Winnipeg | RBC Convention Centre | Expansion | Completed - Page 10

Hotbod · #**181** Posted **Sep 19, 2013, 6:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cyrodill

Doesn't sound like anything is too out of wack here? We need one of our insiders here, otherwise It's wait and see in the next month or two? Is this a typical, oh know, somethings wrong, winnipeg story?

No, it's not a typical "Winnipeg story". Sorry, but I really hate when people label the city like that. This could also be a typical Regina story (Capital Pointe and stadium developments) or Saskatoon story (River Landing development Circle Drive construction) or Edmonton story (Downtown arena and city centre re-development projects) or [insert any other city here because it happens every bloody where] story, where they all got big time delayed, by years. There is no delay in this project, at least for me.

Sorry, but this is a huge pet peeve of mine and vent everytime I catch someone doing it.

Cyro · #**182** Posted **Sep 19, 2013, 6:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hotbod

No, it's not a typical "Winnipeg story". Sorry, but I really hate when people label the city like that. This could also be a typical Regina story (Capital Pointe and stadium developments) or Saskatoon story (River Landing development Circle Drive construction) or Edmonton story (Downtown arena and city centre re-development projects) or [insert any other city here because it happens every bloody where] story, where they all got big time delayed, by years. There is no delay in this project, at least for me.

Sorry, but this is a huge pet peeve of mine and vent everytime I catch someone doing it.

You really have to read peoples posts, quote the entire post next time.I find no problem with the direction and time table the WCC is being consturcted on, as I quoted it is a head of schedule? They are currently in the process of talking to pontential tenants for the hotel at his time and hope to secure one by the fall also quoted?Let's wait and see. I'm defending the project? Do you understand now? I feel it's a negative article?

Relax

Cyro · #**183** Posted **Sep 19, 2013, 6:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by DancingDuck

It seems like what was supposed to be a negative story contained more good news than bad.
I think TV said the hotel will be better than a Hilton, guess we just have to wait and see...

True DD, it did contain more positive than negative, but appeared to be negative? I've found Bart doing this for some time, Someone actually gave me a link to a book he published, pretty depressing. Someone here will remember it.

I also remember that TV info somewhere?

Cyro · #**184** Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 7:49 PM**

Just your regular JOC udates if you haven't checked today...

CONVENTION CENTRE ADDN Proj: 9090646-22
Winnipeg, Division No 11 MB NEGOTIATED/WORKING DRAWINGS
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Ave, R3C 3J3
$61,000,000 est
Start: February, 2014 Complete: February, 2015
Note: Working drawings are being completed concurrently with sub trade tenders. Shoring and excavation are complete. Construction of foundations are underway. Completion of foundations and structural construction are anticipated early 2014. Sub trades will be awarded by invitation.
The project name has changed.
Project: concrete foundation, structural steel frame, fuel fired heating system, 05080; prefinished steel, construction of a 304,000 square-foot, 3-storey addition to accommodate meeting and exhibition space. The project will be certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building program with a LEED silver rating.
Scope: 304,000 square feet; 3 storeys; 1 storey below grade; parking for 151 cars; 5 acres
Development: New

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Cyro · #**185** Posted **Dec 23, 2013, 7:25 PM**

Where are we at with this project? Almost 3 months without a post or pic. Are we at least getting close to grade yet?

esquire · #**186** Posted **Dec 23, 2013, 7:41 PM**

If it wasn't so cold I'd head over there and snap a picture... they are really motoring along with construction on this project. Some parts of the structure are now above grade.

bluebomber83 · #**187** Posted **Dec 23, 2013, 7:48 PM**

They have a web cam now up and running:

http://www.wcc.mb.ca/construction-cam/

Cyro · #**188** Posted **Dec 23, 2013, 8:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

If it wasn't so cold I'd head over there and snap a picture... they are really motoring along with construction on this project. Some parts of the structure are now above grade.

I here you Esquire.

brrrr... Glad it's really moving along..

Maybe a MOD can change the Proposed to U/C if they have a moment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluebomber83

They have a web cam now up and running:

http://www.wcc.mb.ca/construction-cam/

Thanks for the link BB83. Great 1st post!

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Damn..Is this a huge..pic, sorry can't re-size it.
From BB83's link - Cam upload.

bomberjet · #**189** Posted **Dec 23, 2013, 8:10 PM**

Look at allll them heaters. no wonder construction costs are so high!

blueandgoldguy · #**190** Posted **Dec 23, 2013, 10:15 PM**

Hope they can finish this in time for the fall of 2015 as we are supposedly hosting the Grey Cup that year. We will need all that additional convention space for the various team party rooms.

DancingDuck · #**191** Posted **Dec 25, 2013, 1:46 PM**

A merry Christmas morning update for you all!

Driving piles between the old and the new

East side

West side

All together

thebasketballgeek · #**192** Posted **Dec 25, 2013, 2:08 PM**

I'm just wondering can the thread starter change it from proposed to under construction.

Cyro · #**193** Posted **Dec 28, 2013, 3:56 PM**

It's up to the discretion of a moderator to make the change.

Cyro · #**194** Posted **Dec 31, 2013, 5:42 PM**

Cam Photo Upload - RBC Convention Centre Under Construction

Dec.31.2013

Image: Large

1ajs · #**195** Posted **Dec 31, 2013, 5:51 PM**

that 1 herman nelson sure is spewing black smoke (heater)

Cyro · #**196** Posted **Dec 31, 2013, 6:14 PM**

Maybe that fellow close to the 2nd heater (bottom right) is thinkin about it?

This weather is just crazy, I wasn't happy about having to head out in this weather when I was working in the trades.

Everything takes x2 as long and costs 2x as much to complete. Tough job.

1ajs · #**197** Posted **Dec 31, 2013, 8:55 PM**

some tasks can't be done properly in the cold either
such as setting explosion proof contectors

Cyro · #**198** Posted **Jan 3, 2014, 5:06 PM**

hmmm.. I was certified to handle and transport explosives but not set them for use.

Sounds like a tricky business, wouldn't miss it at all.

Cyro · #**199** Posted **Jan 24, 2014, 5:35 PM**

RBC Convention Centre Expansion
Update
Jan.24.2014

Source

Moving along quite nicely.

esquire · #**200** Posted **Jan 24, 2014, 5:45 PM**

^ God it's nice to finally see one of the huge old downtown surface parking lots finally disappear.