Regina Construction II

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by CCF

It's essentially the same finishings. Likely the only improvement is that the glass at grade won't be tinted - which I will agree does make this version substantially better. Don't even get me started on reflective glass.

Don't forget the addition of the ubiquitous stacked stone on the main level exterior.

[thefourthtower]

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[VANRIDERFAN]

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Pre-fabricated apartments going up in Regina
Improving chronically low vacancy rate
Reported by Natalie Geddes
First Posted: Mar 19, 2012 1:28pm | Last Updated: Mar 19, 2012 1:47pm
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Regina’s rental market has been one of the tightest in the country for a few years, now one local company is working on a different solution and from a distance it looks like a giant block set.

Prefabricated buildings are taking off in Regina, transforming holes into homes in record time.

Construction on one of these four story apartment buildings started in Harbour Landing on Monday and in eight days it will look nearly complete from the outside.

Denis Jones is with Deveraux Developments, a local company putting together their eighth pre-built apartment building in just over a year.

“Although it appears to be just like Lego being put together it’s obviously a lot more complex and requires a lot of experience to do it,” Jones explained.

The trailer-sized units are built in Idaho and shipped to Regina by truck before they are stacked together using a crane.

By adding nearly 400 new rental units to the market, Jones thinks the company has probably increased the vacancy rate in the city by nearly two per cent.

“I’m not sure we want to be known as the people who are changing the vacancy rate, but we’re doing our part for the city,” Jones said.

It takes eight months in total from the start of construction to have the units ready for renters to move in, which is almost a year faster than traditiona building methods.

Edited by News Talk Radio’s Adriana Christianson cjme 980 news

One of those just went up in the North end of the city on McCarthy.

[sask1982]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Don't forget the addition of the ubiquitous stacked stone on the main level exterior.

In other words, this building has an anything-but-exciting exterior. Great to see it come together, none the less, not to mention refurbishing an existing building.

[Goose]

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Does anyone have any photo updates of the 80,000 square foot building going up on Albert st ,now that will be a nice addition to the downtown when done .

Big concrete pour today:

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[Dan0myte]

I've always wondered what the view from City Hall is like. Cool, thanks.

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[CCF]

Estevan ahead of Toronto?

Okay then...........

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by CCF

Estevan ahead of Toronto?

Okay then...........

That's what anyone in Toronto will say to any city ranked above them...

[brithgob]

Estevan's high ranking is in part because it's number one for jobs. Toronto gets pulled down by the affordability factor. Likewise, Vancouver.

[CCF]

Originally Posted by Nathan

That's what anyone in Toronto will say to any city ranked above them...

Of course - and I partly agree with that sentiment as Toronto is a great city.

I don't pay much attention to these lists because it looks at things in a very isolated manner - so Estevan has jobs, relatively affordable housing, and likely a high average income. In what way do those factors come together is most opinion in my mind. How liveable is the city? Obviously Toronto is one the premier urban environments we have in this country with a lot to offer.

[brithgob]

Regina needs some publicity like this. It has a shortage of workers -- much more so than Saskatoon, which currently has a higher unemployment rate. Regina has to shout a little louder above the din to reach potential newcomers who think of Saskatoon first when they think of a move because Regina hasn't even occurred to them. Whether you think it's valid or not, it's hard data that can be pointed to -- especially when Regina has a disadvantage most cities don't have, a snide northern neighbour.

[Dan0myte]

Originally Posted by brithgob

The snide northern neighbour.

I think that's the best description of Saskatoon I've ever heard.

[socialisthorde]

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[Rodo Regina Lover]

I must say that when driving south on Broad St. in the downtown area and seeing that construction crane for the Centre Square condos, it is a beautiful sight indeed!! I guess it looks like there will not be a crane at the Albert St. & 11th Ave. construction site. But there should be one going up at Gardens on Rose in the not too distant future. Let the good times roll!! Number 5 in Canada, it's our time to shine opps sorry Saskatoon!!

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by Rodo Regina Lover

I must say that when driving south on Broad St. in the downtown area and seeing that construction crane for the Centre Square condos, it is a beautiful sight indeed!! I guess it looks like there will not be a crane at the Albert St. & 11th Ave. construction site. But there should be one going up at Gardens on Rose in the not too distant future. Let the good times roll!! Number 5 in Canada, it's our time to shine opps sorry Saskatoon!!

Enough of the Saskatoon digs. It's nice to be the one with the exciting projects, but let's enjoy our success with a bit of class.

[sask1982]

Originally Posted by Rodo Regina Lover

I must say that when driving south on Broad St. in the downtown area and seeing that construction crane for the Centre Square condos, it is a beautiful sight indeed!!

100% AGREED! I wasn't expecting to have an awesome view of that crane until I came up after going under the tracks and bam! that crane slaps you in the face in a super exciting way. Really exciting times in downtown Regina!

[Stormer]

Albert and 11th drive by