Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015)

[s211]

Originally Posted by CMD UW

This is a risk that can pop up once you start construction. When there are existing structures that are being impacted by new construction activities geotechnical engineers can only work off of assumptions. It's unfortunate but a reality in that type of context.

I would also hazard that being downslope of the adjoining structure comes with all sorts of additional risks.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

The big dusty empty lot on the NE corner of Jasper/116 St, which until recently was a spare truck lot for Edmonton Motors, now has For Sale signs on it.

[Black Star]

^ A step in the right direction.

[middeljohn]

Good news. Was just looking at that when I was at the Druid last night.

[CanadianCentaur]

^^^ Interesting.

But I remember that site having had a gas station on it, along with a convenience store. This might mean it's going to sit empty for God knows how long due to remediation to deal with contamination (remember that site on the SE corner of Whyte Ave and 105 St?). But then again, I honestly don't know for sure. Same could go for the damned car dealership right across Jasper Avenue if it were to be sold and demoed in the future.

[Daveography]

^ Remediation need not take a lot of time, it depends on how the owner/developer chooses to approach it. It can be done as part of a development if they are excavating a lot of it anyway.

[Coldrsx]

Remediation was completed some time ago, maybe 5-7 years, was it not?

[240glt]

Yup. My buddy win Hazco supervised it several years ago

[Coldrsx]

Don't worry Gints, RIP, this guy has nothing on your Icon crane walk.

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/ma...n-downtown-edmonton-just-wanted-a-selfie

[Coldrsx]

Emerald Tower

You have expressed an interest in receiving a summary of the input/comments collected at the March 3, 2016 Public Open House for LDA15-0459, proposes to amend the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan and Rezone 11350-Jasper Avenue NW to allow for the development of a 160 metre tall mixed-use tower. Enclosed is the summary report for your information.

I would also like to take this opportunity to provide a quick update on file status.

The applicant has made a number of changes to the proposed DC2 provision after the March 3 Public Open House to address some of the comments received, including:
1. allowing only 1 Bar and Neighbourhood Pub establishment within the development, with a maximum of 250 occupants and 300 sq m of Public Space;
2. limiting the Restaurant and Specialty Food Services uses to a maximum of 250 occupants and 300 sq m of Public Space;
3. adding a clause to required articulation at the tower top to provide visual interest and reduce massing effects;
4. increasing the minimum amount to be directed towards the design and construction of the glass art wall on the podium facade from $ 50,000 to $150, 000;
5. revising the appendices to show the location, size and the concept design of the art glass wall.

[Daveography]

Stantec post-pour:



Short write-up about the pour here:
http://skyrisecities.com/news/2016/04/photos-capture-stantec-towers-11-hour-raft-slab-pour

Rogers Place:



Five Oaks crane coming down:



Love that curve on CoE Civic Tower:



As always more photos and updates here:
http://skyrisecities.com/forum/forums/edmonton.428/

[Daveography]

Stats from the pour, via Stantec:
- Raft sits on 39 piles, 1.8m in diameter, deepest of which runs 80m into the ground (a separate source indicates that these may be the deepest ever used in an office tower in North America)
- Typically raft slabs act as one big footing and bear directly on the soil, but because of the height and loading of this tower, piles were also needed
- 760 tonnes of rebar was used for the raft slab
- 2800 cubic metres of concrete was used
- Raft Dimensions are 24m wide x 36m long x 3m tall
- Pour start time 5am, end time 3pm - roughly 10 hours
- About 311 concrete trucks were needed
- Pour rate was ~300m3/hr; ~33 trucks every hour
- Largest continuous pour in the city's history

[kw5150]

True! Dont let them build anything over 4 stories on the south side of whyte ave! Build the taller stuff on the north side, that's where most of our condos are popping up along 17th ave in Calgary now. I think Whyte ave is a bit wider that our 17th ave though...so you might get away with couple more floors.

Originally Posted by 240glt

I'm rather indifferent to this project, my only comment relates to the last time I was in Calgary in late Nov, walking 17th on a brisk sunny afternoon, the several 4-6 story developments that have cropped up on the south side of the street made a significant impact on the walking experience. Where the sun was able to reach the sidewalk, it was pleasant. Where it was shaddowed it was very cold and uninviting, we found we'd rush right through those blocks with little interest in the shops and such, and observing others on the street the feeling seemed widespread

[kcantor]

Originally Posted by Daveography

Stats from the pour, via Stantec:
- Raft sits on 39 piles, 1.8m in diameter, deepest of which runs 80m into the ground (a separate source indicates that these may be the deepest ever used in an office tower in North America)
- Typically raft slabs act as one big footing and bear directly on the soil, but because of the height and loading of this tower, piles were also needed
- 760 tonnes of rebar was used for the raft slab
- 2800 cubic metres of concrete was used
- Raft Dimensions are 24m wide x 36m long x 3m tall
- Pour start time 5am, end time 3pm - roughly 10 hours
- About 311 concrete trucks were needed
- Pour rate was ~300m3/hr; ~33 trucks every hour
- Largest continuous pour in the city's history

yes, a large pour, but not the largest continuous pour in the city's history...

not to be picky or to make claims (i don't know about manulife or canada place or some of the large pours in the initial construction of the shaw conference centre) but the epcor tower raft slab was roughly 140' x 100 ' x 12' and took almost 4,000 cubic metres of concrete in a single pour that started at 6:00 pm on a friday and wasn't completed until the following afternoon. 120 men, 35 concrete trucks in a continuous loop from plant to site and 5 concrete pumps working non-stop with an on-site diesel refueling truck to keep them fueled.

[Coldrsx]

Mezzo back wed I believe... No decision.

[Daveography]

Originally Posted by kcantor

yes, a large pour, but not the largest continuous pour in the city's history...

not to be picky or to make claims (i don't know about manulife or canada place or some of the large pours in the initial construction of the shaw conference centre) but the epcor tower raft slab was roughly 140' x 100 ' x 12' and took almost 4,000 cubic metres of concrete in a single pour that started at 6:00 pm on a friday and wasn't completed until the following afternoon. 120 men, 35 concrete trucks in a continuous loop from plant to site and 5 concrete pumps working non-stop with an on-site diesel refueling truck to keep them fueled.

Thanks for the correction, Ken, not sure why my source said otherwise.

[Black Star]

^Because in this day and age....reporting is more like opinions rather than true facts it seems.

[Airboy]

Great shot Dave, When I get back from the coast we will have to meet up and I will show you what I have from last week.

And thanks for the correction Ken.

I think at this point I have worked in some capacity on every tower in the city.

[Coldrsx]

A few photos of stuff u/c

[CMD UW]

Awesome photos!