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Innovation for safe and reliable infrastructure

Recent incidents have been a stark reminder of the critical role of infrastructure in our lives. Urbanized modern society relies on bridges, roads, ports and airports. Maintaining these assets is key to their safety and reliability.

A trillion-dollar challenge

McKinsey & Company estimates that USD 3.7 trillion of investment in economic infrastructure is needed worldwide every year1. Given restrained public budgets everywhere, it remains important to invest efficiently in infrastructure maintenance.

Innovation is the answer to many of these challenges. The building materials sector already today offers solutions that help both to rehabilitate existing infrastructure as well as to support new projects. Beyond cost-effectiveness, the ultimate goal is to provide durable, long-lasting solutions.

Solutions that work

LafargeHolcim’s Ductal® is one of a series of products that has proven to serve the special needs of road infrastructure maintenance contractors and at the same time to be cost-efficient. Ductal® is an Ultra-High Performance Concrete reinforced by metallic fibers. These durability parameters and its different applications lead to shorter downtimes and better durability.

Currently, it is used in a range of engineering projects, notably bridge rehabilitation and retrofitting. Ductal® is used for joint fill to connect precast elements, on bridge deck overlays that ensure durability for more than 150 years as well as for pier jacketing to guarantee longevity and seismic resistance. This innovative material has already strengthened such iconic structures as Switzerland’s Chillon Viaducts, New York’s Pulaski Skyway, and more than 300 other bridges worldwide.

In Belgrade, LafargeHolcim supplied 30,000 tonnes of cement to the city’s centerpiece Ada Bridge, which is both the highest in Serbia and even the largest single pylon suspension bridge in the world. The bridge has made the city greener and better-connected, reducing the traffic across other Sava river bridges in Belgrade by about 40%, saving up to 11 tons of petrol per year.

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Asian Games 2018 go for sustainability gold with LafargeHolcim’s ThruCrete and Colocrete

On your marks, get set, go! The starting whistle will shortly be blown in the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, as it co-hosts the 431 sporting events of the 18th Asian Games in August 2018. LafargeHolcim has helped the country’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing to get to the starting line sustainably by fulfilling its green building certification goals.

Record-breaking renovation

Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Indonesia’s largest sports complex, is preparing to act as the epicenter of the 2018 Asian Games. Holcim Indonesia played its part in the renovation project, providing its innovative ThruCrete and ColoCrete products to create a new jogging track and extensive pedestrian walkways. The decorative walkways will cover an area of 70,000m², setting a world record among LafargeHolcim permeable concrete projects.

A winning bid

Keen on achieving green building certification for the GBK renovation project, Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing recognized the importance of sustainable and aesthetically pleasing design for this large pedestrian area. Designed to minimize the impact of heavy rainfall, and boasting a range of colors, Holcim’s ThruCrete and Colocrete were therefore key to winning the project bid.

The pride of Indonesian sporting heritage, the vast GBK sports complex – which includes one of the world’s largest football stadiums along with athletic tracks, an aquatic stadium, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, hockey, baseball and archery fields, and several indoor gymnasiums – is also very popular among Jakartans for daily sports and recreation. Holcim Indonesia has therefore not only contributed to the preparation of one of the world’s major sporting events, but to the lasting enjoyment of the sports complex among the local community.

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How To Unlock A Cell Phone

Getting an unlocked cell phone makes it easy to use your device on any carrier. It’s especially helpful during international travel. If you decide to sell your phone, having an unlocked phone will increase its value. To avoid paying high international roaming fees, you can even buy a temporary package from a local operator in the destination country. It can be difficult and confusing to unlock a cell phone. These are some tips to help get you started.

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Mobile phones are usually locked by their carrier when you first purchase them. Without unlocking the device, it will not work on any other network. This is a marketing tactic to protect the financial interests the telecommunication company.

You will need to locate the IMEI number in order to unlock your phone. You can either call *#06# to find the IMEI code or go into the settings of the phone. When you see the IMEI code, you can then write it down.

Next, you will need to fill out the unlock request questionnaire. The form can be found on the AT&T website. You’ll need to provide your AT&T mobile number and the IMEI of your phone. Once you’ve completed the form, a confirmation link will be sent to you. You’ll need to wait for a response. This could take a few weeks. If you’re concerned about the time it takes, you can always use https://directunlocks.com/en_us.

If your phone has been locked by Verizon, you will need to insert a new SIM card into the phone and submit an unlock request. You’ll then receive instructions on how to unlock your phone. The process of unlocking a phone varies depending on its manufacturer and model.

Military members can get the process expedited. You’ll be able unlock your device at a faster pace than non-military members. An account must be in good standing. You will also need proof of deployment. If you’re a company customer, you will have to pay your phone in full. You’ll also need to wait for a confirmation before you can make your final payment.

You will need to meet certain requirements if your phone is unlocked if you are a business client with AT&T. You must be in good standing, have paid at least $100 in refills in the time since your phone was activated. You’ll also need to have a device that’s been in service for at least six months on the AT&T network. Before you unlock your device, you will need to wait at least 14 days from the date it was activated.