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[tennis1400]

353 Carondelet St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:RM52HV
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Peer Architects Trapolin
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
10/11/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
353 CARONDELET IS A FOUR STORY WOOD FLOOR JOIST, STEEL POST AND BEAM, EXTERIOR LOAD BEARING MASONRY WALL BUILDING. THE EXTERIOR SKIN OF THE BUILDING IS BEING REMOVED AND REINSTALLED ACCORDING TO NPS STANDARDS. THE FIRST FLOOR glass partitions will be added to create separate offices. The second floor will be finished out as an executive office and will consist of offices, break out work spaces, board room and break room. The 3rd and 4th floor will be white box ready for future tenants.


djsnola
859 Convention Center Blvd, Lobby·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:7Z7DEH
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Architects Trapolin-Peer
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
10/11/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Interior, non-structural renovation to finishes and fixtures of existing 2 story lobby space.




Ronald McDonald House To Expand To Children’s Hospital In $6 Million Move



http://canalstreetbeat.com/ronald-mc...-million-move/

[tennis1400]

Tulane Ave Construction:

[JManc]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

not at this time .. but maybe will if people think nescessary

I would go ahead and create a thread in the Skyscraper & Highrise Construction. I'm sure plenty of people interested in latest developments.

[sguil1]

Morial Convention Center leaders propose new terms for financing of 1,200-room hotel

https://www.nola.com/news/business/a...a7218065a.html

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center officials said Tuesday they have negotiated new terms for financing of a $558 million, 1,200-room hotel planned as part of a multibillion-dollar development of upriver land the center owns into a vibrant new "entertainment district."

Michael Sawaya, the center's president and general manager, told the Finance Committee of the facility's governing board that he and his team had negotiated a reduction in the upfront cash contribution to the hotel project that will come from public funds to $7 million, down from a previously proposed $41 million.

[SlidellWx]

Time is quite literally running out in terms of controlling where the cranes will fall, and it looks like the only solution is to have them fall at this point. A controlled collapse of the cranes is warranted before we see 30+mph winds develop late Friday and Saturday. Once those winds start, the booms will start spinning in the wind, and God knows where they will fall over. Best case scenario would be to aim the collapse toward the parking deck on Iberville, and hope to not hit the New Orleans Athletic Club. Worst case scenario is for both cranes to collapse onto the Saenger.

[Uptowner]

Originally Posted by SlidellWx

Time is quite literally running out in terms of controlling where the cranes will fall, and it looks like the only solution is to have them fall at this point. A controlled collapse of the cranes is warranted before we see 30+mph winds develop late Friday and Saturday. Once those winds start, the booms will start spinning in the wind, and God knows where they will fall over. Best case scenario would be to aim the collapse toward the parking deck on Iberville, and hope to not hit the New Orleans Athletic Club. Worst case scenario is for both cranes to collapse onto the Saenger.

Not to be a monger of fear, but I was told by someone directly involved in the emergency response that there is a big fear that one of the cranes will inevitably collapse and fall onto the Saenger bringing a 40-50 ton boom crashing down with it. They’re now expecting those winds to move in as early as later today and have expanded the evacuation zone.

[tennis1400]

If something has to be hit i think we all would choose that ugly garage on iberville and rampart... but hopefully it doesnt come to that but what a mess

[SlidellWx]

Originally Posted by Uptowner

Not to be a monger of fear, but I was told by someone directly involved in the emergency response that there is a big fear that one of the cranes will inevitably collapse and fall onto the Saenger bringing a 40-50 ton boom crashing down with it. They’re now expecting those winds to move in as early as later today and have expanded the evacuation zone.

I work for the weather service. We are expecting north winds of 15 mph today after the front moves through. Nothing close to 30 mph today thankfully. It may be enough to knock over the cranes though. A northwest or north wind would have the cranes fall toward the Rainbow on Canal or the hostel on Burgundy. Bigger concern will be Friday night and early Saturday morning when a low pressure system moving along the Louisiana coast could produce a strong southeast wind of 30 mph at boom level that could topple the cranes right onto the Saenger.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by SlidellWx

I work for the weather service. We are expecting north winds of 15 mph today after the front moves through. Nothing close to 30 mph today thankfully. It may be enough to knock over the cranes though. A northwest or north wind would have the cranes fall toward the Rainbow on Canal or the hostel on Burgundy. Bigger concern will be Friday night and early Saturday morning when a low pressure system moving along the Louisiana coast could produce a strong southeast wind of 30 mph at boom level that could topple the cranes right onto the Saenger.

hmm and it does seem like the more vulnerable direction are to winds coming out of the south for that north crane.

i did see them doing a little work on that hole in the saengers roof to prevent any rain

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by sguil1

Morial Convention Center leaders propose new terms for financing of 1,200-room hotel

https://www.nola.com/news/business/a...a7218065a.html

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center officials said Tuesday they have negotiated new terms for financing of a $558 million, 1,200-room hotel planned as part of a multibillion-dollar development of upriver land the center owns into a vibrant new "entertainment district."

Michael Sawaya, the center's president and general manager, told the Finance Committee of the facility's governing board that he and his team had negotiated a reduction in the upfront cash contribution to the hotel project that will come from public funds to $7 million, down from a previously proposed $41 million.

SO basically the private investors have upped their contributions and allowed for less investment by the board. seems like good news to me anytime less public dollars are needed for anything to get off the ground.. ok so they lower the payment but are paying for the parking garage for hotel which they will own and lease back to the hotel.. seems like thats a better play for the convention center

[Blitzen]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

If something has to be hit i think we all would choose that ugly garage on iberville and rampart... but hopefully it doesnt come to that but what a mess

Can someone with expertise explain to me why portable cranes can’t be used to disassemble the damaged cranes? That seems like the obvious solution to me but since it’s not being done then there must be a reason why.

[Uptowner]

Originally Posted by SlidellWx

I work for the weather service. We are expecting north winds of 15 mph today after the front moves through. Nothing close to 30 mph today thankfully. It may be enough to knock over the cranes though. A northwest or north wind would have the cranes fall toward the Rainbow on Canal or the hostel on Burgundy. Bigger concern will be Friday night and early Saturday morning when a low pressure system moving along the Louisiana coast could produce a strong southeast wind of 30 mph at boom level that could topple the cranes right onto the Saenger.

The person didn’t specify the wind speeds so I made the assumption that you two were talking about the same thing. They could have been speaking on 15 mph winds. I guess I’ll just keep my fingers crossed until the weekend.

Originally Posted by Blitzen

Can someone with expertise explain to me why portable cranes can’t be used to disassemble the damaged cranes? That seems like the obvious solution to me but since it’s not being done then there must be a reason why.

The current cranes are no longer structurally sound and because the building is only partially collapsed, attaching new cranes could unseat any debris that is propping up what’s left of the structure or topple the cranes. It’s quite the conundrum because you have a building that’s basically been rendered a life-size version of Jenga that just so happens to be surrounded by historical structures, with stronger winds on the horizon to complicate things. Kailas must be sick.

[Jccali1214]

Originally Posted by happydog1

So ive been following this page for a while but created an account to share some quick info. I work in the CBD and someone doing work on software at the New MSY informed me that airport officials are pretty determined on a November 14th opening.

My God, thank you Jesus (and you for this news!)! This means I get to fly to NYC for Thanksgiving in style

[tennis1400]

To try and keep this thread easier to follow as well as keep people informed on the situation at Hard Rock .. I went ahead and created a thread for the Hard Rock Hotel in the highrise forum

New Orleans |Hard Rock Hotel and Residences | 210 FT | 18 Floors
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=240655


Lots of people I think will be interested in this since Im sure some lessons for the construction industry as a whole will result from this

[jjslonaker]

Originally Posted by Uptowner

The person didn’t specify the wind speeds so I made the assumption that you two were talking about the same thing. They could have been speaking on 15 mph winds. I guess I’ll just keep my fingers crossed until the weekend.



The current cranes are no longer structurally sound and because the building is only partially collapsed, attaching new cranes could unseat any debris that is propping up what’s left of the structure or topple the cranes. It’s quite the conundrum because you have a building that’s basically been rendered a life-size version of Jenga that just so happens to be surrounded by historical structures, with stronger winds on the horizon to complicate things. Kailas must be sick.

Kailas was last seen running away from news cameras when they went up to the company office in his building... This is such a pr nightmare for the city too, and traffic has been insane, right as we’re going into busy season. I’m just hoping the Saenger makes it out ok because it would be awful for a crane to go through that building after they spent $70mil on that renovation.

[tennis1400]

31 McAlister Dr·Demolition · Ref Code:SABYUX
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Type:
Demolition
Applicant:
Architects Edr
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
10/11/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Demolition of an existing 2 story dining hall in accordance with the approved Institutional Master Plan


djsnola
1330 St Charles Ave·Interior Demolition · Permit #19-32567-DEMI · Ref Code:8V100K
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Type:
Interior Demolition
Applicant:
MG Group LLC
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
10/11/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Interior exploratory demolition of the first floor of a commercial building


djsnola

800 Common St·Interior Demolition · Ref Code:GNNZDK
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Type:
Interior Demolition
Applicant:
ABAT Builders, Inc.
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
10/15/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Selective exploratory interior demolition to assist with architectural design and planning for interior renovation - 93,000 SF (partially demo flooring, casework, cabinets, counter-tops, backslash, shelving, tubs and fixtures, demo partial non load bearing walls, selective demo for new door openings)



700 -04 Royal St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:MMMMCA
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
4-H Construction Company
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
10/14/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Non-structural exterior repairs to 3-stry, mixed use structure as per VCC approval. Repairs include painting, balcony repair, fascia board , gutters, porch flooring. No electrical.


djsnola
2700 Napoleon Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:4P4QF0
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Kellerman Anne
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
10/15/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
THIS SUBMISSION INCLUDES RENOVATION TO THE TELESTORK ROOMS ON THE FORTH FLOOR OF OCHSNER BAPTIST HOSPITAL. THE RENOVATION INCLUDES ADDING A SINK TO EXISTING CASE WORK AND ADDING NEW TELESTORK EQUIPMENT. THIS ADDITION REQUIRES NEW HVAC, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.

[sguil1]

WWII Museum to open Hall of Democracy on Thursday; new facility will be center of distance-learning programs

https://www.nola.com/news/article_6a...348b329d8.html


n the 19 years since its star-spangled opening, the National World War II Museum has become one of New Orleans’ premier tourist attractions, drawing more than 7.5 million visitors. But its latest addition, a $25 million building to be dedicated Thursday, was erected with an eye toward people who may never set foot on the Warehouse District campus.


Occupying that space until Jan. 5 is “Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann,” which chronicles the process that tracked down the Holocaust mastermind and brought him to justice.

https://www.nola.com/news/article_6a...348b329d8.html

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by Uptowner

The current cranes are no longer structurally sound and because the building is only partially collapsed, attaching new cranes could unseat any debris that is propping up what’s left of the structure or topple the cranes. It’s quite the conundrum because you have a building that’s basically been rendered a life-size version of Jenga that just so happens to be surrounded by historical structures, with stronger winds on the horizon to complicate things. Kailas must be sick.

Yeah it's a tough situation... anybody that tries to take down the crane will bear the liability for any collateral damage that happens as a result.

I guess you've gotta go to the surrounding property owners within a radius and get them to sign a waiver... inevitably a controlled collapse will be better than rolling the dice, even if some additional damage results it's better than the alternative.

As for how to do a controlled collapse... no idea. Maybe tie some shipping rope to a few key points and pull the rope with a helicopter?

I feel for Kailas a little bit, assuming he isn't directly to blame.. we've all been harping on him to develop properties instead of sitting on them, and the first big new construction project turns into a tragedy.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by sguil1

WWII Museum to open Hall of Democracy on Thursday; new facility will be center of distance-learning programs

https://www.nola.com/news/article_6a...348b329d8.html


n the 19 years since its star-spangled opening, the National World War II Museum has become one of New Orleans’ premier tourist attractions, drawing more than 7.5 million visitors. But its latest addition, a $25 million building to be dedicated Thursday, was erected with an eye toward people who may never set foot on the Warehouse District campus.


Occupying that space until Jan. 5 is “Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann,” which chronicles the process that tracked down the Holocaust mastermind and brought him to justice.

https://www.nola.com/news/article_6a...348b329d8.html

exciting the new hotel cant be too far behind either. ALso according to the article a groundbreaking for the Liberation Pavilion will also be Thursday

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

To try and keep this thread easier to follow as well as keep people informed on the situation at Hard Rock .. I went ahead and created a thread for the Hard Rock Hotel in the highrise forum

New Orleans |Hard Rock Hotel and Residences | 210 FT | 18 Floors
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=240655


Lots of people I think will be interested in this since Im sure some lessons for the construction industry as a whole will result from this

can we all move the discussion about this topic to that thread now.. would be much appreciated to get it going