[frinkprof]

^Check the front page, it is usually accurate to within 24 hours.

[Canterra]

Front page looks good frink.
Waterfront uses 3 potains and the 5th at centennial is a wolf

[You Need A Thneed]

North crane at Peter Lougheed is coming down. The main boom is down as of now.

[Bigtime]

A yellow Potain is being erected in Bridgeland right now. It is east of any of The Bridges sites, looks to be more in the area of the seniors housing.

[You Need A Thneed]

North crane at Peter Lougheed is coming down. The main boom is down as of now.

The crane is now gone.

Only one crane at Peter Lougheed Hospital.

[wild wild west]

A yellow Potain is being erected in Bridgeland right now. It is east of any of The Bridges sites, looks to be more in the area of the seniors housing.

Yup, went by this morning and it is almost up. Looks like an expansion of the seniors housing complex. This will be a pretty small building - doesn't even have a basement.

[Boris2k7]

frinkprof: I like what you've done with your front page here. It's a pretty cool way to integrate the crane types, using the shades of grey.

[frinkprof]

^Well I didn't want to make them the most important part of the list. It's really all about keeping track of which projects have cranes, despite what some people have said about this list being a way to boast what the total is.

As far as format goes, I'm all about the greyscale and ascii dividers.

[Bokimon]

Looks good Frink!
I can see in the near future that every crane that is listed will eventually have a type and model number. Only us folks at SSP will take the time to go the extra mile.

[defaultuser]

Yup, went by this morning and it is almost up. Looks like an expansion of the seniors housing complex. This will be a pretty small building - doesn't even have a basement.

it may not have a basement, but the footprint is quite large, especially compared to the surrounding buildings.

[frinkprof]

It was mentioned in the Calgary Construction Thread that there may be another base at Riverside Quays. Can anyone confirm?

[Jimby]

It was mentioned in the Calgary Construction Thread that there may be another base at Riverside Quays. Can anyone confirm?

I couldn't see one today, but I didn't have a comprehensive view of the site from the parking lot.

[Fatboyslim]

I reckon there may be a Potain coming down at Midtown soon, as will two climbing concrete placing masts. Can't see the receivers paying the monthly nut while they work out wtf to do with the hole...

[mersar]

I reckon there may be a Potain coming down at Midtown soon, as will two climbing concrete placing masts. Can't see the receivers paying the monthly nut while they work out wtf to do with the hole...

Most likely. The first Potain is already down, so at least they've chopped some of the expenses out while its in limbo

[MrBigStuff]

I reckon there may be a Potain coming down at Midtown soon, as will two climbing concrete placing masts. Can't see the receivers paying the monthly nut while they work out wtf to do with the hole...

Turn this hole into a gigantic diving tank for our competitive swimmers & divers - lol:drowning:

[mwalker_mw]

^^^ Wonder if a SCUBA shop wants to become temporary tenants. Definitely some good water usage possibilities there...

Update: 8 West lost its head yesterday and it looks like they are getting ready to finish the dismantle this morning.

[Bigtime]

^^^ Wonder if a SCUBA shop wants to become temporary tenants. Definitely some good water usage possibilities there...

You could go wreck diving in the city of Calgary! :tup: Heck heat the water and we'll really be in business. Perhaps the zoo can house a tropical aquarium on the site!

[WhipperSnapper]

8 West lost its head yesterday and it looks like they are getting ready to finish the dismantle this morning.

That building still had a crane!?! Aren't tenants moving in? Can't beleive Union Square and/or Colours still have their cranes. I guess they aren't in too severe of a short supply in Calgary.

[Innersoul1]

Noticed that the 8 West Crane was taken down yesterday!

Edit: Clearly can't read the posts above! LOL

[mwalker_mw]

From my view (west) it is still missing half a wall and there is a lot of work still to be done on the roof - I'm actually surprised it came down already.

[WhipperSnapper]

You don't need a crane to install curtainwall. Actually a waste of time and money to do so.

[MrBigStuff]

Has the big yellow Potain crane @ the Bow been mooved yet. I drove by there Saturday evening and it looks like it was moved. Some one confirm?

[Bigtime]

Has the big yellow Potain crane @ the Bow been mooved yet. I drove by there Saturday evening and it looks like it was moved. Some one confirm?

Still there as of today.

[Spitfyre]

frinkprof, noticed you have 3 liebherrs for keynote, I rode by there yesterday and the high crane is a Peiner SK400

[Natasha]

2nd Crane is going up at Chinook Mall.

[Bigtime]

Last night they poured the large foundation for arriVa tower 3. If the proceed like the last foundation for tower 2 it will probably be about 4-5 days away from getting a crane put onto that base they have on site.

[GoHigher]

Noticed it on Friday when I was walking by

[Bigtime]

Just a reminder that today is the scheduled day for the remaining Potain to come down at the Gateway Midtown site. If no one confirms it before, I'll check when I get home tonight.

[Bokimon]

^it is coming down indeed right now.

[Calgarian]

I believe the crane is up at the Strategic site.

[defaultuser]

a few of the 70+ cranes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2866878314_ed6befcc93_o.jpg

[Spitfyre]

The crane at Manchester is coming down this Saturday, and 8th ave will be getting its 3rd on the 26-27

[GoHigher]

Confirmed. I can see it from my office.

[Rusty van Reddick]

I walked by the Oslo site yesterday and they were spray-painting "crane pad" at the NE corner of the pit.

[Slug]

Saw a large red crane base being transported by the University, I think they may be putting it up near the science theaters construction( Edit: EEEL methinks).

[mersar]

Saw a large red crane base being transported by the University, I think they may be putting it up near the science theaters construction( Edit: EEEL methinks).

EEEL won't be ready for its crane for a month or so yet at the minimum and theres nothing showing on the web cam either. It's possible it may have been part of the huge Mammoet cranes that were at the Childrens this morning, as they were the ones with the extension that looks like the jib on a tower crane.

[defaultuser]

(crane less) Manchester Station

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/165/28325921wn2.jpg

[GoHigher]

Waiting for crane nr 3

[Bokimon]

crane 3 for EAP will not be a luffer but a Peiner Tower crane.

[Innersoul1]

(crane less) Manchester Station


What a CRAPPY site! Look at the GREEN water at the bottom of that pit! How long before that wall on the left collapses?:yuck:

[Canterra]

Riverfront Pointe is down to one crane now guys.

[Boris2k7]

Crane is down at SMART. Apparently that crane was supposed to be moved over to TFDL but there was a change in plans.

[Spitfyre]

the third crane at EAP will in fact be another CTL630 luffer, it was supposed to go this weekend but was rescheduled. I'm involved in the erection. The SK315 at Union will be climbed down and then dismantled this week, and i believe the Potain will be as well. The PC1600 (white one) at Bankers Court will also be coming down soon. It was supposed to happen this week as well but was scheduled at the same time as Union, not sure when it will go for sure.

[Bigtime]

the third crane at EAP will in fact be another CTL630 luffer, it was supposed to go this weekend but was rescheduled. I'm involved in the erection. The SK315 at Union will be climbed down and then dismantled this week, and i believe the Potain will be as well. The PC1600 (white one) at Bankers Court will also be coming down soon. It was supposed to happen this week as well but was scheduled at the same time as Union, not sure when it will go for sure.

Great info. Is the Potain you are referring to the one at Colours?

[Spitfyre]

I'm not sure of the job name, but it is the potain that is across from the SK315 at Union Square. They planned on taking down the potain then driving mammoet across the street to dismantle the 315, but that plan has changed, the potain will be climbed down beside the building and dismantled with a smaller mobile. interesting thing is due to the building, the cab won't fit down beside, so from what i've heard it will be taken off and put on the backjib.

Also, the Favcos for the Bow are arriving in Calgary. I went and looked at one in the yard, and they dwarf anything that is up right now! Max lift is somewhere around 140000lbs and 40000lbs flat out, which i think was around 50m radius. might be a little while before they go up since every pin and bolt needs to be inspected.

[Spitfyre]

What a CRAPPY site! Look at the GREEN water at the bottom of that pit! How long before that wall on the left collapses?:yuck:

the walls are already collapsing a little bit inside the site, they tried to backfill, but it didnt help at all... thats why mammoet had to setup so far away for the dismantle.

[Glazier Man]

ohhhhhh, boy.....there is gonna be a lot of Glazing ........Eat Your Heart out Dubai is Right, unfortunately we don't have the designation of having the tallest building at around 800-1000m, and another planned for 1200m!

[Bigtime]

The southeast crane at Keynote is coming down as I type this. Mammoet on site attaching to the boom to take it off.

[Bigtime]

Scratch my last post, they only removed the boom and did some work. It appears to be getting lifted back into place right now.

[Spitfyre]

Union Square is coming down tomorrow (wednesday).

EAP's 3rd is still on hold, if the second tower goes ahead, a new base will need to be poured, if not the crane will go on the base that is already there.

[Bigtime]

Union Square is coming down tomorrow (wednesday).

EAP's 3rd is still on hold, if the second tower goes ahead, a new base will need to be poured, if not the crane will go on the base that is already there.

Great information as always Spitfyre. So will Colours (the crane east of Union Square) crane be coming down shortly after Union Square?

Also have you heard if the arriVa site will be receiving a 2nd crane soon? There is a crane base installed on the north end of the excavation.

[Calgarian]

There is a massive mobile crane set up beside US, so we should see that crane gone by the end of today.

[Bigtime]

There is a massive mobile crane set up beside US, so we should see that crane gone by the end of today.

Is it bigger then the standard Mammoet/Stampede mobile cranes we usually see? I hope it is still there when I get home tonight.

[Calgarian]

Is it bigger then the standard Mammoet/Stampede mobile cranes we usually see? I hope it is still there when I get home tonight.

Oh yeah, it reaches up to the top of the tower crane.

[Bigtime]

Oh yeah, it reaches up to the top of the tower crane.

Holy shiat! :cool: I hope somebody got some pictures, I'd love to see that monster in action!

[Bigtime]

Wow that mobile crane over at US is huge!

We can pretty much remove Union Square's crane from the count now.

[Rusty van Reddick]

Crane base is installed at Oslo.

[Calgarian]

Wow that mobile crane over at US is huge!

We can pretty much remove Union Square's crane from the count now.

Yeah, that's one of the biggest mobile cranes I've ever seen.

[Surrealplaces]

Here are some shots of the crane at US

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2903124019_679d90dd0d_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2903969404_322a31e751_b.jpg

[Innersoul1]

How long has there been a crane inside the second pit at US? I drove by last night (WOW THAT MAMMOET IS HUGE) and noticed just the top of a crane sticking out of the US pit.

[Spitfyre]

So about US, that is Mammoet's 500 tonne Liebherr, the same crane that was used at EAP, and the second tower at Centron Park. The luffing jib attachment is what makes it look so huge. even with 370' of HUH (height under hook) we still had to climb one section out of the 315. The mobile was having some problems with it's hydraulic pump, so mammoet is changing that today. We will be back in tomorrow to take down the tower. For anyone who wants to see it all scoped out, the mobile will be back up tomorrow.
As for Colours, i'm not sure when it will be coming down, they were flying trees up to the roof today, and they looked like they were almost finished up there. Should be down shortly though.
Also, the low crane at bankers is coming down this weekend, EAP's date is still tbd.. and the 400 on the roof of the core will need to be moved.

[Spitfyre]

How long has there been a crane inside the second pit at US? I drove by last night (WOW THAT MAMMOET IS HUGE) and noticed just the top of a crane sticking out of the US pit.

that would have been the turntable of the crane that was up, it was set down on top of the parkade, needs to be folded up for transport.

[Innersoul1]

that would have been the turntable of the crane that was up, it was set down on top of the parkade, needs to be folded up for transport.

Ah, thanks! I was a bit confused when I drove by.:tup:

[Spitfyre]

Some more shots of Union Square
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/Spitfyre12/P9301480.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/Spitfyre12/P9301475.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/Spitfyre12/P9301461.jpg

[Bigtime]

Sptifyre those shots are all sorts of kick ass!

I'm hoping you can always supply us with these unique vantage points on your jobsites!

[Surrealplaces]

Holy crap Spitfyre, those shots are money!

[Calgarian]

So about US, that is Mammoet's 500 tonne Liebherr, the same crane that was used at EAP, and the second tower at Centron Park. The luffing jib attachment is what makes it look so huge. even with 370' of HUH (height under hook) we still had to climb one section out of the 315. The mobile was having some problems with it's hydraulic pump, so mammoet is changing that today. We will be back in tomorrow to take down the tower. For anyone who wants to see it all scoped out, the mobile will be back up tomorrow.
As for Colours, i'm not sure when it will be coming down, they were flying trees up to the roof today, and they looked like they were almost finished up there. Should be down shortly though.
Also, the low crane at bankers is coming down this weekend, EAP's date is still tbd.. and the 400 on the roof of the core will need to be moved.

Do you work for Mammoet?

[Bigtime]

I think there is a second tower crane on the Glenmore Water Treatment site. Definitely sitting lower than the first one.

Just looked through the binoculars, there are 2 there now.

[frinkprof]

I think there is a second tower crane on the Glenmore Water Treatment site. Definitely sitting lower than the first one.

Just looked through the binoculars, there are 2 there now.
Can anyone confirm?

(Note to self: Do not buy a condo intervisible to Bigtime's)

[Bigtime]

Can anyone confirm?

(Note to self: Do not buy a condo intervisible to Bigtime's)

Haha! :haha:

There are two there though, they look to be about the same distance away from me so they must both be at the treatment plant.

[Spitfyre]

Do you work for Mammoet?

No, my father and I have a company, we do freelance erection/dismantle work.

I'll try and get pics whenever I can, sometimes it's hard to get the camera out by the time the pieces are going down though.

[Grendel]

The crane at Westjet's building was just dismantled.

[You Need A Thneed]

Note to self, check out this thread more often due to AWESOME pictures!

[frinkprof]

Thanks for the updates everyone.

In terms of the total number of cranes, it looks like it is slowly starting to decline. I wouldn't imagine it will get up to 75 again for a long while. I think a high number, say 50+, should still be sustained for a couple years.

[You Need A Thneed]

There are some new tower crane parts on site at the Bow. I don't know if that means the Potain is getting raised, or whether they are installing number 2.

Edit: Looks like number 2 is going up.

[Bigtime]

So this 4th crane on The Bow site is another Potain luffer?

Where will those big Favco ones go?

[You Need A Thneed]

So this 4th crane on The Bow site is another Potain luffer?

Where will those big Favco ones go?
They just installed a couple of sections of the tower part that look identical to the Potain tower. There are no other parts on site yet, so who knows if this just means that the existing Potain is going to be moved over, or whether another whole crane is going up.

As far as the Favcos, I wonder if they sit on the steel(?) plates (at grade) to the west and east of where they are installing the crane today. It looks like there is extra bracing in the steel to those specific points. The plates look about the size of a crane base anyway, and I'm having a hard time thinking of what else those plates might be for.

[Wooster]

I thought I remember that only one crane will construct the tower? The orignal diagrams show 3. Anyone know what the case actually is?

[mersar]

I'm thinking those plates aren't crane related, they are way too close to the existing crane base. Probably something related to the elevators is my guess. I'm expecting the other cranes will be closer to the ends of the building, mostly just to provide coverage to the entire floor plate which would be difficult from the middle if there were 3 cranes there.

Also looks like the 2 Favco cranes at the Bow will be M1280D's (100t) based on a small tidbit I just found on the Calgary local of the International Union of Operating Engineers' web site. They mention that the contractor was needing between 2 and 4 operators depending if they do a night shift as well once those cranes are up.

[WhipperSnapper]

just a guess but I imagine the tower will need to go up a few floors to have somethin' to support any additional tower cranes.

[Jimby]

the cranes that Bigtime can see from ArriVa

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2910980470_9fc7991ef5_b.jpg

[Bokimon]

awww, the crane count is slowly coming down... :(
Ah well I guess 75 is a pretty good number for highest recorded amount. It even exceeded my expectations which was around the 60s.

That old rumour of 64 or so from the past boom is safely put to rest.
I look forward to what mammoth crane will be erected for the Bow.

The mobile Mammoets are always a wicked sight to see, just the complexity of this thing going together and then erecting or dismantling a crane.

Anybody know if Skytowers crane is still up?
I think Kai Towers will have two cranes.
And I think that is it for a while.. Once CBE hits the bottom there will be a crane there as well.

[Bigtime]

Anybody know if Skytowers crane is still up?

It is still up.

[Bigtime]

One of the Bankers Court cranes is being dismantled.

Nuera's crane is also being taken apart, but I think they may just be switching part on it. I'll update as more occurs.

Edit: Nuera is getting some more vertical sections, I would assume they are also adding a lifting piece to it.

[Grendel]

Strategic on 4th appears to be a Wolff, BTW

[Spitfyre]

I'm pretty sure the tower at the Bow is for the potain to be moved, it's definitely not the Favco tower, and as far as i know the two Favcos will be going up with the building.

Also, there's a little yellow self-erect on the roof of bankers court.

[Bigtime]

The crane at Colours has lowered itself down a little today, the boom is sitting around the roofline level.

[crane_guy]

rockyview hospital is down didn't you guys notice ? they are standing tower at Astoria for another crane.

[craner]

they are standing tower at Astoria for another crane.

:previous: must be planning on proceeding then - Good News. :)

[frinkprof]

rockyview hospital is down didn't you guys notice ? they are standing tower at Astoria for another crane.
Anyone confirm?

[frinkprof]

Dp

[Spitfyre]

mammoet is in at the bow, from what i heard, they will be putting up a favco and moving the potain, the yellow tower is for the potain, all the favco tower i've seen so far is black.

oh if anyone noticed a set of large odd looking red pieces of steel sitting near where mammoet is setup at the bow, this is the climbing system for the favcos

[Bokimon]

I saw those red pieces! I thought they were steel for the building.
Looking forward to who these Favcos will look sizewise compared to the Potains.
The wind storm at lunch, there was a report posted in the Calgary thread saying that 1 crane had swayed.. any info as to this yet?

[Jimby]

Rockyview's crane must be down, I can't see it at night from my bedrooms anymore.

[frinkprof]

What about the crane, or base, at Astoria?

[mwalker_mw]

Astoria: has been sitting as a tower for a couple days, they just put the pointy thing (technical term) on it an hour or so ago. It is shorter than the existing one which they are using that to build it. Should be getting its boom and cockpit soon.

As a sidenote, the parking structure is moving up pretty quickly now as well. Probably at grade within a week or two.

[Jimby]

I couldn't see the crane at Strategic on 4th this morning. It was dark out when I went by, but I think it was missing.


Centennial cranes
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj184/lumin8_bucket/_DSC3822.jpg

[Calgarian]

The crane at Colours is coming down.

[frinkprof]

Removed the Colours crane from the first page inventory.

So what is the status of Astoria? Full crane up yet?

Also, really confused as to what is going on at The Bow right now. I could probably piece it together from the Calgary Construction thread, but I'm sorry, I don't have the time or patience to sift through posts about cameras, crime and the criminal justice system, computers, and the token DLLB replies to posts from 20 pages ago and jabs at "damn shadow nazis."

Anyway, could someone check to make that what I have on the first page is correct for The Bow?

Thanks as always for the information guys.

[mersar]

Bow is missing base #4, though #4 is going up right now. #4 I believe is a Favelle Favco M1280D. Once #4 is up, either #5 (another M1280D) will go up, or the Potain will be disassembled, and reassembled on the existing base, then #5 will go up if it didn't go first. Once #5 is up the Wolff will likely be taken down. We will probably see another base on the south block though before the end of the year.