September 9, 201410 yr Looks like there are two elevator cores. One for the hotel guests and the other for the sky bar and public areas in the base? I seem to remember that the sky bar needed its own elevators. Also it appears that the concrete floor level is up to the base of the first floor level. Could steel erection be soon?
September 9, 201410 yr Based on the Hotels I have worked in, one bank for customers, one bank for room service/housekeeping/maintenance issues.
September 12, 201410 yr That's either water -- or ice! Little chilly out today!! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 15, 201410 yr From Crain's: Sweat and cash went bigtime into the 600-room downtown CLE convention center hotel. http://t.co/O32H1PWa7C "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 17, 201410 yr I am sure that there has been progress in the past week, but it does not look like it. The two elevator cores look to be at the same level. I am getting impatient and can't wait for this to go skyward. When is the steel erection supposed to start?
September 18, 201410 yr I am sure that there has been progress in the past week, but it does not look like it. The two elevator cores look to be at the same level. I am getting impatient and can't wait for this to go skyward. When is the steel erection supposed to start? There has been a lot of progress. They poured the first elevated deck over the weekend. The cores have risen at least a floor this week. Steel erection started today or will start tomorrow. They've been installing the connections and anchor bolts. No need to be impatient. The job is on schedule. Vertical construction is not the quickest type to perform.
September 18, 201410 yr Hmm, I just drove by earlier today thinking the exact opposite. I was a bit surprised at how much the elevator cores have jumped in the last 2 weeks!
September 18, 201410 yr In the past when I worked in residential construction, the rough frame seems to go up in quick spurts, with weeks of 'non activity' to those on the outside. If no progress is seen, its probably because there is a ton of work down in the basement work that needs to be completed PERFECTLY before upward progress is seen.
September 18, 201410 yr I am sure that there has been progress in the past week, but it does not look like it. The two elevator cores look to be at the same level. I am getting impatient and can't wait for this to go skyward. When is the steel erection supposed to start? From my view, steel erection started Tuesday. Pics to come...
September 18, 201410 yr I am sure that there has been progress in the past week, but it does not look like it. The two elevator cores look to be at the same level. I am getting impatient and can't wait for this to go skyward. When is the steel erection supposed to start? I drove by on Tuesday at 6:00 pm, and there were five cement trucks lined up on Ontario, ready to pour. There's lots going on.
September 18, 201410 yr I have a view of this place from my office, so I will try to get you guys some pictures as this project progresses. My view isn't quite as great as Oldmanladyluck's, though!
September 18, 201410 yr ^^ ^ Thanks- and yeah the view of the mall that I have from my desk will be gone soon enough!
September 18, 201410 yr Also the webcam has not been 'live' since the 10th. Duh, no wonder why it looks like nothing is happening. They better get the webcam working soon. Yes, we have steel! :clap:
September 18, 201410 yr Looks like things are moving along nicely. I wonder how much they'll have done before the winter cold and whether there will be any "inside" by that time for workers to work indoors.
September 19, 201410 yr Also the webcam has not been 'live' since the 10th. Duh, no wonder why it looks like nothing is happening. They better get the webcam working soon. Yes, we have steel! :clap: I just checked and the webcam was updated 2 hours ago
September 19, 201410 yr Looks like things are moving along nicely. I wonder how much they'll have done before the winter cold and whether there will be any "inside" by that time for workers to work indoors. There won't be a winter this year. I sold my soul for the Cleveland rights to secure a three-month extension on autumn. You can thank me later. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 19, 201410 yr Looks like things are moving along nicely. I wonder how much they'll have done before the winter cold and whether there will be any "inside" by that time for workers to work indoors. There won't be a winter this year. I sold my soul for the Cleveland rights to secure a three-month extension on autumn. You can thank me later. I somehow think this go the way of an My Two Sense prediction! We can probably thank you for snow next weekend now....
September 21, 201410 yr Viewed from St Clair today, it looks like a second level of steel has gone up!
September 23, 201410 yr Steel! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 23, 201410 yr That's Steele. Remington Steele. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 24, 201410 yr Just a few more pics to add on: clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
September 26, 201410 yr September update: http://www.cuyahogacounty.us/pdf_home/en-US/ConventionCenter/ProjectUpdates/HCD_ConstructionUpdate_0914.pdf https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
September 30, 201410 yr From what I can see, from thje progress photos, they seem to be working on the 4 story atrium/conference rooms with structural steel, and the tower itself will be PT concrete. Is that right? Looks like one skinny tower!
September 30, 201410 yr That's what I've heard as well. Tower is all concrete. https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
September 30, 201410 yr Does anyone know the difference in construction time between concrete and steel construction methods for a project like this? Just wondering because by these pictures it seems like in a short time the steel has caught up and surpassed the concrete work.
October 1, 201410 yr Nice pictures that are very much appreciated. Please keep posting the progress. It looks like the third floor has a very high ceiling. Is this where the ballroom is going to be?
October 1, 201410 yr Does anyone know the difference in construction time between concrete and steel construction methods for a project like this? Just wondering because by these pictures it seems like in a short time the steel has caught up and surpassed the concrete work. I believe that, in general, steel goes up quicker than pt concrete. I know there are some on here who could chime in with a more detailed answer, but that is what I've been told when looking at different construction types.
October 1, 201410 yr Steel is essentially a 'cured' material that once on site can be erected immediately. Concrete takes days to cure once in place to achieve the proper pounds per sq. inch strength before work can continue upward. https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
October 2, 201410 yr Nice pic. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 6, 201410 yr What did the new Hilton hotel say to the construction workers? "I'm floored!" "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 6, 201410 yr You can see the ballroom spaces taking shape. https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
October 24, 201410 yr Pics from today and yesterday... Gotta give the construction workers props- they've got more courage than I when it comes to balancing high off the street! From the street, the construction is now taller than the Med Mart...
October 24, 201410 yr Pics from today and yesterday... Gotta give the construction workers props- they've got more courage than I when it comes to balancing high off the street! That may be but they currently don't compete with this girl. http://instagram.com/amusemymuse https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
October 27, 201410 yr PSA: Updates on Medical Mart and Hilton Hotel to be Provided on Tuesday Posted By Eric Sandy on Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 1:08 PM The crane operators are certainly keeping busy at the corner of Ontario and Lakeside these days. And they must, what with the RNC's de facto deadline looming closer with each passing day. The earnest beginnings of the snazzy new downtown Hilton are visible and aspirational. And surrounding the hotel framework, the Global Center for Health Innovation and the Cleveland Convention Center are prepping for the Creative Minds in Medicine Conference this weekend. The county's biggest projects are looking more active than ever. ...Which is all outwardly good news, and the public will get updates on the above institutions tomorrow when Jeffrey Appelbaum, the attorney representing the county's interests therein, will speak at Cuyahoga County Council's Committee-of-the-Whole meeting at 3 p.m. There's no word yet on what we should be expecting from the presentations, but anyone who's been watching the fun unfold downtown might want to check in. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2014/10/27/psa-updates-on-medical-mart-and-hilton-hotel-to-be-provided-on-tuesday
October 27, 201410 yr Had a nice late evening pass over downtown on approach to Hopkins Saturday. So here's more of an overhead view than we're used to. ;-)
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