SACRAMENTO | 500 Capitol Mall | 396 FT / 121 M | 25 FLOORS - Page 10

TWAK · #**181** Posted **May 13, 2007, 5:18 AM**

it's going to take 6 months for pile driving....taking some sort of break...?

innov8 · #**182** Posted **May 15, 2007, 5:32 AM**

It could be that since the piles are created in the ground on site, they need several
months to dry and harden before any weight of the structure can be put on
them? I imagine they might need several months to dry since that they are
40 or 50 feet into the ground.

bennywah · #**183** Posted **May 15, 2007, 6:16 AM**

^
That and remember it seemed to take 621 foundation laying process a few months to finish up, usually the foundation process and underground work takes the longest.

innov8 · #**184** Posted **May 19, 2007, 5:12 AM**

Sacto · #**185** Posted **May 19, 2007, 7:22 AM**

It's nice to see progress. Thanks for the pics, Innov8.

ozone · #**186** Posted **May 19, 2007, 7:33 PM**

Thanks for posting the progress. With all the drama over the Towers and Aura I think people have somewhat forgotten about this highrise. Does anyone having updated images of the finished product?

friedpez · #**187** Posted **May 19, 2007, 8:03 PM**

It'd also be cool to see a rendering of 500 CM on the skyscraper diagrams chart. Anyone know how to request one? The Parthenon building is still listed as "proposed" on that chart...

ltsmotorsport · #**188** Posted **May 19, 2007, 9:58 PM**

Fastest way would be to go here, and follow the instructions.

FastFerrari82 · #**189** Posted **May 19, 2007, 10:11 PM**

imho this is the best stage...when the piles are in the ground and foundation is about to begin....and the beast will rise! ! ! Love the render..another nice one for Sac-Town....but this ones on Capital if you ask me

friedpez · #**190** Posted **May 19, 2007, 10:11 PM**

^ Thanks!

foxmtbr · #**191** Posted **May 20, 2007, 9:09 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltsmotorsport

Fastest way would be to go here, and follow the instructions.

I posted the thread.

ltsmotorsport · #**192** Posted **May 21, 2007, 6:57 AM**

Cool. Thanks fox.

innov8 · #**193** Posted **May 30, 2007, 9:14 PM**

Today they are dismantling the screw/pile driver... I can't believe the process
took less than two months.

foxmtbr · #**194** Posted **May 30, 2007, 11:48 PM**

So it's on to the foundation next?

sugit · #**195** Posted **May 31, 2007, 12:06 AM**

Given our luck recently, they are canceling the project and packing up...

Sacto · #**196** Posted **May 31, 2007, 12:38 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugit

Given our luck recently, they are canceling the project and packing up...

What are you talking about?

snfenoc · #**197** Posted **May 31, 2007, 1:58 AM**

I heard CalPERS and CIM have bought 500 CM and are planning to erect a surface parking lot.

sugit · #**198** Posted **May 31, 2007, 2:39 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sacto

What are you talking about?

Mearly referring to the news about The Towers most likey going down and how it would be just our luck if they were packing up cause the project was canceled.

innov8 · #**199** Posted **May 31, 2007, 8:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxmtbr

So it's on to the foundation next?

Yes. They are now digging around piles to create forums for the concrete to
be poured into.

enigma99a · #**200** Posted **May 31, 2007, 8:27 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by snfenoc

I heard CalPERS and CIM have bought 500 CM and are planning to erect a surface parking lot.

hahaha. GO CIM! In other news, CIM and CalPERS have submitted plans for a 8 story structure at 301CM, the former site of Saca's towers. Comprised of 6 stories of parking and 2 stories of office space it will serve as additional parking for CalPERS' sprawlscraper HQ.