KyleBlanchett
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EllisDon and the Katz Group have put Ice district block BG on hold indefinitely. I don't know if this applies to the podium or the tower or both.
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OverheardatYEG
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If that includes the podium that's going to be one expensive crane 
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True. I don't envy construction workers - they are definitely more hardy than I am.
Sounds like it includes the podium; likely related to financing. I'm sure they are trying to get other partners in short order.
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Airboy
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The safety procedure now are being taken very seriously. I was on a site yesterday and everyone is much better at dealing with the new reality. As the super pointed out. things that the guys were supposed to do are now being taken seriously. No more lunch rooms, (One good thing, no more site meetings).I get weekly up dates from all my current projects. New safety regs every week as well. Before I go on site I now text the super and then text when I leave. Each trade now has their own portapot (at least on 2 sites). My firm is getting us face shields next. to be used if we are working close to others.
Had sanitizer and gloves have always been part of my standard PPE. Hand sanitizer is now used before and after I go on site. Gloves get washed every night.
I do think a pulled a muscle in my back yesterday. the body contortions I went through to not sneeze.
Avenuer
Senior Member
With the current economic slowdown this shouldn't be too surprising. Once things 'normalize' hopefully construction will continue.
_urbanite
Senior Member
So why would you go through the trouble & expense of erecting a crane only to put the project on hold?
Avenuer
Senior Member
This is what I am confused by as well...
JNO1
Active Member
It was mentioned above that Ellis Don (along with Katz Group) are putting the project on hold. Isn't Pagnotta the contractor for the podium?
Given that everything seems to be moving incredibly fast when it comes to COVID, I'm guessing it was a lack of communication between key parties. Financing breakdown at the same time that trades were already performing work. I imagine Pagnotta got subbed by Ellis Don?
That, or they think there is work that can be performed in the interim.
That, or they think there is work that can be performed in the interim.
ronron
Active Member
I really hope the post above still stands, and the podium work continues. However, based on the Ice district cams that I've been checking out every day, the site over the past two days has been void of bodies when I do take a peek.
cpnfantstk
Active Member
I can understand the circumstances for putting a project on hold now but this has been going on since 2017. Other projects such as Encore ,Augustana, Hat and now CNIB have gone forward from that time. I don't understand it. They sold the Stantec office portion for 500 million so I figure there's cash flow. What's going on here!? Help me understand.
KyleBlanchett
Active Member
Sooooooooooo does this mean the Block BG will be complete on time for the new restaurants in 2021?
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| May 08, 2020 | 2020 | 5 | Commercial Final | To construct a temporary Crane (Luffing Boom) for the construction of the ICE District Block BG Retail Construction on North portion of the Site (VALID UNTIL JAN 31 2021) |
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jason403
Active Member
After the crane going up, and offloading some trucks in the first couple days, doesn't seem to be any activity on the site. Maybe there are things happening below grade for some sort of prep work?
edmo14
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All of the rebar and formwork were packed up and shipped off site about a week after being brought in. Crews went down from ~15 to what looks like 3-4. I don't have much hope for anything up quickly. Crane hasn't been operated in weeks.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Apparently there is a major shortage of structural steel, so I guess they are just packing up the site until the steel is delivered and they can start construction again.