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[WinCitySparky]

(Reply to Grump) Maybe they were temp opening it up to assess conditions down there to make a site startup plan. Either way big holes without safety rails on any/all leading edges have to be covered and marked per safety regulations.

[cllew]

Originally Posted by Kinguni

Saw that the crane boom had moved the other day. It was hanging over Carlton St.

The jib acts like a weather vane when the crane is not being used.

It eliminates strain on the slew gears vs being locked down against a good wind storm.

Before I retired when I worked evenings or midnight's I would take a break and go to the office window(s) and watch the various tower cranes move in the wind on the different downtown projects..

[Kinguni]

Originally Posted by cllew

The jib acts like a weather vane when the crane is not being used.

It eliminates strain on the slew gears vs being locked down against a good wind storm.

Before I retired when I worked evenings or midnight's I would take a break and go to the office window(s) and watch the various tower cranes move in the wind on the different downtown projects..

Right. That makes sense.

[FactaNV]

Once construction starts in June, will there still be more work to be done underground or was it mostly done when they quit?

[WinCitySparky]

Assuming the lower level is only structurally poured, yes there will be extensive work to install electrical, water, sewer, HVAC, etc

[zalf]

The jersey barrier has been pushed east about a road lane's worth, and a bobcat and an excavator are in there pushing dirt around.

[Flatland Metropolis]

I walked by and notice the same thing. I moved offices and have a decent view of the site over the church. Will be fun to see this one rise.