Edmonton Construction 13 (November 2015)

[cpnfantstk]

Originally Posted by kcantor

5,272 pieces, rating expert. a thank you from one of the key team members for being invited to join the team.

You definitely deserve this gift. Must be expensive. Put it in your den and view it with a late night bourbon . Love how BB turned out. Congrats!!

[kcantor]

Originally Posted by Harrison

Summerlea? Never thought West Edmonton Mall would be considered livable, though I guess you don't need to go anywhere outside of your 'hood to shop!

i would think a large part of that would be being within walking distance of the mall which isn't just a retail outlet, it's one of - if not the - largest employment bases in the region and proximity to jobs as well as amenities is part of the score. it's also within walking distance of their major transit hub.

[Coldrsx]

Further to 103 Street Centre.

Reference ID: Job No 360870328-002
Description: To construct exterior alterations to a mixed-Use Commercial Use Class building (3rd floor patio).
Location: 10130 - 103 STREET NW
Plan NB1 Blk 3 Lot 216
Applicant: WOLSKI DESIGN GROUP LTD.
Status: Intake Review
Create Date: 4/27/2020 12:51:09 PM
Neighbourhood: DOWNTOWN

[Coldrsx]

https://twitter.com/uptown_one/status/1258052491784019968
@uptown_one

[Rogie]

^nice! The final product looks great to me.

Is it a trick of the eye or is the sidewalk in front very narrow?

[HomeInMyShoes]

^There's still construction fence, but the podium is right up to the sidewalk for sure.

Not a huge fan of the entire structure, but so much better than previous things that may have been built there.

[ronron]

Valley West will come ripping through start of 2021 (they say, anyway) with wider sidewalks. So maybe 6 months reprieve from construction to enjoy the narrow sidewalk, before it all begins again.

[GenWhy?]

If only Edmonton could get the design of a podium roof right.

[Black Star]

Originally Posted by GenWhy?

If only Edmonton could get the design of a podium roof right.

Look one block east.....

[CMD UW]

Originally Posted by Black Star

Look one block east.....

Yes indeed. One of the earlier 'green roofs' that has lasted for over 30 years. I also think this is one of the most under appreciated rooftops out there, mainly because it is private.

[GenWhy?]

I just thought they'd at least try to achieve a contemporary standard as the Ultima has, compared to Langram.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

^^ Manulife's post-Holt renovations will include public access to the green roof if I'm not mistaken. Though I have no idea how those renovations are faring since Manulife has been under restricted access for the past couple of months.
https://manulifeplace.com/30-million-dollar-transformation-manulife-place-2020/

[Harrison]

Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

^^ Manulife's post-Holt renovations will include public access to the green roof if I'm not mistaken. Though I have no idea how those renovations are faring since Manulife has been under restricted access for the past couple of months.
https://manulifeplace.com/30-million-dollar-transformation-manulife-place-2020/

You would think now is the time to get a head start on those renos, since the mall is more or less closed off to the public. Work would be able to progress quite quickly if you could work on the entire structure at once.

[Black Star]

Originally Posted by Harrison

You would think now is the time to get a head start on those renos, since the mall is more or less closed off to the public. Work would be able to progress quite quickly if you could work on the entire structure at once.

Agree.....drove passed this morning thinking the same thing.

Also didn't see any work at all being done on the Valley line!

[s211]

Originally Posted by Harrison

You would think now is the time to get a head start on those renos, since the mall is more or less closed off to the public. Work would be able to progress quite quickly if you could work on the entire structure at once.

There may be many physical reasons for getting going, but virtually all real estate groups in North America and Europe have postponed their 2020 CAPX programs. I would be surprised if Manulife Place kept going full bore, for the time being. If they do go ahead, that'd be nice to hear.

[kcantor]

Originally Posted by s211

There may be many physical reasons for getting going, but virtually all real estate groups in North America and Europe have postponed their 2020 CAPX programs. I would be surprised if Manulife Place kept going full bore, for the time being. If they do go ahead, that'd be nice to hear.

it's not just capx…

there's still a host of components in the supply chain that have just gone "🞵🞵🞵🞵".

8 - 12 week deliveries might be 8 - 12 months if you can secure them.

material pricing and exchange rates are "your guess is as good as mine".

and no one knows the impact yet on job sites. there is no magic to construction - it's pure logistics. all of these components are "here" and we want them "there" in as little time as possible. which means the more people you maintain on a site while still being productive the better. noone really knows the impact on "social distancing" on construction sites, particularly inside work with constricted access. one of the first "casualties" as things reopen is likely going to be having more than one trade in a relatively large area at a time. this will play havoc with mobilization and demobilization and remobilization as trades dependent on the work of other trades cycle through a site. productivity is likely to decline considerably while the length of time it takes to complete a project will stretch out that much longer as a result.

what kind of impact is this going to have on costs and the viability of projects? as i said above, "your guess is as good as mine".

[s211]

Originally Posted by kcantor

it's not just capx…

there's still a host of components in the supply chain that have just gone "🞵🞵🞵🞵".

8 - 12 week deliveries might be 8 - 12 months if you can secure them.

material pricing and exchange rates are "your guess is as good as mine".

and no one knows the impact yet on job sites. there is no magic to construction - it's pure logistics. all of these components are "here" and we want them "there" in as little time as possible. which means the more people you maintain on a site while still being productive the better. noone really knows the impact on "social distancing" on construction sites, particularly inside work with constricted access. one of the first "casualties" as things reopen is likely going to be having more than one trade in a relatively large area at a time. this will play havoc with mobilization and demobilization and remobilization as trades dependent on the work of other trades cycle through a site. productivity is likely to decline considerably while the length of time it takes to complete a project will stretch out that much longer as a result.

what kind of impact is this going to have on costs and the viability of projects? as i said above, "your guess is as good as mine".

You're right. I was too vague with my CAPX catch-all. Construction supply chains are really disrupted, especially if you were expecting specialized items from China, so I've been told. A few major downtown towers under construction here will be hard-pressed to meet deadlines with their incoming tenants.

[Airboy]

Originally Posted by Black Star

Agree.....drove passed this morning thinking the same thing.

Also didn't see any work at all being done on the Valley line!

There is quite a bit going on. They are about ready to starting forming the rail bed on the 101st to 103st section. All the sub surface work is complete and bedding material is in.

101st to 100st track be is done and the cross tracking switches are being placed.

100st to 99st station is where the most man power is currently. and 99 to 97 is close to being finished as well. about 4 more pores to do. east of 97st is at the gravel bed stage as they build that up before forming the track bed.

[cpnfantstk]

Originally Posted by Rogie

^nice! The final product looks great to me.

Is it a trick of the eye or is the sidewalk in front very narrow?

Yeah, I don't mind it either . Looks good. Encore and Ultima should be the standard or above it for residential towers going forward but won't be. My understanding is that glass towers are not that energy efficient and there's a trend to move away from that.
Manulife is still my favourite tower in YEG by a wide margin and that was built in 1983. So futuristic . Perfect!! Needs a sister.

[Black Star]

Originally Posted by Airboy

There is quite a bit going on. They are about ready to starting forming the rail bed on the 101st to 103st section. All the sub surface work is complete and bedding material is in.

101st to 100st track be is done and the cross tracking switches are being placed.

100st to 99st station is where the most man power is currently. and 99 to 97 is close to being finished as well. about 4 more pores to do. east of 97st is at the gravel bed stage as they build that up before forming the track bed.

Thanks for the update Airboy....