[ushahid]

Thanks, I've been wanting to join for a long time actually, just never got around to it.

So I'm wondering, does precast have any advantages to stone (such as the limestone of the original building) other than cost effectiveness?

TDotTeen welcome to the forum.

 

[interchange42]

Thanks, I've been wanting to join for a long time actually, just never got around to it.

So I'm wondering, does precast have any advantages to stone (such as the limestone of the original building) other than cost effectiveness?

Not really. It's much cheaper; that's the attraction.

There are differing qualities of precast, the quality used reflecting a combination of the developer's concern for their reputation, and the price per square foot they charged for the units.

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[TDotTeen]

Thanks guys, good to join

So I don't really know a lot about Concert Properties, should we expect high quality from them or what? The design of this building is pretty cool in my books - although the original with setbacks was nicer - but it won't look that great if the precast (and the glass for that matter) is cheap looking

 

[khris]

Here's one place you can start: http://urbantoronto.ca/database/profiles/concert-properties

They build mediocre stuff in my opinion. Not sure about the quality of their condos vs. their apartments.

 

[400WellingtonGuy]

Berczy purchasers are reporting good quality in the real estate thread. Lots of pictures. The building also registered in record time.
http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showth...s-The-(Concert-Properties)-Real-Estate/page33
I would not worry about 88 Scott's quality.

 

[lxmoss]

October 10, 2013.

 

[someMidTowner]

Berczy purchasers are reporting good quality in the real estate thread. Lots of pictures. The building also registered in record time.
http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showth...s-The-(Concert-Properties)-Real-Estate/page33
I would not worry about 88 Scott's quality.

Not to take away from Berczy's impressive reception from purchasers, but I think people here (in the projects/construction section)are more concerned with the quality of the architecture as opposed to the real estate threads, where the quality of the suites, amenities and interior finishes becomes more of a make or break. As 99% of people will never see the inside of this building, the exterior aesthetic is something many of us forumers obsess over.

 

[Ryan_T]

If they are gonna cut anywhere, at the end of the day, I'd rather it not be on the inside.

 

[Youranthony1]

Demolition crane is being installed tonight. The cement crane pit(?) and support is in place.

 

[Conrad Black]

Crane section just delivered. Lots of work happening right now.

 

[AndreaPalladio]

Boom sections arrived just now while I was at the cleaners.

 

[Red Mars]

Pic taken Oct 12, 2013

 

[udo]

Crane assembled

They just attached the boom ... in the pouring rain

 

[67Cup]

Many thanks to all the great photographers! As always, the quality of the photos is a high point of any visit to this forum and, indeed, the website.

 

[androiduk]

Facing south toward Wellington. Taken from a small laneway on Colborne St.