Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015) - Page 226

rapid_business · #**4501** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 5:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by rapid_business

It has to be temporary. The top edge is wrapped in electrical tape.

Got a reply from the City:

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"The current covers are temporary to protect the electrical bits from vandalism until the permanent pieces are installed."

MacLac · #**4502** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 6:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by rapid_business

Got a reply from the City:

Whewww! Crisis averted!!!!!!!!!! OMG!....praise the Lord they are only "temporary."

kcantor · #**4503** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 8:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by MacLac

Whewww! Crisis averted!!!!!!!!!! OMG!....praise the Lord they are only "temporary."

and, for perspective, the 3 year wait for them has also only been temporary...

EdmTrekker · #**4504** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 9:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

and, for perspective, the 3 year wait for them has also only been temporary...

Given the pole bases are oblong and sit on a circular concrete base (the ones we see that are presently installed) hanging over the sides with an 8-12" space underneath, should be interesting to see how they cover this up and the fit and finish don't look like some half assed patch job. FFS they had 3 years to figure this all out...

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4505** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 10:09 PM**

One would have thought the permanent pieces would have ready after all this time.

s4.audios · #**4506** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 10:20 PM**

Speaking of lightposts, did the city not have something like a five year plan to switch all lights to LEDs? We must be something like on year 3 now, wonder if they'll hit that target.

EdmTrekker · #**4507** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 10:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

One would have thought the permanent pieces would have ready after all this time.

There is more to the story than what we are being told. My take is that the posts we are now seeing are not what was ordered (and may not even be from the same suppliers) and is a substitution the City accepted OR the City changed the spec for the supply of these for some reason (but why?) and somewhere in the puzzle is the cause of the delays. And it appears the circular concrete bases were put in place that appear to be the right fit for the posts we see in the public render - but the installed posts have an oblong base - very different as are the design of the posts. Hence my comment as to what the final coverup on the bottom of the poles will look like. Now a citizen should not have to be doncerned with something so simple - but given the long list of major projects fucked up by the City - and seeing the issues on a small job of pole replacment it's enough to send taxpayers out looking for answers.

240glt · #**4508** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 11:38 PM**

Hmm. My favourite slumlord pal is now buying distressed properties in the Forrest Heights area. This should be interesting

240glt · #**4509** Posted **Sep 20, 2016, 11:39 PM**

Tower crane going up for the new mixed market building at 83 street and 114 Ave

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4510** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 1:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Hmm. My favourite slumlord pal is now buying distressed properties in the Forrest Heights area. This should be interesting

Why the hell would anyone even want to sell a used jockstrap to this guy, never mind property? You'd have to reach a rock-bottom level of desperation to deal with him. And why is it that our laws don't freeze the assets of a convicted felon, or block any deals he's making?

Hardhatdan · #**4511** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 5:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

There is more to the story than what we are being told. My take is that the posts we are now seeing are not what was ordered (and may not even be from the same suppliers) and is a substitution the City accepted OR the City changed the spec for the supply of these for some reason (but why?) and somewhere in the puzzle is the cause of the delays. And it appears the circular concrete bases were put in place that appear to be the right fit for the posts we see in the public render - but the installed posts have an oblong base - very different as are the design of the posts. Hence my comment as to what the final coverup on the bottom of the poles will look like. Now a citizen should not have to be doncerned with something so simple - but given the long list of major projects fucked up by the City - and seeing the issues on a small job of pole replacment it's enough to send taxpayers out looking for answers.

Were they supposed to pour oval piles...

These are the poles that were ordered, I was sent a rough rendering of them a couple years ago and the rendering I already linked to has been on that architect's website for a long time. http://www.terryfrostdesign.com/#/jasper/ look like magic it shows the actual base cover. Wowwee a tapered sleeve, so complicated, magical and fancy or you know, entirely normal.
Yea, this has gone embarrassingly poorly and run on way too long, but turn down the conspiracy theories.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4512** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 3:08 PM**

According to this job posting, the Grand Hotel is being rebranded as Crash Hotel
http://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Crash-Hotel/job...xYOuqKGu7w78tAKWGxBkIPVRYyZpXWrgVnqZNUOg

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The Historic Grand Hotel is transforming to Crash Hotel in downtown Edmonton. Situated in the heart of the new Ice District, this property is on track to be one of the trendiest, busiest, and all round unique experiences in the Edmonton downtown core.

We are focusing on transforming the Hotel into the first independent urban chic Hotel brand in Edmonton. Our vision is to have an establishment welcoming to the 20-40 age group demographic who are looking for an exciting night out, or a small get away; while still being accessible and accommodating to the traveling young professional. Our goal is to offer first class amenities in an exciting and engaging environment.

Hotel management or hospitality educational qualification are preferred.

Reliability and stamina are essential in hotel management. You will also need excellent numerical, verbal and written communication skills. Numeracy is particularly important for finance-related and office-based roles, while good interpersonal skills and customer service are vital for roles involving contact with guests.

We are very excited to meet energetic, qualified, and enthusiastic individuals who feel as passionately about the project as we do.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

Hotel Management: 2 years

EdmTrekker · #**4513** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 4:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hardhatdan

Were they supposed to pour oval piles...

These are the poles that were ordered, I was sent a rough rendering of them a couple years ago and the rendering I already linked to has been on that architect's website for a long time. http://www.terryfrostdesign.com/#/jasper/ look like magic it shows the actual base cover. Wowwee a tapered sleeve, so complicated, magical and fancy or you know, entirely normal.
Yea, this has gone embarrassingly poorly and run on way too long, but turn down the conspiracy theories.

I hope your right. The poles now in place do not have the middle piece as per the render. Maybe they can add that after? I love the design on the architect's website. As to the oblong pole base sitting on the round circular concrete installed - this is evident by the pictures posted including this one:

Urban recluse · #**4514** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 7:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

According to this job posting, the Grand Hotel is being rebranded as Crash Hotel
http://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Crash-Hotel/job...xYOuqKGu7w78tAKWGxBkIPVRYyZpXWrgVnqZNUOg

They have been looking for someone for months, or they have gone through a few people.

EdmTrekker · #**4515** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 7:39 PM**

Crash sounds like a flop house - an overnight place. And they call it boutique...and local lol. There are "real" local boutique hotels owned by WestCorp.

feepa · #**4516** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 8:48 PM**

Perhaps you are reading far too much into the name..

Coldrsx · #**4517** Posted **Sep 21, 2016, 10:47 PM**

Edmonton's Drake. It will be were you get a room if you are in the burbs to crash and P.A.R.T.Y.

Lexington good scale, heading into Nashville now.

EdmTrekker · #**4518** Posted **Sep 22, 2016, 12:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Edmonton's Drake. It will be were you get a room if you are in the burbs to crash and P.A.R.T.Y.

Lexington good scale, heading into Nashville now.

Exactly. I hope they use battleship linoleum on the floors ensure the mattresses are wrapped in pee proof coverings.

Kevin_foster · #**4519** Posted **Sep 22, 2016, 2:37 AM**

Interesting ... didn't know Epcor tower had damaged windows during construction..! And that it was tied up in a legal battle over it. Cool read.

http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insura...ruction-supreme-court-canada-1004100255/

Hardhatdan · #**4520** Posted **Sep 22, 2016, 2:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

Interesting ... didn't know Epcor tower had damaged windows during construction..! And that it was tied up in a legal battle over it. Cool read.

http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insura...ruction-supreme-court-canada-1004100255/

This is a big deal for risk managers and insurance law. Will be the leading case for this type of insurance I'm told.