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Cambridgite

Aug 4, 2010, 11:45 AM

New 11 storey apartment building being built in the inner west end.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/539%20Belmont%20Avenue%20West/539BelmontAvenueWest-August22010-7.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/539%20Belmont%20Avenue%20West/539BelmontAvenueWest-August22010-10c.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/539%20Belmont%20Avenue%20West/539BelmontAvenueWest-August22010-11.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/539%20Belmont%20Avenue%20West/539BelmontAvenueWest-August22010-9d.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/539%20Belmont%20Avenue%20West/539BelmontAvenueWest-August22010-12.jpg

Visible to the right of the Lang Tannery smokestack.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/539%20Belmont%20Avenue%20West/539BelmontAvenueWest-August22010-13b.jpg

Source: http://www..com/showthread.php/447-539-Belmont-Avenue-West-33-m-11-fl

Cambridgite

Aug 5, 2010, 12:03 AM

Renovations coming along nicely at the Lang Tannery building, future home of Google and other high tech companies.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/The%20Tannery/TheTannery-August22010-1c.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/The%20Tannery/TheTannery-August22010-2a.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/The%20Tannery/TheTannery-August22010-4.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/The%20Tannery/TheTannery-August22010-5.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/The%20Tannery/TheTannery-August22010-6a.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss203/UrbanWaterloo/Kitchener/The%20Tannery/TheTannery-August22010-6c.jpg

Source: http://www..com/showthread.php/30-Lang-Tannery-Redevelopment-20-m-5-fl/page21

Architype

Aug 7, 2010, 4:00 AM

Here are some pictures I took July 28, of Jameson House Tower u/c in Vancouver - 37 fl, 118 m - my new favourite project here:

http://www.pbase.com/joecanada/image/127081081/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/joecanada/image/127081080/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/joecanada/image/127081079/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/joecanada/image/127081078/original.jpg

http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=33875

caltrane74

Aug 7, 2010, 4:47 AM

Jamison is a hot building, just love it@!!!!

these are by me

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2585/sany2224.jpg

caltrane74

Aug 10, 2010, 4:01 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4866357107_f7ff286602_b.jpg

jamaalism (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamaalism/4866357107/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

from flickr.com - jamaalism

James Cooper Mansion being built on Sherborne Street - south of Bloor

caltrane74

Aug 11, 2010, 3:21 PM

ROCP and Lumiere Condos by Tomms at UT

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/potd-ROCPFromAbove-tomms.jpg

caltrane74

Aug 13, 2010, 2:11 AM

Toronto Star (http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/577752)

Mississauga civic square revamp hits 'right notes'
January 27, 2009

http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/13/de/daebf05c468ea8cd28edf3646a4f.jpeg

PHINJO GOMBU
URBAN AFFAIRS REPORTER

Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is one of the first to acknowledge that the civic square in front of her beloved city hall desperately needs a dramatic – and potentially expensive – makeover.

Residents of her city, she says, often visit the pleasant downtowns of the old communities incorporated into Mississauga, such as Streetsville, Clarkson and Port Credit. But getting them to hang out in the official civic square is a trick.

"It's very difficult for us to get people to come here," McCallion acknowledged last week after she and other councillors got a sneak preview of an ambitious $40 million project that aims to do what the initial square didn't do – become a place to which people gravitate.

redevelopment in Mississauga City Centre.

Celebration Square
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/20100811020.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/20100811021.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/20100811022.jpg

from jasonzed at UT

construction photos of the redevelopment.

O-Town Hockey

Aug 13, 2010, 3:05 AM

A couple pics of the Ottawa Convention Centre (photos by Traynor)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4886944626_da057b01b8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4886944362_7024e708dd_b.jpg

EDC on July 24th (photos by Concrete06)

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/sci99/EDC%20Central%20July%2024%202010/IMG_2637.jpg

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/sci99/EDC%20Central%20July%2024%202010/IMG_2642.jpg

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/sci99/EDC%20Central%20July%2024%202010/IMG_2646.jpg

Jimby

Aug 13, 2010, 5:52 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4886849941_ce13ffcc44_b.jpg

caltrane74

Aug 13, 2010, 9:42 AM

Everytime I see a picture of that convention centre it looks better and better and better.

Awesome Design.. If I didn't know better I'd of said that was being built in Europe and not Canada. Looks like Money.

Traynor

Aug 13, 2010, 2:57 PM

I was going to post some of those pics here this morning and I got beaten to the punch by O-town!

It's even cooler in person Cal! It is really world-class architecture and will be an icon of Ottawa when it's complete.

:D

caltrane74

Aug 13, 2010, 3:18 PM

Am I in Frankfurt, or Ottawa...

haha!! :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4886944626_da057b01b8_b.jpg

caltrane74

Aug 13, 2010, 3:30 PM

Love the podium! :p

http://a.imageshack.us/img185/2526/dsc01797g.jpg

The next condo boom shall block this view!

http://a.imageshack.us/img401/7445/dsc01800l.jpg

James Cooper Mansion from urbandreamer at UT

Traynor

Aug 13, 2010, 4:20 PM

Here's a slightly wider pano I took yesterday. It shows the Ottawa Convention Centre in its context with the Rideau canal.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4888362054_0a88f4e899_b.jpg

And a close-up showing the OCC behind the MacKenzie King bridge. Not sure what they are covering this south facade with, but it doesn't look promising so far. My biggest fear is aluminum flashing may be the answer! ACK!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4888361858_39bedfcb1b_b.jpg
(Pictures by me using my iPhone. Panos created using Autostitch)

RTA

Aug 13, 2010, 6:17 PM

^ Zinc cladding would work nicely on that south face, I think.

1ajs

Aug 16, 2010, 4:43 AM

out at the u of m
Colossal truss installedPosted Thursday, August 12, 2010 9:22 AM
http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/Domains/myuminfo_umanitoba_ca/Tools/100/Images/body_image_23084_-1685263308.jpg60 tons of steel is put in place on August 12. Photo by Chris Reid.The new University of Manitoba Pembina Hall student residence hit a milestone this week when one of the largest steel trusses ever installed in Manitoba was erected.
The mammoth piece of steel was assembled on the ground and measures 160 feet long, 17 feet high and eight feet wide. It weighs 60 tons and has taken eight days to assemble the six individual pieces that comprise this colossal truss.
This truss was erected by two 300 ton cranes simultaneously navigating over one building and beside another.
The Pembina Hall project started on February 1, 2010, and has been a happy sight for students anxious to have a new residence on campus.
The new structure will be 13 storeys high and, adding to the building’s beauty and complexity, it will span over an existing two-storey building.
It is scheduled to be completed by August 2011.
source: http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=2&too=100&eve=8&dat=8/12/2010&npa=23084

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1768/12pembina.jpg

zoomer

Aug 17, 2010, 2:52 AM

Wow, that's a pretty cool building, especially the amount of glass involved. Also great use of land by building over top an existing structure!

caltrane74

Aug 19, 2010, 3:34 PM

Work continues on The Florian condo in Toronto, Ont.

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40188/130.jpg

WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Work continues on The Florian condominium project on Davenport Road in Toronto. Owner/general contractor of the 22-storey, 87-unit project is Diamante Development Corp.

The project will include a party room, indoor pool, underground parking and fourth floor podium.

The architects for the project are Young & Wright/IBI Group/Hariri Pontarini Architects.

Consultants are Jablonsky Ast & Partners (structural) and M.V. Shore Associates (1993) Ltd. (mechanical/electrical).

http://dcnonl.com/article/id40188

Traynor

Aug 20, 2010, 5:28 PM

Caught some glass installation on the Ottawa Convention Centre today. They only have 1084 of these things to install... LOL

First an overview from across the canal. Panorama created using Autostictch.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4910901392_736918532d_b.jpg

Now a little closer:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4910905950_59b527489b_b.jpg

Some panes being readied for installation.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4910902510_c47714d9a0_b.jpg

Vertical panorama showing glass installation progress. Very few of the triangles are exactly the same shape so a little planning has to be in order and I imagine each of the pieces is carefully numbered.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4911137418_53df5ac156_b.jpg

Close-up detail. The glazing is more transparent than I imagined it would be. I thought in daytime it would look more mirrored and only transmit light through at night. Oh well, I'm liking the smokey tint of the glass so far.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4910900940_c8c0d69e43_b.jpg

Glass installation requires no fear of heights, that's for sure. You wouldn't catch me in that thing!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4910899856_37bc986af6_b.jpg

A new piece being flown in by the crane operator.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4910303157_89500919d4_b.jpg

Manhandling a big pointy thing!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4910302007_1bbed840e0_b.jpg

And finally a panorama showing the OCC in context with the canal and Parliament hill.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4910299503_ccbea84cfd_b.jpg

(All pictures taken by me and my point and shoot Olympus FE-270. Panoramas created using Autostitch found at www.autostitch.net )

caltrane74

Aug 20, 2010, 5:39 PM

that is very nice....

How will they do the higher up spots where the skyjack cannot reach?

Traynor

Aug 20, 2010, 6:56 PM

^I think with some tricky maneuvering, they can reach all of the curving surface with the skyjack.

That last shot (Or a better version of it) will probably become the iconic tourist photo of Ottawa when the Centre is complete.

vanman

Aug 20, 2010, 7:57 PM

The OCC looks really sharp thanks for the pics traynor.

DLLB

Aug 20, 2010, 8:32 PM

The OCC - putting the glass in must be one heck of a tough job - like a giant gigzaw puzzle

RTA

Aug 20, 2010, 9:58 PM

How is it we've only really been hearing about this building in the Canada section recently? It's amazing! I love it!

bulliver

Aug 20, 2010, 10:25 PM

Yes, that is a great looking project. Thanks for the pics.

niwell

Aug 21, 2010, 4:24 AM

I had no idea this project was happening... shows how much attention I pay to the city I lived in for 6 years!

But yeah, looks really good. The view along the canal almost makes me miss the place.

Jimby

Aug 21, 2010, 5:22 PM

Construction is well underway for the west leg of the CTrain. After leaving downtown, the track becomes elevated to cross 14 St and the CPR tracks. The yellow is a guideway to push the sections of the bridge across the span.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4913028351_c77a1da755_b.jpg

RTA

Aug 21, 2010, 7:09 PM

^ Awesome, I love those things. I'd love to see one in action up close.

Dylan Leblanc

Aug 22, 2010, 12:15 AM

Pembina Hall
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1768/12pembina.jpg

Thanks for posting! I've put this building into the database - http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=88310

Jimby

Aug 23, 2010, 6:16 AM

elevated LRT tracks west of downtown and the moon. the forest fire smoke was cleared out by rain and hail. EAP can be seen in the distance.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4918662507_c8a836b856_b.jpg

caltrane74

Aug 23, 2010, 1:38 PM

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40208/321.jpg

HOWARD MANDEL/APERTURE IMAGING

Exterior work continues on the Centro condo project in Scarborough, Ont. Construction manager Dominus Construction Group began the two-, 31-storey tower project in April 2008. The work also includes 16 townhouses and four levels of parking.

The Centro project was designed by IBI Group Architects.

Consultants are Read Jones Christoffersen Consulting Engineers (structural) and Jain and Associates (mechanical/electrical).

Subtrades include: Costa Earthmoving Inc. (excavation); Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd. Gilbert Steel Ltd. (rebar); Premform Ltd. (formwork); RES Precast; Innocon Inc. (concrete); D. Zentil Mechanical Ltd. Mayfair Electric Ltd.; Allan Window Systems Inc.; Protech Roofing Waterproofing Ltd.; and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.

http://dcnonl.com/article/id40208

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40213/123.jpg

http://dcnonl.com/article/id40213

Exterior work has reached the roof on phase one of the Residences of Avonshire condo in Toronto. Deltera Inc. is the general contractor for the two, 21-storey towers, which include 446-units and garden villa townhomes

The owner is K & G Group and the project was designed by Kirkor Architects.

Consultants are Jablonsky Ast & Partners (structural) and Novatrend Engineering Group Ltd. (mechanical/electrical).

Traynor

Aug 24, 2010, 5:25 PM

Great aerial shot of the Ottawa Convention Centre and its surroundings found on Flickr and posted in one of the Ottawa threads by harls.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4906424462_a7cfa0fd2c.jpg
(Courtesy southfacing at Flickr found here http://www.flickr.com/photos/23575605@N08/4906424462/in/photostream/ )

caltrane74

Aug 24, 2010, 5:30 PM

what river is that anyway..?

the thames? the hull? the ottawa?

caltrane74

Aug 24, 2010, 5:31 PM

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40263/130.jpg

EllisDon continues work on Concord Park Place condos in North York, Ontario

http://dcnonl.com/article/id40263

Work continues on phase one of Concord Park Place condominiums in North York, Ont. Construction manager EllisDon Corp. has completion of the two-tower project, with retail at grade, slated for January 2012.

The towers will also include a gym, theatre, billiards room, a lounge and four levels of underground parking.

The project was designed by IBI Group Page & Steele Inc. and Quadrangle Architects Ltd.

Consultants are: Halcrow Yolles (structural); MCW Consultants Ltd. (mechanical/electrical); Cecconi Simone Inc. (interior); and MBTW Group (landscape).

Subtrades include: Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd.; ARO Excavating Ltd.; Bermingham Construction Ltd. (foundation).

Traynor

Aug 24, 2010, 6:14 PM

what river is that anyway..?

the thames? the hull? the ottawa?

I know you are being facetious and implying that the OCC is very European and unexpected in Ottawa (and Ottawa thanks you for the compliment), but that is no river. That is the Rideau Canal, for those unfamiliar with the capital. It flows to the Ottawa river just out of frame to the left, right beside the Parliament buildings (also out of frame in the above shot).

This aerial below shows the canal flowing into the Ottawa river:

http://static.flickr.com/44/171095511_20f80a7e5f_o.jpg
(Courtesy Marcandian at SSC found here http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=375953 )

:D

RTA

Aug 24, 2010, 6:28 PM

^ The history and engineering behind the canal is a fascinating read:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rideau_Canal

caltrane74

Aug 26, 2010, 12:01 AM

www.dcnonl.com

Project progress
Toddglen Construction continues work on
iLoft condos in Toronto

Work is winding down at the iLoft
condominiums on Legion Road North in
Toronto. Toddglen Construction Co. Ltd. is
construction manager of the 28-storey,
230-unit project, which includes an
exercise room, pool/sauna, squash courts
and party room.

caltrane74

Aug 26, 2010, 2:57 PM

From today
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/08252010008.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/08252010009.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/08252010011.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/08252010010.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/08252010013.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga/08252010014.jpg

SaugaCentre redevelopment from jasonzed at UT

caltrane74

Aug 26, 2010, 4:21 PM

25 August 2010:

For those planners/city slickers/etc scared of height, I gotta say that the height of this building contrasting to its neighbours is truly startling and awe inspiring! I think it works brilliantly, and brashly says "Welcome to the big city Mr Toronto the Good"--more please!!!

You can clearly see where the red panels are going on the lower part of the cutout. (Gloomy photos here though, as I forgot to change camera settings--too wet to think of stuff like that...)

http://a.imageshack.us/img822/4707/dsc02656f.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img844/4702/dsc02660x.jpg

Once this building is done, we have Mr Charlie up to bat next! :D

From urbandreamer at UT

M5V is looking good on the King West Strip.
Making the Entertainment District look so sexy, even in the rain. :)

1ajs

Aug 27, 2010, 3:43 AM

crane swap has happend at the cmhr as work moves away from concrreat work to steel so the saller crane will be coming down soon
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4931272596_cc41f47350_b.jpg

SteelTown

Aug 28, 2010, 3:13 PM

Construction of the Hamilton Grand has begun...

http://www.hamiltongrand.ca/2010_HamiltonGrand_Building_intersection_new.jpg

http://stinsonschooljournal.ca/system/posts/photos/200/display/10.08.27stinson002sm.jpg

http://stinsonschooljournal.ca/system/posts/photo3s/200/display/10.08.27stinson003sm.jpg

http://stinsonschooljournal.ca/system/posts/photo2s/200/display/10.08.27stinson001sm.jpg

http://stinsonschooljournal.ca/system/posts/photo4s/200/display/10.08.27stinson005sm.jpg

http://stinsonschooljournal.ca/photographs/200-grand-construction

Dylan Leblanc

Aug 28, 2010, 8:17 PM

Harry Stinson is back at it!!

- - - - -

The Hudson, Victoria

My pix from today.

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-hudson-2010.08.28-01.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-hudson-2010.08.28-02.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-hudson-2010.08.28-03.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-hudson-2010.08.28-04.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-hudson-2010.08.28-05.jpg

Jimby

Aug 28, 2010, 9:00 PM

EAP framed by Nuera

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4931407106_8d8fa21179_o.jpg

my photo

Dylan Leblanc

Aug 28, 2010, 9:56 PM

For what it's worth, here's the pit from the failed Radius development in Victoria. It's been like this for about two years now.

A couple of six and seven storey residential buildings, Hudson Walk, are now proposed to rise here. http://hudsonwalk.ca/

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-radius-2010.08.28-01.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-radius-2010.08.28-02.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-radius-2010.08.28-03.jpg

Dmajackson

Aug 28, 2010, 10:30 PM

One of Halifax's better projects is starting to take shape (floor 14 of 19);

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4929198885_b41febcd3c_z.jpg

davidivivid

Aug 28, 2010, 11:04 PM

Here is the construction site of a 10 story building located on parlement hill in Quebec city. The company responsible of the project had asked a permit for a much higher construction but it was refused...as everything else in the historic district.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKopGEov88k/THmU9mUz--I/AAAAAAAAAIM/Fm9jJkRa8dE/s400/IMG_0751.jpg
http://www.quebecurbain.qc.ca/2010/08/28/etat-des-travaux-edifice-de-la-capitale-sur-la-colline-parlementaire-de-quebec/

This is what it's supposed to look like.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKopGEov88k/THmVKFS4sII/AAAAAAAAAIU/duitADEyaLg/s400/illustration-1-perspective-de-st-amable-et-dartigny.jpg
http://www.quebecurbain.qc.ca/2009/05/21/exclusif-edifice-la-capitale-en-image/

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nKopGEov88k/THmViH1zwXI/AAAAAAAAAIc/4QwEk9RduOg/s400/illustration-2-perspective-de-grande-allee.jpg
http://www.quebecurbain.qc.ca/2009/05/21/exclusif-edifice-la-capitale-en-image/

caltrane74

Aug 31, 2010, 1:59 PM

From Markham http://dcnonl.com/article/id40374

Construction continues on Eden Park towers in Markham, Ontario

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40374/120.jpg

Construction continues on the Eden Park Towers condominium and townhouse project in Markham, Ont. Owner Times Group Corp. and Life Construction Inc. began the work in late 2009; completion is expected by late 2011.

The project includes four, 12-storey towers with 624-units; two levels of underground parking and 48 townhouses.

The Eden Park project was designed by Kirkor Architects.

Consultants are: Malone Givens Parsons Ltd. (planning/development); Sigmund Soudack & Associates Inc. (structural); M V Shore Associates (1993) Ltd. (mechanical); and Trace Engineering Ltd. (electrical).

caltrane74

Aug 31, 2010, 3:43 PM

M5V from Jasonzed at UT - King Street West Development

From today...
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga4/20100829071.jpg

Traynor

Sep 1, 2010, 10:05 PM

Just biking by, so I thought I'd grab a few shots of the Ottawa Convention Centre. Kind of hot and hazy today (32C) so the pics are a little fuzzy. Oh and I have a crap point-and-shoot camera! LOL

The glazing is progressing slowly but it's starting to reflect other parts of the downtown. You can just make out the reflection of the Peace Tower in the glass.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4949054189_9eec30a79e_b.jpg

A close of of the above, showing the detail of the reflected Peace Tower and the tops of the Chateau Laurier Hotel on the left.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4949052987_f524dd02f2_b.jpg

I was there near quitten' time. A few workers chillaxin' in 32C heat on one of the mezzanine levels.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4949642898_e36be2d4a7_b.jpg

A vertical panorama of the facade and Parliament Hill in the distance.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/4949646552_d3feecf975_b.jpg

Vertical panorama showing the glazing progress and the crane towering over the site.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4949054535_25df5d52c0_b.jpg

Funky panorama of the OCC and the MacKenzie King Bridge. (Plus the front wheel of my bike!)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4949646064_f02bd85837_b.jpg
(All pictures by me and my crappy Olympus FE-270. All panoramas created by Autostitch found here: www.autostitch.net )

Dylan Leblanc

Sep 4, 2010, 1:26 AM

Construction of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria.

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-oakbayhotel-2010.09.03-02.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-oakbayhotel-2010.09.03-01.jpg

my pix

sorry for the propaganda, but this is what it will look like
http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/images/stories/banner_home.jpg
http://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/

Coldrsx

Sep 6, 2010, 4:46 PM

The 1.2+ billion new 3 block long 'mayo north' teaching hospital in Edmonton at the University of Alberta

Edmcowboy11 at c2e

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs437.snc4/48009_151377154886835_100000436549239_370986_114568_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs415.snc4/47860_151377194886831_100000436549239_370988_5483982_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs299.ash2/57891_151377174886833_100000436549239_370987_2346483_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs315.snc4/41064_151377221553495_100000436549239_370989_2211373_n.jpg

Coldrsx

Sep 7, 2010, 2:25 AM

Fed tonight by me

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/misc%20photos/DSC_0002.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/misc%20photos/_DSC0021.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/misc%20photos/_DSC0011.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/misc%20photos/_DSC0006.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/misc%20photos/_DSC0003.jpg

Basically a full reno, preservation, and then this:>

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/2639125.bin?size=620x400
(http://www.edmontonjournal.com/2639125.bin?size=620x400)

koops65

Sep 8, 2010, 12:33 AM

Southcore Financial Centre today by me:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4969460276_034457eb12_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11485387@N04/4969460276/)

Dmajackson

Sep 13, 2010, 5:20 PM

caltrane74

Sep 13, 2010, 5:58 PM

I'd like to get some money outta these Halifax development boys..

I spoke with the head at Fares Realty last week about advertising.. but she was broke or had allocated her budget.. But I'll do a nice write up for them in the spring...

I'm gonna make that Halifax Project go worldwide, with ads on the iPad and everything, it's gonna blow up.

SteelTown

Sep 15, 2010, 11:32 PM

Construction of the Hamilton Grand, Harry Stinson's latest project

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/Appster/IMG00029-20100915-1700.jpg
My photo

caltrane74

Sep 16, 2010, 3:19 PM

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o240/loop429/IMG_0649.jpg

Lumiere Condo almost finished by skycan - a new member at UT

caltrane74

Sep 16, 2010, 4:14 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4993620033_efff33fa3a_b.jpg

James Cooper Mansion from Mike in TO at UT

caltrane74

Sep 16, 2010, 5:20 PM

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga4/070.jpg

MV5 from jasonzed at UT

caltrane74

Sep 20, 2010, 2:28 PM

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40595/130.jpg
WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Construction continues on Absolute World Tower Four condos in Mississauga, Ontario

http://dcnonl.com

Work moves along for the Absolute World Tower Four condominiums in Mississauga, Ont. Fernbrook Homes/Cityzen is the developer of the 56-storey, 430-unit project, which includes six levels of underground parking. The tower was designed by Burka Architects.

Consultants are: Sigmund Soudack & Associates Inc. (structural); E.C.E Group (mechanical/electrical); and NAK Design Group (landscape).

Subtrades include: Costa Earthmoving Inc. (excavation); Faga Group (under slab drainage); Deep Foundations Contractors Inc. (shoring/caissons); Premform (formwork); Gilbert Steel Ltd. (rebar); Innocon Inc. (concrete supply); Mayfair Electric Ltd.; and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.

Construction continues on Pearl condos in North York, Ontario

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40624/11.jpg
HOWARD MANDEL/APERTURE IMAGING

Works continues on the Pearl condos at 35 Hollywood Ave. in North York, Ont. The Conservatory Group began the 24-storey, 352-unit project in fall 2008. It will include four levels of underground parking.

The project was designed by E.I. Richmond Architects.

Consultants are Rottmann Associates Ltd. (structural); and M.V Shore Associates (1993) Ltd. (mechanical).

Subtrades include: Costa Earthmoving Inc. (excavation); Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd.; CBM (concrete); Global Precast; Paramount (forming); Mayfair Electric Ltd.; D. Zentil Mechanical Ltd.; Rite Air Mechanical; (ventilation); Protech Roofing Waterproofing Ltd.; and Quest Window Systems Inc.

http://dcnonl.com

SteelTown

Sep 20, 2010, 3:25 PM

Update on the new downtown transit terminal

Couple of pic from Sunday am of the "MacNab Transit Terminal" or MTT.

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/7100/mtt1.th.jpg (http://img816.imageshack.us/i/mtt1.jpg/)

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9597/mtt2.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/i/mtt2.jpg/)

Can't see it opening next month.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6240/mtt3.th.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/mtt3.jpg/)

Biff

Sep 20, 2010, 4:00 PM

So as of earlier this week greater Halifax (Halifax, Bedford, & Dartmouth) has 10 construction cranes at 9 different sites building projects from 4-19 floors in height. For a city of 400'000 this is a good sign of strong growth. Here are some photos of those cranes taken by me over the summer.

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I think i have stated this before, but i really don't understand the - when to use a tower crane in building construction. Here in Winnipeg it seems like they rarely use tower cranes.

Every one of those Halifax construction shots has a tower crane. With the exception of the Trillium job (19 stories) every one of those projects would have used a crawler crane here in Winnipeg. I have also noticed this in Calgary when i have been there. They will use a tower crane to erect a 5 or 6 storey building.

We seem to be able to build everything up to around 20 stories with mobile cranes. Not meaning to hijack this thread, just curious if anyone had any insight?

......by the way, i love all the construction going on in the Halifax area. I enjoyed my visit there a year ago and look forward to coming back.

caltrane74

Sep 20, 2010, 5:27 PM

Time for another M5V construction update:
The whole thing, from 15 floors up, now topping out:

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/M5VP1170950.jpg

Podium with candy coloured accents:

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/M5VP1170953.jpg

Zeroing in on the box - originally planned to house two floors worth of HVAC and be sheathed in red aluminum, it now appears that only half of the lower floor of the box will be required for the equipment, cutting the architectural exclamation mark down to the impact of a comma:

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/M5VP1170952.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/M5VP1170951.jpg

Focusing on colour:

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/M5VP1170954.jpg

With Charlie's pit in front:

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/M5VCharliepano.jpg

42

M5V from interchange42 at UT

1ajs

Sep 21, 2010, 10:04 PM

CMHR
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7305/cmhr.jpg

Ramako

Sep 22, 2010, 3:32 PM

When did Couture get heightened? 141 metres is pretty tall for 42 storeys.

caltrane74

Sep 22, 2010, 6:19 PM

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40700/10.jpg
WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Tridel continues work on James Cooper Mansion condo in Toronto

Glass work continues at the James Cooper Mansion condominium project on Sherbourne Street in Toronto. Tridel Corp. is general contractor of the 32-storey tower, which will connect to the heritage mansion by a glass podium.

The refurbished mansion will be used for amenity space.

The project was designed by Burka Architects Inc.

Consultants are: Goldsmith Borgal & Co. (historical); Sigmund Soudack & Associates Inc. (structural); Trace Engineering Ltd. (mechanical); M.V. Shore Associates (1993) Ltd. (electrical).

Subcontractors include: Progreen Demolition; Laurie McCullouch Movers Ltd. (mansion relocation); Clifford Masonry & Restoration; Anpro Excavating & Grading Ltd.; Deep Foundations Contractors Inc.; Edvac Forming; Jay Electric Ltd; Sanet Mechanical Ltd.; and Toro Aluminum (glass/glazing).

Bondfield Construction continues work on YWCA Elm Centre in Toronto

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40725/110.jpg

WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Work continues on the YWCA Elm Centre affordable and supportive housing development for women and women-led families in Toronto. Bondfield Construction Co. Ltd. is general contractor for the 17-storey project.

The development also includes a 10-storey and a five-storey tower with office/commercial space, a 200-seat auditorium and a restaurant.

The project was designed by regionalArchitects and Hilditch Architect in a joint venture.

Consultants are: Jablonsky Ast & Partners (structural); Lam & Associates (mechanical/electrical); and Ferris + Associates Inc. (landscape).

Subcontractors include: Dufferin Concrete; HC Matcon; Forma-con; Harris Rebar and BMC Masonry Ltd.

http://dcnonl.com/article/id40700

Work continues on Nautilus at Waterview condos in Etobicoke, Ontario

http://dcnonl.com/images/archivesid/40684/110.jpg

WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Construction continues on the Nautilus at Waterview condominium project in Etobicoke, Ont. The work includes a 39-storey tower with over 400 units, a three-storey podium with retail, recreation facilities, and five levels of underground parking.

Owner/developer Monarch Corp. has occupancy scheduled to begin in early 2012.

The project was designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects Inc.

Consultants are Stephenson Engineering Ltd. (structural) and Smith and Andersen Consulting Engineering.

Subtrades include: Michael Bros Excavating; Rumble Foundations (Ontario) Ltd. (shoring/casisons); Salit Steel (Niagara); Italform Ltd. (formwork); and Dufferin Concrete.

http://dcnonl.com

WhipperSnapper

Sep 22, 2010, 9:18 PM

When did Couture get heightened? 141 metres is pretty tall for 42 storeys.

http://www.toronto.ca/planning/pdf/cofa_tey_agenda_pm_22sept10.pdf

1ajs

Sep 23, 2010, 6:33 PM

neechi commons
http://pointdouglas.com/plugins/p17_image_gallery/images/1553.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5018409558_ce9cabbd2d_b.jpg

SteelTown

Sep 25, 2010, 12:14 AM

1ajs

Sep 25, 2010, 12:47 AM

the pink beast

aka the Avenue building the single largest blight in downtown winnipeg is undergoing a rebirth as apartment and condos hopefully they blast all that pink paint off to reveil the red brick
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5021890644_5e583d8285_b.jpg

a veiw from within a few years ago
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/2095160279_d2ea2b02ae_o.jpg

RRC downtown campus expansion
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5281/rrco.jpg

some restored windows reinstalled
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5258/rrc2.jpg

SteelTown

Sep 27, 2010, 11:27 AM

Hamilton's new Farmers' Market facade
http://www.raisethehammer.org/static/images/farmers_market_night_shot_jeff_tessier.jpg
Jeff Tessier
http://www.raisethehammer.org/blog/1936/marketlibrary_renovations_coming_along_beautifully

The new Farmers' Market facade illuminates for the first time during Supercrawl.

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bulliver

Sep 27, 2010, 7:53 PM

^ That looks fantastic!

Cambridgite

Sep 30, 2010, 2:09 AM

Construction begins on the Westmount Grand Condominiums in Waterloo.

Rendering for what the project will look like when finished.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Cambridgite/Suburban%20Kitchener/WestmountGrand1.jpg

http://www.westmountgrand.com/

Current progress = Foundation poured and the crane is being set up.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Cambridgite/Suburban%20Kitchener/WestmountGrand2.jpg

Source: UrbanWaterloo from 'Wonderful Waterloo'

vanman

Oct 5, 2010, 2:27 PM

BC Place renovation:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF1469.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF1941.jpg

PoscStudent

Oct 6, 2010, 4:41 PM

On the left side of this photo you can see the site of where a new long term care facility will be built. In the upper middle there is a new, fairly small, condo building which is just finishing construction.

As well the area where the coloured buildings are and further left will be redeveloped into a mixed use subdivision and construction has also begun on a new facility for the military though it can't be seen from this photo.

Click on photo for larger image:

http://www.pbase.com/image/129167553/large.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/image/129167553/original.jpg)
photo by Architype

Coldrsx

Oct 7, 2010, 3:41 PM

http://www.rewedmonton.ca/ARTICLE_PHOTOS/Content/1849.jpg
(http://www.rewedmonton.ca/ARTICLE_PHOTOS/Content/1849.jpg)

The way the suspension bridge design fits together makes it lower and lighter than many other long span bridges. Photo by James Tennant
When the Fort Edmonton Footbridge and Trails are completed by the end of the year, they’ll open up a whole new part of the river valley for cycling and walking. Construction on the bridge is nearly complete, and the trails along Patricia Ravine are done.

The $24-million bridge is southwest of Fort Edmonton Park and below the new Wolf Willow Ridge subdivision on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River. It will link the multi-use trail recently constructed next to Fort Edmonton Park with new ones on the other side of the water.

http://www.rewedmonton.ca/content_view_rew?CONTENT_ID=2950

Kevin_foster

Oct 14, 2010, 2:57 AM

From Bulliver in Edmonton Construction:

Edmonton Clinic North:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/5079992890_c1b861b49d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079992890/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5079398623_101334e662_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079398623/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/5079396927_6eb1a366db_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079396927/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/5079990598_b4f087c11f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079990598/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/5079989954_ab00daed71_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079989954/)

Cooling Plant on Campus:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/5079398123_9e8928fb42_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079398123/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/5079991808_a64eef6852_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079991808/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5079397567_903a5c963e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079397567/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/5079991198_8c0b75f121_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079991198/)

Edmonton Clinic South:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/5079399129_7fe9f268d1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079399129/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5079398341_d04c88c5f1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079398341/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/5079990278_71b1a30d00_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44609493@N07/5079990278/)

1ajs

Oct 15, 2010, 3:52 AM

CMHR
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5083084324_6fb04fedf0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5082488839_1098c4f22a_b.jpg

RTA

Oct 15, 2010, 3:34 PM

CMHR
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5083084324_6fb04fedf0_b.jpg

Love this shot and the treatment. Looks like an archeological restoration of an ancient temple in the desert or something. :D

vanman

Oct 16, 2010, 3:09 PM

Two other Vancouver landmarks currently undergoing renovations, Science World and Canada Place:
(pictures by me)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF2505.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/texpressions/DSCF1257.jpg

Dylan Leblanc

Oct 17, 2010, 1:18 AM

oh nice! thanks for posting :)

here's the only highrise U/C in Victoria at the moment

my pix from today

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-the834-2010.10.16-02.jpg

http://gingert.net/images/victoria-the834-2010.10.16-01.jpg

SteelTown

Oct 17, 2010, 9:07 PM

From LikeHamilton....

I cannot see this finished by Christmas. ¾ of the centre lane has not been started yet. They have not even laid the concrete base that has to be down before they put in the plastic heating pipes for that part of the road. There are poles and control boxes still in the middle of the road that need to be moved.

Here are some pictures from Oct 13th.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8443/img9397c.jpg

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5384/img9395v.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2755/img9396g.jpg

1ajs

Oct 20, 2010, 9:40 PM

rrc expansion
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1253/5100080111_ac0e64342a_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1345/5100080185_1a814f7af8_b.jpg

freshly poored pad for a lift
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1140/5100080331_c0312dbec9_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1398/5100697822_38735c7746_b.jpg

scott block rebirth
damn what a hiden gem getting a full renoe has 6000-5000 sqft per floor crazyness
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/5101091668_b01e18aa69_b.jpg

Cambridgite

Oct 22, 2010, 3:43 AM

The office part first phase of the Lang Tannery development is nearing completion.

The following pictures are of the new offices for Desire2Learn, a Kitchener-based high tech company.

This is the same building that Google is establishing its Canadian headquarters in.

http://www.communitech.ca/catching-up-with-desire2learn/

http://communitech.plesk.esolutionsgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/entrance.jpg
http://communitech.plesk.esolutionsgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Tannery_people.jpg
http://communitech.plesk.esolutionsgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/boardroom_wide.jpg
http://communitech.plesk.esolutionsgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Garage.jpg
http://communitech.plesk.esolutionsgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ceilinglong.jpg
http://communitech.plesk.esolutionsgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/D2L_Deck.jpg

Website for the Tannery

http://www.thetannery.ca/index2.html

1ajs

Oct 22, 2010, 6:52 PM

finaly a proper rendering of the avenue building project
http://media.winnipegfreepress.com/images/avenue.JPG

vanman

Oct 24, 2010, 4:08 PM

The new Port Mann bridge taking shape:

PORT MANN BRIDGE/ HIGHWAY ONE PROJECT FACTS

· The new bridge will be more than two km long, have a 50-metre wide roadway surface and have a 42-metre clearance above high water level.

· The crossing will consist of a 10-lane, 850-metre cable-stayed bridge and precast concrete approaches of 1,170 metres. At 470 metres, the cable-stayed main span will be the second-longest in North America.

· 13,000 tonnes of structural steel will be used to construct the bridge.

· 1,158 precast concrete segments will be fabricated and used to build the bridge.

· A custom-made launching truss (blue and yellow gantry) is being used to install the 1,158 segments. The truss is 19 metres wide, 13 metres tall, 155 metres long and weighs 720 tonnes.

· 157,000 cubic metres of concrete will be used to construct the bridge.

· 28,000 tonnes of rebar will be used in the concrete.

· Total area of the new bridge will be 104,000 square metres.

· 25,000 tonnes of asphalt will be used for the deck riding surface.

· The bridge will be supported by 288 cables, 23 piers, two abutments, 108 drilled shafts, and 251 piles (122 land, 129 marine). There is a total length of 16 km of pile. There is a total length of 5,000 metres of drilled shafts.

· The cables will be attached to two pylon towers, each 160 m high – roughly the equivalent of a 50-storey building. The towers will stand approximately 75 metres above deck level.

http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010PREM0139-000853.htm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF3387-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF3475.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF3397-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF3396-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/DSCF3428-1.jpg

cdnklc

Oct 25, 2010, 2:26 AM

epcor tower (edmonton) inside:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1125/5111929977_1a0d9e50be_z.jpg

and out:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1414/5112461673_85c3e0849c_z.jpg

Dwils01

Oct 28, 2010, 10:09 PM

Here are a few from Sault Ste. Marie
Biosciences and Technology Convergence Centre
http://www.algomau.ca/uploads/image/uploads/site/rendering01.jpg
Here is the link to the webcam http://www.algomau.ca/about-algoma-u/biosciences-convergence-centre

Project 2011 at Sault College. If you are interested, please use this link. I can't seem to be able to insert any pictures from that site.
http://www.saultcollege.ca/pages/project2011/Gallery/default.asp?gallery=21&page=1

Finally, our new hospital which will open in March 2011.
http://www.sah.on.ca/images/uploads/galleries/0006_SAH_aerial_looking_northeast.jpg
http://www.sah.on.ca/images/uploads/galleries/0074_lobby.jpg