CALGARY | Brookfield Place Calgary | 247M / 811 FT | 56 Floors - Page 15

Chinook Arch · #**281** Posted **Nov 12, 2013, 7:10 PM**

Agreed. Everyone knows Brookfield Place is getting built, but until the foundation work is underway, it's not guaranteed 100%.

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Originally Posted by Deepstar

I don't actually mind the rules to be honest. There have been many a project where the site has been cleared and even started shoring, but never got past that point.

In Calgary, you can get a permit for shoring that will allow you to start pile driving and shoring, ( down to 30' I think), before getting an approved BP.

Chadillaccc · #**282** Posted **Nov 20, 2013, 11:44 PM**

From just now...

Woof by Chadillaccc, on Flickr

Surrealplaces · #**283** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 6:59 PM**

Moving at a good pace!

TriWolf · #**284** Posted **Nov 28, 2013, 12:27 AM**

Is that actual excavation of the foundation, or are they still removing debris from the demolition of the old Herald building?

Design-mind · #**285** Posted **Nov 28, 2013, 2:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by TriWolf

Is that actual excavation of the foundation, or are they still removing debris from the demolition of the old Herald building?

They are now doing excavation. I watched for a while as they had a backhoe filling a b-train dump truck on the NE corner of the lot. This will be a deep hole once dug out.

chris · #**286** Posted **Nov 28, 2013, 4:54 AM**

Does construction like this ever get delayed in winter due to snow on the ground?

You Need A Thneed · #**287** Posted **Nov 28, 2013, 5:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by chris

Does construction like this ever get delayed in winter due to snow on the ground?

No, not really. They just clear the snow and keep going.

TallBob · #**288** Posted **Nov 28, 2013, 6:11 AM**

^^ Unless of course, after the tower starts to rise and there is an ice storm or high-velocity winds. Then they'll shut her down until it becomes safe.

Bigtime · #**289** Posted **Nov 28, 2013, 2:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by chris

Does construction like this ever get delayed in winter due to snow on the ground?

This is Canada, we just layer up and keep going!

Chadillaccc · #**290** Posted **Nov 29, 2013, 12:10 AM**

From today. Starting to move quick. The hole is about 15 feet deep in most of the Northeast quadrant of the site.

Deepstar · #**291** Posted **Nov 29, 2013, 4:27 PM**

These guys are really moving on this!

TriWolf · #**292** Posted **Dec 2, 2013, 12:17 AM**

With luck maybe we'll start to see some steelwork by spring

Design-mind · #**293** Posted **Dec 2, 2013, 1:51 AM**

In the far corner you can see how deep the backhoe is sitting.

Design-mind · #**294** Posted **Dec 2, 2013, 1:54 AM**

Ok I did take a picture!

Chadillaccc · #**295** Posted **Dec 6, 2013, 6:59 PM**

So I was told be a mod on the Jeddah Kingdom Tower development page that

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Originally Posted by Tom In Chicago

Pile driving phase = construction (as far as this forum is concerned)

. . .

So I guess since driving is done and excavation is well-underway on this one, we can move it to construction? Every other mod has said different, but I've noticed several other projects in the UC section that aren't actually UC according to the rules I've been told. I'm not sure what to think here

Deepstar · #**296** Posted **Dec 7, 2013, 9:40 PM**

Yeah, not too sure what the differences are. Some places drill and our some concrete in the holes, maybe those sites are considered u/c?

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

So I was told be a mod on the Jeddah Kingdom Tower development page that

So I guess since driving is done and excavation is well-underway on this one, we can move it to construction? Every other mod has said different, but I've noticed several other projects in the UC section that aren't actually UC according to the rules I've been told. I'm not sure what to think here

shakman · #**297** Posted **Dec 7, 2013, 9:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Deepstar

Yeah, not too sure what the differences are. Some places drill and our some concrete in the holes, maybe those sites are considered u/c?

If caissons are being drilled poured, then yes since caisson work is part of the foundation of the structure.

However if drilling and concrete pours are for shoring, then nope since shoring is for excavation.

Design-mind · #**298** Posted **Dec 10, 2013, 2:22 AM**

Today on the way by the Brookfield Place I noticed the hole stretches the full length of the East side and they are putting in the first row of tendon tiebacks on the North part of the dig. Sorry I was in a big hurry and did not take a photo...sorry

shakman · #**299** Posted **Dec 10, 2013, 2:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Design-mind

Today on the way by the Brookfield Place I noticed the hole stretches the full length of the East side and they are putting in the first row of tendon tiebacks on the North part of the dig. Sorry I was in a big hurry and did not take a photo...sorry

No need to apoligise. It is just hole which will become deeper over time.

Deepstar · #**300** Posted **Dec 10, 2013, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by shakman

If caissons are being drilled poured, then yes since caisson work is part of the foundation of the structure.

However if drilling and concrete pours are for shoring, then nope since shoring is for excavation.

Thanks Shakman!