I'm relatively unfamiliar with construction practices, so can anyone tell me why large projects such as this are often worked on 24 hrs a day? Is it simply a timeline issue? Because I can't see how it would be any cheaper that way. . .

I'm relatively unfamiliar with construction practices, so can anyone tell me why large projects such as this are often worked on 24 hrs a day? Is it simply a timeline issue? Because I can't see how it would be any cheaper that way. . .

There are some costs that are measured in days/weeks/months that will help.

For instance, a demo rig might be leased by the day. Obviously, it's better to take 12 days to demo than 24 at that point.

Will take camera tomorrow - had too many things to carry today.

The sidewalk on south (Gardens) side of Sheridan is open all the way now - no more detours through mud or grass. Wish there was more light, but at least the walk from Hudson is a bit shorter.

Has anyone who works within earshot noticed a strange humming buzz? I kept thinking there was some sort of alarm going off on my computer until I put my ear against window and heard it louder. I don't know how to describe it other than almost a vibration along with a hum.
Not enough of either one to be pleasurable or irritating - just noticable. :ohno:

http://clip2net.com/clip/m27091/thumb640/1256667497-img00315-715kb.jpg (http://clip2net.com/u/okcmomentum/dt-construction/page-2363044-img00315/)

I know people have asked but I haven't seen a response to if there is going to be a webcam or not?

I'd like to know that myself....Do they or Don't they? If not they need to change some of the head lines that brings you http://www.okctalk.com/images/smilies/bright_idea.gifhere....

I have pictures I was trying to insert as attachments but evidently have a "quota" I'm exceeding.
Can someone please tell me how I can get these inserted as images? Or do I need to reduce? All of the images are in the range of a MB each.
TIA, LG

I'd like to know that myself....Do they or Don't they? If not they need to change some of the head lines that brings you http://www.okctalk.com/images/smilies/bright_idea.gifhere....
Search much?
http://www.okctalk.com/okc-metro-area-talk/19584-devon-tower-construction-cam.html

I have pictures I was trying to insert as attachments but evidently have a "quota" I'm exceeding.
Can someone please tell me how I can get these inserted as images? Or do I need to reduce? All of the images are in the range of a MB each.
TIA, LG
Lauri - the following site allows 100MB of free storage...then you just post the image links in your message and they'll show up.

Clip2Net - The easiest way of web publishing and file sharing (http://clip2net.com/)

Lauri - the following site allows 100MB of free storage...then you just post the image links in your message and they'll show up.

Clip2Net - The easiest way of web publishing and file sharing (http://clip2net.com/)

thanks - I'll go in and sign up tonight!

Here are Lauri's photos from yesterday:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/misc/devon1027091.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/misc/devon1027092.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/misc/devon1027093.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/misc/devon1027094.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/misc/devon1027095.jpg

Anyone know the timeline for pouring each floor? I know it was said that if it stays on schedule, the tower structure will be about finished the end of next year (exterior). I also know Trump Tower in Chicago their goal was 1 floor per day. Didn't know how Devon compared to Trump Tower in terms of floor pouring, etc. I'm assuming at 50 floors that's about one every 3-4 days?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/ndobbs84/c57dac8d.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/ndobbs84/f5e95655.jpg

Great shots. You'd better watch out for flying debris!

Devon/Hines Construction hat.... note the stylized logo on the front that is the top of the tower.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll14/Platemaker_photos/constructionhat.jpg

Devon/Hines Construction hat.... note the stylized logo on the front that is the top of the tower.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll14/Platemaker_photos/constructionhat.jpg

I want one!

This one's mine!

How did you get your hands on those?

Very cool!

If somebody posts a picture of some Indian head wear, I'm going to start questioning what exactly they're doing down there...

Anyone have a dad named Pat?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/ndobbs84/SDC10872.jpg

This was taken yesterday afternoon, they are putting together a Crawl Crane.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/ndobbs84/SDC10864.jpg

The cab just arrived this morning.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/ndobbs84/SDC10868.jpg

Anyone have a dad named Pat?

So who is Pat and why exactly is he my Daddy? LOL

PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID! Why do they insist on defacing property?

So who is Pat and why exactly is he my Daddy? LOL

PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID! Why do they insist on defacing property?

? looks like it was probably done by a construction worker to me I don't ever remember seeing it down there - it looks very fresh.

? looks like it was probably done by a construction worker to me I don't ever remember seeing it down there - it looks very fresh.

I just noticed it this morning. Why would a construction worker write that on there, don't they have better things to do?

Maybe it is an inside joke with the construction workers, everyone likes to have fun on the job, does not mean they are not doing a good job.

What's a "crawl crane" for those of use who aren't crane lingo savvy.

What's a "crawl crane" for those of use who aren't crane lingo savvy.

Let me google that for you. (http://images.google.com/images?q=crawler%20crane&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi) ;-)

I just noticed it this morning. Why would a construction worker write that on there, don't they have better things to do?


You're right, I'm sure they're all business - they were probably trying to get a can of spray paint to work and this was their test sign.

Funny, not pictures, but I mean the purpose of it.

Funny, not pictures, but I mean the purpose of it.

Funny? I don't get it.............


Definition-A crawler is a crane mounted on an undercarriage with a set of tracks (also called crawlers) that provide stability and mobility. Crawler cranes range in lifting capacity from about 40 US tons to 3500 US tons.
Crawler cranes have both advantages and disadvantages depending on their use. Their main advantage is that they can move around on site and perform each lift with little set-up, since the crane is stable on its tracks with no outriggers. In addition, a crawler crane is capable of traveling with a load. The main disadvantage is that they are very heavy, and cannot easily be moved from one job site to another without significant expense. Typically a large crawler must be disassembled and moved by trucks, rail cars or ships to its next location.

Anyone have a dad named Pat?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/ndobbs84/SDC10872.jpg

That is an existing column to be demo'd, not new.

That is an existing column to be demo'd, not new.

That is not an existing column nor new, it is a piece of the drilling equipment they use to drill the holes, throughout the drilling process they have been drilling them into the dirt temporarily so it is easier to attach them later.

remitted

That is an existing column to be demo'd, not new.

Let me put it this way, it looks like an existing column, otherwise I'm guessing its a caisson.

Caisson, that is the stupid word! I have been trying to figure that out all day... That is exactly what it is. They are using it to line the holes as they drill them.

Guys, that is a concrete form. They are drilling piers to bedrock, and using that form as a casing to pour mud. you can see rebar sticking out of the top of it. Not a bit of harm done in jokingly spraypainting it to mess with a co-worker. Why does everthing have to turn into a controversy?

Guys, that is a concrete form. They are drilling piers to bedrock, and using that form as a casing to pour mud. you can see rebar sticking out of the top of it. Not a bit of harm done in jokingly spraypainting it to mess with a co-worker. Why does everthing have to turn into a controversy?

Hmmm, at least for this tangent, I suppose this makes Urbanized yer daddy
:LolLolLol

I want one!

The logo looks like it was designed by Charles Mackintosh.

Hmmm, at least for this tangent, I suppose this makes Urbanized yer daddy
:LolLolLol
Nah. It probably just means that I have for whatever reason been around more jobsites than the people who posted, and from the looks of it, that yesterday I was cranky. And a poor speller. EverYthing. Geez.

Thanks to EVERYONE involved for posting all the updated pics! It's hard to see all the developments when you're just driving around downtown and sitting a stoplights! Also, so hard to imagine something that big in such a seemingly small space. Can't wait to see it RISE!!! :ou2

I'm taking my camera today - there was a lot going on yesterday, so hopefully I'll get some good shots. Stay tuned!

I can't wait for ya'll to see the shots I took today!

I'm on dial-up at work, so won't be able to upload and post until this evening, but the rest of the deck in SW corner is falling rapidly.

Finally shut the blinds so I could concentrate.

Looking forward to it, Lauri.

Let me know if you need help posting them.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll14/Platemaker_photos/Devon110309a.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll14/Platemaker_photos/devon110309b.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll14/Platemaker_photos/devon110309c.jpg

Wow, they are really moving along. Thanks for the photos, Platemaker.

Here are Lauri's photos from today (11/3) at noon:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103091.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103092.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103093.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103094.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103095.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103096.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103097.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1103098.jpg

Awesome pics! Absolutely amazing!

For an older model camera, it does all right. I'll get some more today for comparison. When I left at 3 it looked like the rest of deck slabs were almost down.

Thanks again, Peter, for posting!

Agree, pictures a simply awesome! appreciate the postings to allow those of us OOS to follow the buildings progress

I'm adding my thanks and appreciation to everyone for all the construction pics! They are great.

More pictures just sent to Peter for upload and posting - the westernmost deck slabs are gone. Also - the east garage is covered with plastic on south side. Lots of progress today - the good weather has helped I'm sure.

I watched them take down the stairwell roof of the SW corner of the west garage during lunch today. That was pretty cool. Looked like they were also taking off panels of siding from the south side of the west garage.

Here are Lauri's photos from today (11/4):

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104091.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104092.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104093.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104094.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104095.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104096.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104097.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104098.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104099.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/devon/devon1104090.jpg

nice pics

site looks way bigger with the rest of that garage down

I noticed when I was leaving downtown today that the big blue boring machine was actually drilling holes. I assume it's drilling for the foundation piers for the tower.

Thanks for posting all of those pictures. It definitely gives a better view than if we even went down to the site. I am glad their are OKC Talkers with great views all around and gracious enough to share that with everyone here.

I noticed when I was leaving downtown today that the big blue boring machine was actually drilling holes. I assume it's drilling for the foundation piers for the tower.
I don't know much about construction on large buildings, but it seems like they will need to dig down quite a ways. In that frame of mind, I think those piers they are placing are more for shoring up the ground around the road and parking garage in anticipation of the "big dig".

I can't wait to see how wrong I am. :LolLolLol

I don't have a construction background either so you very well could be right Monk. It will be a learning process for us all!

More pics from yesterday, Nov. 4. From the west, looking east into the construction site...

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww242/luckynedpepper/Nov42009-g.jpg

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww242/luckynedpepper/Nov42009-h.jpg

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww242/luckynedpepper/Nov42009-e.jpg

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww242/luckynedpepper/Nov42009-i.jpg

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww242/luckynedpepper/Nov42009-a.jpg

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww242/luckynedpepper/Nov42009-j.jpg

Yes they'll be excavating approximately 30' from street level.