Edmonton Construction 11 (November 2011) - Page 10

CMD UW · #**181** Posted: **Nov 26, 2011, 9:31 PM**

Yea, its a great house. You can see it when driving on Stony Plain Rd, it's just about a half block to the north along 135 Street or so.

So has anyone else heard that The Imperial condo had to request $12,000/unit Special Assessment to cover mechanical deficiencies. There was a story on Edmonton AM on Friday that the condo board was upset about the lack of assistance from the New Home Warranty Program. Unfortunately this isn't the only building that has had major deficiencies built by the same developer.

Xelebes · #**182** Posted: **Nov 26, 2011, 11:41 PM**

I heard about it. Not looking good.

There was also another article in the Construction Projects thread in the Canada section mentioning looming problems with the curtainwalls on condos built in the last 15 years, particularly with the limited useful lives of the systems - 15-20 years - and a costly replacement afterwards. Some condos are already facing these expensive replacements.

Let me go find that article.

Kevin_foster · #**183** Posted: **Nov 27, 2011, 12:10 AM**

Imperial was BCM, right?

Xelebes · #**184** Posted: **Nov 27, 2011, 12:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Xelebes

Let me go find that article.

Here it is:

Toronto's glass condos face short lifespan, experts say

Quote:

Many of the glass condominium towers filling up the Toronto skyline will fail 15 to 25 years after they’re built, perhaps even earlier, and will need retrofits costing millions of dollars, say some industry experts.

Buyers drawn to glass-walled condos because of the price and spectacular views may soon find themselves grappling with nightmarish problems, including:

Insulation failures.

Water leaks.

Skyrocketing energy and maintenance costs.

Declining resale potential.

One developer calls glass-walled condos “throw-away buildings” because of their short lifespan relative to buildings with walls made of concrete or brick.

. . .

240glt · #**185** Posted: **Nov 27, 2011, 1:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

Yea, its a great house. You can see if when driving by on Stony Plain Rd, just about a half block to the north along 135 Street or so.

So has anyone else heard that The Imperial condo had to request $12,000/unit Special Assessment to cover mechanical deficiencies. There was a story on Edmonton AM on Friday that the condo board was upset about the lack of assistance from the New Home Warranty Program. Unfortunately this isn't the only building that has had major deficiencies built by the same developer.

Most unitary equipment installed in condos isn't even to residential SFH quality. Most of the stuff I have looked at in new condo buildings is garbage in terms of build and install quality. Granted I expect a higher standard of quality given the types of equipment I have worked on, but no one wants to pay for good HVAC, and developers certainly aren't going to take a lower margin to provide it.

No surprise on the curtain wall failures either. Residential curtain walls have been failing prematurely all over Vancouver for years. But nobody seems to care about that either.

Airboy · #**186** Posted: **Nov 27, 2011, 3:48 AM**

I remember working on a couple of 1M Calgary Condo a number of years back. I commented that the quality of Mech equipment was crap. I was told the owners of the units would just change every their out anyway. I didn't see that.

I was asked to investigate why there was no exhaust in one system. When we pulled some of the ceiling down, the contractor had installed what looked like a full box of Flex Duct across the unit, a little tough getting 25cfm out of the washroom there.

I also have photos from an inspection of a large south Ed condo complex, It makes me shudder knowing people pay for that shit and don't know it.

CMD UW · #**187** Posted: **Nov 27, 2011, 9:50 PM**

Drove by the Jasper and 122 Street site today and they are moving full steam on the demo.

I also noticed that there is a small 3 or 4 unit townhouse infill going up on 125 Street and 102 Ave. Looks like it is going to be a cool design.

rapid_business · #**188** Posted: **Nov 27, 2011, 10:46 PM**

How is Procura's 109th site moving along?

240glt · #**189** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 4:07 AM**

Sharing, community the appeal of Edmonton’s first co-housing project

Seven families have signed on to $3.5M, 10-unit complex in west-end Glenwood community

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...240/story.html

CMD UW · #**190** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 4:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by onishenko

How is Procura's 109th site moving along?

Seems good. Hoarded up so you can't really see much now.

mcc16 · #**191** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 5:36 AM**

Not sure if you guys are talking about mayfair, but the two story glass on the retail bays is now semi exposed...looks good.

Shodan · #**192** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 1:44 PM**

Cellphone-hungry consumers rally against towers of babble
There are 600 antenna sites in city, but smartphone users need more

Alexandra Zabjek
Edmonton Journal

Monday, November 28, 2011

Neighbourhood associations across the city are challenging telecommunications companies on proposals to erect cellphone towers in residential areas, with at least four community groups publicly opposing the applications in recent months.

Residents of Hazeldean, West Jasper/Sherwood, Patricia Heights and Greenfield have publicly rallied against the towers proposed for their communities, a fight city planners say they are seeing more frequently as dozens more towers are planned each year.

There are currently about 600 cellphone towers in the Edmonton area...

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Coldrsx · #**193** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 3:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

Sharing, community the appeal of Edmonton’s first co-housing project

Seven families have signed on to $3.5M, 10-unit complex in west-end Glenwood community

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...240/story.html

Now this, this is what we need more of... but less sketch up.

Coldrsx · #**194** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 3:55 PM**

Waterfall condo - old devine's location

Open house on Dec 6 from 5-8pm at the church on 99ave and 110st.

Coldrsx · #**195** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 4:11 PM**

Questions on the Cap Budget

http://sunmichellet.visibli.com/share/PCBwqL

Kevin_foster · #**196** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

I also noticed that there is a small 3 or 4 unit townhouse infill going up on 125 Street and 102 Ave. Looks like it is going to be a cool design.

This is right near my inlaws. No chance of a render is there? I can't seem to find one anywhere...

Coldrsx · #**197** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 4:31 PM**

Oops

Jasper and one o nin · #**198** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 5:51 PM**

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Airboy · #**199** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 6:04 PM**

Well you can go down there.

rapid_business · #**200** Posted: **Nov 28, 2011, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

So has anyone else heard that The Imperial condo had to request $12,000/unit Special Assessment to cover mechanical deficiencies. There was a story on Edmonton AM on Friday that the condo board was upset about the lack of assistance from the New Home Warranty Program. Unfortunately this isn't the only building that has had major deficiencies built by the same developer.

What building is "The Imperial"? Was that a Tessco building per chance?