The disclosure provides for pool step forms and related methods for forming steps in a pool formed by wall panels. The step forms may include a wall panel insert configured for insertion between adjacent pool wall panels. The step forms may include one or more step form brace configured to couple with the wall panel insert and, thereby, the wall panels. The step forms may include riser forms that from riser portions of the stairs when the step forms and riser forms are coupled. The pool stair forms may be filled with filling material to form tread portions of the stairs. The pool stair forms may include liner support members coupled to the step form braces and/or the wall panels that facilitate the coupling of a liner to the stairs formed by the pool stair forms and filling material.

A replaceable handrail system for swimming pools, spas, and other practical uses. The replaceable handrail that can be disconnected and replaced with another handrail having a different functional and/or aesthetic design and purpose.

A protective cover for preventing water and debris from entering a pool ladder anchor socket embedded in a pool deck surface, the socket having a hollow sleeve portion, an aperture, a flange surrounding the aperture, and a tightening projection projecting upwardly from the flange, the protective cover comprising a cap and a plug formed of compressible elastic material, the plug is inserted through the aperture to create a watertight seal which protects the sleeve portion, while the cap has a cap recess which is aligned with and encloses the tightening projection, allowing the cap to achieve flush contact with the flange.

A nut retaining device, and a method of assembling a pool step assembly using the nut retaining device, the nut retaining device including a nut retainer body configured to receive a nut and prevent the nut from rotating inside the nut retainer body. and a plurality of wings extending laterally from the nut retainer body and configured to abut one or more surfaces to prevent movement of the nut retainer body.

The disclosure provides for pool step forms and related methods for forming steps in a pool formed by wall panels. The step forms may include a wall panel insert configured for insertion between adjacent pool wall panels. The step forms may include one or more step form brace configured to couple with the wall panel insert and, thereby, the wall panels. The step forms may include riser forms that from riser portions of the stairs when the step forms and riser forms are coupled. The pool stair forms may be filled with filling material to form tread portions of the stairs. The pool stair forms may include liner support members coupled to the step form braces and/or the wall panels that facilitate the coupling of a liner to the stairs formed by the pool stair forms and filling material.

The present invention discloses a construction method for demolishing a portion of a retail site, including a shopping mall with an anchor big-box store, or a standalone big-box store and/or their associated parking space, in order to create a restricted access swimming lagoon with a beach at a retail site, in order to provide a completely new setting within the retail site that aims to attract clients based on new consumer trends.

The present invention discloses a construction method for demolishing a portion of a retail site, including a shopping mall with an anchor big-box store, or a standalone big-box store and/or their associated parking space, in order to create a restricted access swimming lagoon with a beach at a retail site, in order to provide a completely new setting within the retail site that aims to attract clients based on new consumer trends.

An urban transformation and construction method is disclosed that creates a tropical style swimming lagoon at vacant and/or abandoned sites. The transformation includes demolishing at least part of the vacant or abandoned site, excavating material from within the site; forming a basin for a large water body having a surface area of at least 3,000 m2, and constructing water containment walls on a first section of the basin to form a waterfront perimeter. The shape of the waterfront perimeter is mainly curved, the basin has a maximum width of 300 meters, and the bottom is covered with a non-permeable material. A sloped access area is constructed in a second section of the basin to form a beach. A barrier is constructed to control access into the area including the beach. At least one recreational facility is constructed including restaurants, bars, kiosks, stores, and/or cafes about the waterfront perimeter.

A swimming pool ladder typically utilized with a large capacity swimming pool for enabling bathers to conveniently enter and exit the pool. In its most fundamental embodiment, the swimming pool ladder includes a first ladder section connected to a second ladder section by a top platform. Each ladder section includes a pair of J-shaped side rails for providing a ladder frame. A plurality of rung anchors are mounted upon each of the side rails for supporting a plurality of rungs. Each of the rung anchors includes a load bearing flange. Further, each of the rungs includes a pair of U-shaped openings and a pair of grooves formed within the U-shaped openings for receiving and cooperating with one of the run anchors and the corresponding load bearing flange. Finally, a plurality of retainer pins are provided for removably securing the rungs to the rung anchors.