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The Bow (Arrow phase II) | 15 fl | Completed
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#211
06-06-2020, 01:25 PM
(06-06-2020, 08:53 AM)panamaniac Wrote:
(06-06-2020, 08:02 AM)Spokes Wrote: Wow, huge difference.  I wonder if we'll see precast become the norm more than the exception.

If it's cheaper then probably.

Transport costs are a big factor. The company Auburn is using for this is in Brant, ON, a little less than a 1h drive away.
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06-13-2020, 08:26 AM
With all this precast going up I hope that the lessons learned from Ronan Point have not been forgotten:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/from...e-may-1968
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06-13-2020, 10:55 AM
(06-13-2020, 08:26 AM)KevinT Wrote: With all this precast going up I hope that the lessons learned from Ronan Point have not been forgotten:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/from...e-may-1968
I am fairly sure the building industry has advanced since 1968.
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06-13-2020, 02:22 PM
(06-13-2020, 10:55 AM)Acitta Wrote:
(06-13-2020, 08:26 AM)KevinT Wrote: With all this precast going up I hope that the lessons learned from Ronan Point have not been forgotten:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/from...e-may-1968

I am fairly sure the building industry has advanced since 1968.

It was addressed in the 1970 revision to the Canadian Building Code. Smile

Incidentally, sloppy construction played a big part in the Ronan Point collapse.
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#215
06-18-2020, 10:09 AM
Another day, another floor.

   
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07-04-2020, 01:59 PM (This post was last modified: 07-04-2020, 02:00 PM by Pilsner.)
Is the (weekday) webcam still working OK for people?
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07-04-2020, 03:48 PM
Webcam?
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07-04-2020, 09:25 PM
(07-04-2020, 03:48 PM)panamaniac Wrote: Webcam?

Yes...

(05-28-2020, 06:41 PM)Pilsner Wrote: Now the "fast" paced action has begun I've set up a temporary webcam so y'all can enjoy the show. It's (usually) accessible Mon-Fri 6am-6pm (to follow their rough work hours). Private message me for the password.

https://video.nest.com/live/JTuazq1GJp

(Served by Nest Labs; please read their privacy policies, etc.)
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07-08-2020, 03:56 PM
A view from above (though not for long):

   

   
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07-08-2020, 07:28 PM
That's rapid action holy moly
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#221
07-08-2020, 07:34 PM
Still wish phase II was going to look like phase I lofts :/
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07-08-2020, 08:19 PM
(07-08-2020, 07:34 PM)Momo26 Wrote: Still wish phase II was going to look like phase I lofts :/
 I love the original building, and assumed the new one would be a copy since it had the same name... I was very disappointed when I went back in this thread to find the renders.
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#223
07-08-2020, 10:30 PM
Wasn't the original phase two design similar to phase one?
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07-08-2020, 10:30 PM
It definitely will not be the same. I'm hoping it will be OK.
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#225
08-13-2020, 03:22 PM
This one seems to be stuck at 6 floors for over two weeks. No precast slabs? waiting for parts?
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