are essentially technician engineers who receive reports from flight engineers and pilots at the end of each flight about any problems that may have arisen while the aircraft was in the air. Their job is to carry out a program of routine maintenance of aircrafts between flights, and also to use the reports from flight engineers and pilots to look for and solve specific problems. They make any repairs that may become necessary and ensure that the aircraft is airworthy and ready for its next flight.

When any new piece of equipment is introduced into an aircraft they must be fully aware with its operation and maintenance.

Each system within an aircraft is subject to checks. These include an inspection of the structural integrity of the plane to detect any cracks in the metal. All mechanical systems, including the undercarriage, brakes and tires, ailerons, flaps, and rudder, are also examined. Electronic systems, including those used for navigation, control of the aircraft, and communication with air traffic control must all be fully checked and operational.

Other aspects of the plane that are examined and maintained by these engineers include the fuel and fuel flow, the engines, and electrical power.

Flight engineers accompany an aircraft during a journey as a member of the flight crew. They assist the pilot with all the necessary pre-flight checks. Should any problem arise during a flight, they will give advice and, where possible, carry out emergency repairs.

Training Involved:

The training of flight and aircraft engineers is usually a mixture of on-the job experience and academic study which takes between 2 and 4 years to complete. During training, each system within the aircraft is studied separately and in detail. Common faults that regularly occur are identified so that, in most cases, an early diagnosis can be made of what is wrong and the problem resolved. To help you with the expenses, you might want to consider playing some fun and thrilling sports betting games via www.ufabet168.info/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5/

Training includes gaining a thorough understanding of maintenance regimes, including the stripping down of many different parts and electronic checks on printed circuits. Trainees must achieve a clear understanding of the difference between normal flight conditions and situations in which serious problems could arise.

Academic studies, sometimes conducted on a part-time basis at a local college, include workshop training, mathematics, and the gaining of a thorough knowledge of the electronics and mechanics that are required for this type of work. The stripping down and reassembly to full working order of particular pieces of equipment are important abilities that all trainees must master.

Useful Qualifications to Have:

Useful subjects include mathematics, science, and physics.

Salary Expectations:

The base salary range of a Field Service Engineer ranges from $55,609 to $77,617 annually, while the median salary for most Field Service Engineers is $66,325 annually. (US Base Pay)

Future Prospects:

Employment prospects for flight and aircraft engineers are generally good in most countries. The civil aviation industry continues to expand. The number of flights each year is highly dependent on the level of international business and the number of people taking holidays abroad. Both continue to increase each year.

The reliability of the electronic equipment is steadily improving, which leaves less work for engineers to do on the repair side. However, engineers are concerned with the whole aircraft and are not reliant on one system within it for their work.

The building of new aircraft is now so expensive that most are manufactured by multinational consortia of aerospace companies pooling their resources. This has reduced the number of opportunities to work within the aerospace industry. Employment with national air forces is entirely dependent on the need for air defense.

For further information, contact local airlines and airports and engineering institutions representing the interests of these engineers.

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Construction,

Capital Markets Day 2018: Delivering Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”

LafargeHolcim is executing at full speed on its Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”. In the course of the year the company has delivered solid results, developed positive momentum and showed significant progress at increasing profitable growth. At today’s Capital Markets Day senior leaders will give further updates on performance and strategy delivery.

Jan Jenisch, CEO: “Our performance in 2018 shows that execution of Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth’ is at full speed. We have simplified the organization and are ahead of target with our SG&A savings program. With the recent divestment of our Indonesia operations we reached a major milestone in focusing our portfolio which allowed us to accelerate deleveraging. At the same time we aggressively move forward in Aggregates and Ready-Mix Concrete. These results are strong proof points for our Strategy 2022 and we will continue delivering across all value drivers.”

The 2018 full year targets are confirmed as follows:

  • Net Sales growth of 4 to 6 percent on a like-for-like basis
  • Recurring EBITDA growth of 3 to 5 percent on a like-for-like basis

In 2019, the solid global market demand is expected to continue. As part of its full year targets 2019 the company expects:

  • Net Sales growth of 3 to 5 percent on a like-for-like basis, delivering target of Strategy 2022
  • Recurring EBITDA growth of minimum 5 percent on a like-for-like basis, delivering target of Strategy 2022
  • Accelerate deleveraging, achieve 2 times or less1 Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA ratio by end of 2019

The Capital Markets Day will take place at Bardon Hill, the site of one of Europe’s largest aggregates quarries. Aggregate Industries, the company’s UK business, will display its leading position as an integrated provider of building materials solutions. In the UK, Aggregate Industries recorded net sales of CHF 1.7 billion in 2017 and has around 4,000 employees at 200 sites.

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the global leader in building materials and solutions and operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, which includes precast concrete, asphalt, mortar and building solutions. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim solves the toughest challenges masons, builders, architects and engineers are faced with, from urbanization to population growth and the demand for affordable housing. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim holds leading positions in all regions across the globe. It employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets. LafargeHolcim is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and on Euronext Paris, and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) European Index.

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Construction, Real Estate,

Holcim Mexico develops concrete for experimental structure by Block Research Group and Zaha Hadid Architects

Holcim Mexico and its Center of Technological Innovation for Construction developed a concrete to realize an experimental shell structure developed by Block Research Group of ETH Zurich and Zaha Hadid Architects. “KnitCandela” is an homage to Spanish-Mexican architect and engineer Félix Candela.

Constructed at the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico City, KnitCandela is part of Zaha Hadid Architects’ first exhibition in Latin America. The dazzling concrete form reimagines Candela’s thin concrete structures through the introduction of new computational design methods and innovative formwork technology which were developed in Zurich.

Philippe Block, Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and member of the Academic Committee of the LafargeHolcim Foundation, introduced the formwork technology known as “KnitCrete” and worked together with Holcim Mexico’s Center of Technological Innovation for Construction (CiTeC) that developed a concrete mix to realize the expressive shell structure. The main challenge of the Mexican Group company of LafargeHolcim was to design a concrete that can be mixed on-site, and that allows the layers to be placed by hand with sustained workability – all requirements of the construction process.

“The collaboration with CiTeC was exceptional: The concrete engineers under the lead of Jose Alfredo Rodriguez understood all requirements and delivered the innovative concrete in the quality required,”

Thin and winding concrete surface on ultra-lightweight formwork

Félix Candela’s shell structures relied on combining hyperbolic paraboloid surfaces (similar to the shape of a Pringles potato chip) to produce reusable formworks made out of straight wooden elements. But new technology allows for a much wider range of complex, curved geometries. With the cable-net and fabric formwork system, expressive, free form concrete surfaces can now be constructed efficiently, without the need for complicated, wasteful and time-consuming molds. In Mexico City, KnitCandela’s thin, double-curved concrete shell with a surface area of almost 50 square meters and weighing more than 5 tons was applied onto a knitted formwork shuttering of only 55 kilograms.

The concrete of the KnitCandela shell is manufactured with Holcim cement, acrylic resins, and admixtures to achieve the adherence requirements. To replace conventional steel reinforcement and minimize cracks on the concrete element, macro synthetic fibers with a rough finish and polypropylene fibers are added.

Designed for a tight construction schedule, restricted space and minimal budget, KnitCandela demonstrates the rapid evolution and adaptation of digital design and fabrication to the challenges faced by the construction industry.

The structure’s overall form was inspired by colorful and fluid forms of traditional Jalisco dresses of Mexico – but the construction process and advanced materials enable complex and free-form geometries of contemporary architecture that are highly optimized in terms of material consumption, energy efficiency, and usability.

“KnitCandela” can be experienced at the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico City until March 2019.

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Real Estate,

Capital Markets Day 2018: Delivering Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”

LafargeHolcim is executing at full speed on its Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”. In the course of the year the company has delivered solid results, developed positive momentum and showed significant progress at increasing profitable growth. At today’s Capital Markets Day senior leaders will give further updates on performance and strategy delivery.

Jan Jenisch, CEO: “Our performance in 2018 shows that execution of Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth’ is at full speed. We have simplified the organization and are ahead of target with our SG&A savings program. With the recent divestment of our Indonesia operations we reached a major milestone in focusing our portfolio which allowed us to accelerate deleveraging. At the same time we aggressively move forward in Aggregates and Ready-Mix Concrete. These results are strong proof points for our Strategy 2022 and we will continue delivering across all value drivers.”
The 2018 full year targets are confirmed as follows:

  • Net Sales growth of 4 to 6 percent on a like-for-like basis
  • Recurring EBITDA growth of 3 to 5 percent on a like-for-like basis

In 2019, the solid global market demand is expected to continue. As part of its full year targets 2019 the company expects:

  • Net Sales growth of 3 to 5 percent on a like-for-like basis, delivering target of Strategy 2022
  • Recurring EBITDA growth of minimum 5 percent on a like-for-like basis, delivering target of Strategy 2022
  • Accelerate deleveraging, achieve 2 times or less1 Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA ratio by end of 2019

The Capital Markets Day will take place at Bardon Hill, the site of one of Europe’s largest aggregates quarries. Aggregate Industries, the company’s UK business, will display its leading position as an integrated provider of building materials solutions. In the UK, Aggregate Industries recorded net sales of CHF 1.7 billion in 2017 and has around 4,000 employees at 200 sites.

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the global leader in building materials and solutions and operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, which includes precast concrete, asphalt, mortar and building solutions. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim solves the toughest challenges masons, builders, architects and engineers are faced with, from urbanization to population growth and the demand for affordable housing. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim holds leading positions in all regions across the globe. It employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets. LafargeHolcim is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and on Euronext Paris, and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) European Index.

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Construction,

Holcim Azerbaijan’s cement used for a new transportation hub in Central Asia

A new port in Central Asia looks set to be a major hub in the Belt and Road Initiative, and it was built using cement and support from Holcim Azerbaijan. The roads and streets would then be perfect to use your Skates on. 

In 2011, it was just a 20km2 expanse of wasteland, but the new Port of Baku in Alyat, is now the site of one of the most promising logistics and manufacturing zones of the entire New Silk Road, and it was built with the help of Holcim Azerbaijan. Located at the crossroads of major Eurasian land and air transport corridors, the new port is a transportation hub with access to all major markets – Turkey and the European Union to the west, Iran and India to the south and Russia to the north. When completed, it will be capable of accommodating 10,000-tonne-capacity ferries and all other types of vessel serving the Caspian Sea.

A key partner from start to finish

Since the beginning of the project in 2011, Holcim Azerbaijan has been the main supplier of cement. Our teams provided 118,000 tons of it to produce approximately 385,000m3 of concrete, as well as structural elements such as diaphragms and load-bearing platforms. Close to half of the concrete used was destined for parts of the port that are in direct contact with seawater, requiring sulfate-resistant cement to ensure durability and longevity.

“The strategic importance of this project required continued supply of stable and high-quality cement, strict control and systematic technical support in the refinement of concrete recipes.”

Frederic Guimbal, CEO of Holcim Azerbaijan

Evrascon, the customer in this huge scheme, noted the great support shown by Holcim Azerbaijan during the entire project, one that will benefit the whole country for years to come. Transport corridors such as the ones that crisscross Central Asia promote the growth of this economically diverse and rapidly developing region, providing a significant opportunity for Azerbaijan to become a hub in supply chains for global, regional and national companies.

Our world is built on cement, from homes to the giant public and commercial infrastructures that keep us connected. By supplying cement for part of the larger Belt and Road initiative, Holcim Azerbaijan has assisted in the growth and development of Azerbaijan and the broader Eurasian region. However the tide turns, the new Port of Baku is built to last, thanks to Holcim Azerbaijan.

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Business,

Ductal® UHPC prefabricated elements on full display as the iconic La Marseillaise is inaugurated in Marseille

France’s second largest city, Marseille, welcomes a new addition to its waterfront skyline. The 135m-tall La Marseillaise was officially inaugurated by the city’s mayor on October 25. The sea-facing tower’s iconic façades are composed of Ductal® UHPC. The tower’s patriotic colors blend with the surroundings—blue as the sky, white as the horizon and the clouds, and red as the ocher of bricks and roofs.

Many colors, one spirit

After three and half years of construction, La Marseillaise was inaugurated by Jean-Claude Gaudin, Marseille’s mayor, on October 25. The 31-story building, located on the Quais d’Arenc, is part of Marseille’s Euroméditerranée waterfront urban renewal project and will complement the nearby CMA CGM Tower. The architects turned to Ductal® UHPC at a very early stage of the project to design the building’s multicolored monolithic façade elements.

Designed for perfection

Ductal® UHPC prefabricated elements are used in the building’s envelope (airtight and watertight sealing), in thermal insulation, in solar control (through sun-shades and lateral partition grids), in fire partitioning (high-rise tower regulation) and in its salt spray resistance (important because of the building’s proximity to the sea).

Ductal® UHPC’s unique characteristics help create improved acoustic comfort conditions in the building. The noise inside is completely reduced because of concrete’s high mass. In addition to being environmentally friendly, the concrete material also ensures optimal thermal inertia. The concrete that makes up the outer skin of the building has high resistance to heat and ensures cool temperatures during summer. Concrete also accumulates heat during the day and conserves it during the night, ensuring warm temperatures during winter. This leads to energy savings and reduces the overall impact on global warming.

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Business,

Changes in Group Management

In the course of strengthening its market focused and agile management organization, LafargeHolcim promotes its Legal and HR functions to the Executive Committee. In addition, the corporate business function Growth & Performance will be organized into three Centers of Excellence.

Feliciano González Muñoz, Head HR, is appointed member of the Executive Committee. A Spanish national, he has worked for more than 11 years in senior HR roles with the company. He will focus on building a high-performance culture and developing talents globally.

Keith Carr, Head Legal and Compliance, is appointed member of the Executive Committee. A British national, he has joined LafargeHolcim in 2017 and his nomination is reflecting the company’s focus on further building a culture of integrity and compliance.

The Corporate Growth & Performance function currently led by Urs Bleisch will be organized into three Centers of Excellence which will directly report to the Region Heads. This will lead to a more agile organization, closer to the markets and providing strong global platforms for sharing best demonstrated practice.

Urs Bleisch has decided to step down from his current Executive Committee position. He will support the transition to the new organization and will be responsible for selected initiatives.

The changes are effective as of January 1, 2019.

Jan Jenisch, CEO: “I very much welcome Keith and Feliciano to the Executive Committee. These appointments highlight our increased focus on people and integrity and will allow for a good balance between support functions and business operations in the Group Management. The change in the corporate functions brings them closer to the markets and pushes for a stronger culture of performance and innovation.”

As a result of these changes, the Group Management of LafargeHolcim will consist of the following members:

  • Jan Jenisch, CEO
  • Géraldine Picaud, CFO
  • Marcel Cobuz, Region Head Europe
  • Miljan Gutovic, Region Head Middle East Africa
  • Martin Kriegner, Region Head Asia Pacific
  • Oliver Osswald, Region Head Latin America
  • René Thibault, Region Head North America
  • Feliciano González Muñoz, Head HR
  • Keith Carr, Head Legal and Compliance

Group Management of LafargeHolcim as of January 2019

Feliciano González Muñoz (55) has worked for more than 11 years in senior HR roles with LafargeHolcim. Before becoming Head HR in 2018 Feliciano González Muñoz was HR Director for Europe. Feliciano González Muñoz has a PhD in Law from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and holds an MBA from Instituto de Empresa, Madrid.

Biography Keith Carr

Keith Carr (52) joined LafargeHolcim in 2017 as General Counsel. Prior to that Keith Carr was General Counsel for GE Power. Before that he was Group General Counsel & Member of the Executive Committee for Alstom Plc. A UK national, he gained his LLB degree from Northumbria University and is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.