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WinCitySparky · #**6381** Posted **Aug 31, 2021, 4:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by LilZebra

With all these problems in the past few months gotta think the site is cursed, or construction co. is inept.

They ARE completely inept, inexperienced, incompetent, idiotic...any I you would like to use.

The ONLY reason they were awarded this contract, was because at the time of tender, the CEO of Artis Reit was/is also the owner/operator of Marwest Construction.

It’s a massive, no-secret, unfathomable conflict of interest, and this company has absolutely no business building anything other than mid rise condos and box stores.

I witnessed their inability to plan/coordinate/communicate/understand basic construction principles first-hand on site for over two years. It truly is unbelievable what has and is happening day to day on this project as far as execution and overwhelming lack of foresight, and errors/rework on a scale I have never seen on a project.

Many of the subs were also awarded their roles through their relationship with MWC, and several of them also share a large degree of the blame for the fact that schedule targets were/are consistently being missed by large margins over and over again.

pspeid · #**6382** Posted **Aug 31, 2021, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by WinCitySparky

They ARE completely inept, inexperienced, incompetent, idiotic...any I you would like to use.

The ONLY reason they were awarded this contract, was because at the time of tender, the CEO of Artis Reit was/is also the owner/operator of Marwest Construction.

It’s a massive, no-secret, unfathomable conflict of interest, and this company has absolutely no business building anything other than mid rise condos and box stores.

I witnessed their inability to plan/coordinate/communicate/understand basic construction principles first-hand on site for over two years. It truly is unbelievable what has and is happening day to day on this project as far as execution and overwhelming lack of foresight, and errors/rework on a scale I have never seen on a project.

Many of the subs were also awarded their roles through their relationship with MWC, and several of them also share a large degree of the blame for the fact that schedule targets were/are consistently being missed by large margins over and over again.

So you're not fond of them, then?

I think the local board of Artis Reit was removed a few years ago, weren't they? At the time I thought it was a blow to have someone interested in local development removed from a position of influence, but if half of what you said is correct it sounds like they deserved to go.

Oh well, at least we'll have a tall building that hopefully will not collapse in the remainder of my lifetime.

WinCitySparky · #**6383** Posted **Aug 31, 2021, 6:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by pspeid

So you're not fond of them, then?

I think the local board of Artis Reit was removed a few years ago, weren't they? At the time I thought it was a blow to have someone interested in local development removed from a position of influence, but if half of what you said is correct it sounds like they deserved to go.

Oh well, at least we'll have a tall building that hopefully will not collapse in the remainder of my lifetime.

Haha Can you tell?

The CEO was removed from the board last year however his company remains the GC for reasons my non legal brain doesn’t comprehend. Maybe contract law or a backroom agreement.

OTA in Winnipeg · #**6384** Posted **Aug 31, 2021, 10:47 PM**

Wpg_Guy · #**6385** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 6:48 PM**

https://www.instagram.com/p/CS9PY1cnWQi/

prairiedog007 · #**6386** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 9:52 PM**

nice shot thanks for sharing

JWinnipeg1991 · #**6387** Posted **Sep 9, 2021, 1:11 PM**

https://imgur.com/a/fxtm1hY

Biff · #**6388** Posted **Sep 9, 2021, 1:24 PM**

One more 20 ft floor (41st) and then 19 ft of structural steel hat on top of the elevator core and that is it.

bomberjet · #**6389** Posted **Sep 9, 2021, 1:53 PM**

I was just looking back through the pages and noticed Bockstael was pouring concrete on the job. Were they brought in part way through to clean up the mess? Did they have a bigger role in the project? Is Marwest just a management company and subs everything out?

Seeing Bockstael involved with this shit show is surprising. Bockstael tends to be a very good company.

Biff · #**6390** Posted **Sep 9, 2021, 2:24 PM**

Bockstael essentially just built the core and were involved early on. I don't believe they were the original core contractor though. I would think they performed well as the core advanced as fast as it could despite the limitations caused with steel erection and the raising of the crane.

I would have to believe this job would have went smoother had they been the CM for the whole job.

bomberjet · #**6391** Posted **Sep 9, 2021, 2:59 PM**

I assume that's how it went.

cllew · #**6392** Posted **Sep 9, 2021, 5:28 PM**

For what it is worth this from the Brockstael web site:

Following a competitive proposal process, Bockstael was invited to partner with Marwest as the Concrete Subcontractor on this tremendous downtown venture that is set to rise on top of the existing Winnipeg Square underground parkade and concourse. Comprised of 40-storeys of residential apartment units and at grade commercial spaces, this skyscraper project will set the record as the new tallest building in Winnipeg.

Bockstael’s primary scope of work is the concrete core that will rise over 400 feet above ground and includes six elevator shafts, two stairwells, two shear walls, and a structural slab interconnecting the shafts at each floor. The methodology includes self-climbing formwork to minimize crane time and enhanced hoarding and access systems to maximize productivity. While the existing 1980s substructure was built with a future tower in mind, Bockstael’s concrete scope of work also includes significant modifications and strengthening to the foundation elements in order to accommodate the modern tower design. The remainder of the structure is structural steel and hollowcore.

As part of our services, Bockstael is also administering Lean Last Planner System scheduling tools with the greater project team to maximize efficiency and minimize floor cycle times for all involved.

WinCitySparky · #**6393** Posted **Sep 9, 2021, 8:26 PM**

Bockstael was awesome on this project, one of the few normal and properly performing groups the entire time. Always on schedule.

bomberjet · #**6394** Posted **Sep 10, 2021, 1:49 PM**

Good news.

GrammarSlammerBammer · #**6395** Posted **Sep 10, 2021, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

One more 20 ft floor (41st) and then 19 ft of structural steel hat on top of the elevator core and that is it.

So we finally have a precise height: 564' 8"

I can't remember seeing that before.

Biff · #**6396** Posted **Sep 10, 2021, 5:31 PM**

Yes, but ground level is 100'. The tower is 464'8" above grade.

prairiedog007 · #**6397** Posted **Sep 20, 2021, 8:29 PM**

Looking north on Main

Top of tower

Wpgstvsouth94 · #**6398** Posted **Sep 20, 2021, 8:32 PM**

What’s going on with this? It seems nothings getting done still. I have never seen a tower get built this slowly..

esquire · #**6399** Posted **Sep 20, 2021, 8:41 PM**

Love those pics. Looking at them, I'd say that the lot north of 201 Portage is now my number one most desired spot for a new tower in this city. Followed closely by anywhere on Portage Ave. E.

WinCitySparky · #**6400** Posted **Sep 20, 2021, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wpgstvsouth94

What’s going on with this? It seems nothings getting done still. I have never seen a tower get built this slowly..

Sheer incompetence and nothing more