Winnipeg Construction X - Page 607

wags_in_the_peg · #**12121** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 1:37 PM**

good article on Bockstael construction, "Manitoba's Builder"!

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...transformation

Bockstael currently has 25 construction projects on the go, with another 15 in the pre-construction phase.

The design process has begun for a new headquarters, to be built on land the company purchased on Marion Street. They’ll move in in the next two years.

bomberjet · #**12122** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 1:41 PM**

Good to see the next gen family pushing the company forward!

Too bad we couldn't have more headquarters in the downtown. I know we talked about this on and off. It does make sense for construction or manufacturing companies to have offices located close to or at their production sites. But everything gets spread out.

FactaNV · #**12123** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 5:00 PM**

Southport South construction starting next year.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...-start-in-2025

pspeid · #**12124** Posted **Aug 9, 2024, 7:05 PM**

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Southport South construction starting next year.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...-start-in-2025

Good to see this happening, especially on city land.

Is it my imagination, or has there been a fair amount of positive movement towards housing and economic growth in the city? It seems like all the talk about streamlining the development process, especially to promote desired projects like housing, is more than just talk this time.

Doogie5 · #**12125** Posted **Aug 10, 2024, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by wags_in_the_peg

good article on Bockstael construction, "Manitoba's Builder"!

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...transformation

Bockstael currently has 25 construction projects on the go, with another 15 in the pre-construction phase.

The design process has begun for a new headquarters, to be built on land the company purchased on Marion Street. They’ll move in in the next two years.

Did article mention Johns 2 brothers who were key to their success?

Outlandish18 · #**12126** Posted **Aug 13, 2024, 12:45 PM**

Has anybody heard anything about the planned redevelopment of 138 Portage Avenue East? Construction should have started last fall and ready for occupancy in 2025. I pass by this building everyday and it looks like there is nothing going on there.

Justanothermember · #**12127** Posted **Aug 13, 2024, 12:49 PM**

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Has anybody heard anything about the planned redevelopment of 138 Portage Avenue East? Construction should have started last fall and ready for occupancy in 2025. I pass by this building everyday and it looks like there is nothing going on there.

There is an entire thread dedicated to this project. It has recent activity so should be easy to locate.

KnickKnack · #**12128** Posted **Aug 14, 2024, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by wags_in_the_peg

good article on Bockstael construction, "Manitoba's Builder"!

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...transformation

Bockstael currently has 25 construction projects on the go, with another 15 in the pre-construction phase.

The design process has begun for a new headquarters, to be built on land the company purchased on Marion Street. They’ll move in in the next two years.

Thanks flagging this! Interesting tidbit about their new HQ. Anybody have any intel as to what they’re planning to build?

Doogie5 · #**12129** Posted **Aug 15, 2024, 3:37 AM**

https://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/Vie...3&isMobile=yes
2050 downtown secondary plan

Mr Tall Forehead · #**12130** Posted **Aug 15, 2024, 4:45 AM**

Who would possibly come out in opposition to this??? 40 in support and 1 against…what could possibly be his rationale?

Biff · #**12131** Posted **Aug 15, 2024, 12:47 PM**

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Who would possibly come out in opposition to this??? 40 in support and 1 against…what could possibly be his rationale?

It's funny, I was going to say - "probably David Grant". Sure enough it was him.

If anyone follows City Hall, this guy must be retired and have nothing else to do, because he is usually at most of the meetings and has something to present or say on almost every subject.

peg · #**12132** Posted **Aug 15, 2024, 1:52 PM**

Retired engineer faces colleagues at disciplinary hearing in amber light dispute

Same guy maybe? This article did give me a chuckle lol

'They allege that I am not qualified to comment on traffic. I've been facing yellow lights for 55 years or so. I know how they work,' Grant said after his hearing was adjourned."

WinCitySparky · #**12133** Posted **Aug 15, 2024, 2:10 PM**

Wow that’s the most old-codger line ever

pspeid · #**12134** Posted **Aug 15, 2024, 2:27 PM**

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Wow that’s the most old-codger line ever

He's an embarrassment to those of us who shake our fists at clouds.

bomberjet · #**12135** Posted **Aug 15, 2024, 2:38 PM**

I don't mind his quips to City Hall. A lot of them are very valid opinions. It has gotten a lot more extensive as of late I feel. Surprised he's not on this site. Or maybe he is!

Gravity Wins · #**12136** Posted **Aug 16, 2024, 2:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by peg

Retired engineer faces colleagues at disciplinary hearing in amber light dispute

Same guy maybe? This article did give me a chuckle lol

'They allege that I am not qualified to comment on traffic. I've been facing yellow lights for 55 years or so. I know how they work,' Grant said after his hearing was adjourned."

I agree with him. Faster roads should have longer yellows. What is so controversial about that?

ColdRain&Snow · #**12137** Posted **Aug 16, 2024, 5:24 AM**

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I agree with him. Faster roads should have longer yellows. What is so controversial about that?

Yep I agree, 4 second yellow is fine for Osborne or Corydon, it's not fine for Bishop or McGillvery. Roads with an 80km'h speed limit should probably have a 6 second yellow.

BlackDog204 · #**12138** Posted **Aug 16, 2024, 5:53 AM**

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Yep I agree, 4 second yellow is fine for Osborne or Corydon, it's not fine for Bishop or McGillvery. Roads with an 80km'h speed limit should probably have a 6 second yellow.

They should have off ramps and overpasses, but Winnipeg is too cheap to afford them. A big roundabout will be adequate.

Hecate · #**12139** Posted **Aug 16, 2024, 10:36 AM**

The real question… why are they silencing him? He didn’t say anything wrong or even controversial. He’s concerned about citizen safety and has shown that other cities use these methods. He has a right to publicly state his opinions. No corruption here folks.

Hecate · #**12140** Posted **Aug 16, 2024, 10:41 AM**

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They should have off ramps and overpasses, but Winnipeg is too cheap to afford them. A big roundabout will be adequate.

Not too cheap… just dumb. An extra hundred and fifty million every year for teachers who are already the second highest paid in Canada, manitoba needs to be first. We’re first for the worst performing students in Canada and soon to be first for highest paid teachers. Hurray!