monarch Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 simply outstanding illustrations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 few phone pics IMAG0114 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0118 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Just got back from downtown. Click on any of the photos for a bigger view. First, from the Sak's garage: Another angle: From the Binz garage: Another angle: Not sure what they have here, but they seem to be putting these cylinders into a wheelbarrow that the crane lifts down to where they are pouring: Closeup of a pump truck: Refueling a pump truck while it's running: Two concrete trucks feeding each pump: Tent with bottled water, ground level view: Concrete trucks lined up on Capitol: Concrete trucks lined up on Texas: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Not sure what they have here, but they seem to be putting these cylinders into a wheelbarrow that the crane lifts down to where they are pouring: Those are concrete samples to test them later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
democide Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Test them for what exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 609 main ROBOTIC SURGERY... simply surreal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Still going this morning..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The Hines/609 people are having a function right now at the Rice Lofts ballroom. Seems like a concrete pouring party. Might be a good time for a HAIF'er to crash it and pick their brains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Those are concrete samples to test them later Test them for what exactly? To confirm that the strength of the concrete meets or exceeds specifications. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 2014-08-23 17.05.24 by marclongoria, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
democide Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thank you, so has there ever been a case when the poured concrete did not meet the minimal standards? You'll have to do it all over if that's the case, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thank you, so has there ever been a case when the poured concrete did not meet the minimal standards? You'll have to do it all over if that's the case, correct?What I was thinking. Or suddenly revise the height to 28 stories, bwahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thank you, so has there ever been a case when the poured concrete did not meet the minimal standards? You'll have to do it all over if that's the case, correct? It happens. Concrete suppliers and tradespeople are no more perfect than anyone else. The fix if specs aren't met is very situational. It doesn't necessarily involve hammering it all out and starting from scratch, though it can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Caught part of the big pour this morning about 9 am. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Nice work all. I will stop by tomorrow and get an after shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 This is probably one of the most documented concrete pours in Houston history... Looking at the webcam, it seems as though they are covering up the concrete with plywood or dirt...can't really tell since the webcam images aren't as nice as all of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 This is probably one of the most documented concrete pours in Houston history...This is probably one of the biggest projects since Heritage Plaza, and there are a whole lot more amateur photographers documenting this work than there were in the '80s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 This is probably one of the biggest projects since Heritage Plaza, and there are a whole lot more amateur photographers documenting this work than there were in the '80s....and smartphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 This is probably one of the most documented concrete pours in Houston history... Looking at the webcam, it seems as though they are covering up the concrete with plywood or dirt...can't really tell since the webcam images aren't as nice as all of yours. Thats burlap and Plastic. Helps cure it better and regulates temperature at the top so the sun doesnt bake it as much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Was that a concrete zamboni I saw in an earlier shot? It looks like it was smoothing out the surface. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 haha. Yeah. Its a finishing tool for larger placements. Power Trowel is the more 'official' name, but I like zamboni just as much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I hope we get more, one good skyscraper every 30 years isn't enough. What are 1500 Louisiana and BG Group Place chopped liver? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 What are 1500 Louisiana and BG Group Place chopped liver?I think Timoric was talking about height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 you were there when. I passed by during my metro video run. I was hoping they would be finished when I drove by. It made me sad. 2014-08-23 17.05.24 by marclongoria, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Tall buildings yes. Over 700 feet or so.If they are ever revived, international tower and chevron are good contenders for the height department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If they are ever revived, international tower and chevron are good contenders for the height departmentNeither are "dead" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Neither are "dead"I don't think the International Tower was ever "alive" and Chevron is in a medically induced coma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
democide Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 One Market Square is alive, and I predict it will rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Neither are "dead"Didn't say they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) --- Please Delete --- Edited August 26, 2014 by Sky-guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 One Market Square is alive, and I predict it will rise.I agree that One Market Square may get an increase in height, but I doubt it will hit 700 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I agree that One Market Square may get an increase in height, but I doubt it will hit 700 feet.I'm thinking a level of mixed use in this tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 There's about 3.5 million square office space being constructed Downtown (800 Bell renovation, 609 Main, 6 Houston Center, Capitol Tower), and we have yet to hear of any tenants to fill up this space. I think some progress on that front will need to be made before One Market Square happens.Chevron's tower is a different animal and is subject to Chevron's plans. I suspect it will be constructed given that Chevron purchased an additional block Downtown that may serve as a laydown site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm very suspicions on Chevron will build that tower. A friend of mine just move here from San Francisco and has 3 years to retire works for Chevron. He leased the Rice Lofts and loves it. He said no word on the tower that Chevron will build, he works in number 2 building. I hope this is not a dream that will not be built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Looks like the Chronicle has answered our question about how much rebar (4000 tons): http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/08/609-main-by-the-numbers/ 21 1/2 hours: Time it took to pour the mat. The pour started at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, and finished at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.180 trucks: The trucks worked in continuous rotation to deliver nearly 1,400 loads of concrete.10 minutes: The approximate time it took for each truck to unload.6 pumper trucks: Used to distribute the concrete.13,810 cubic yards: Total amount of concrete.9-feet: Depth of the concrete mat.4,000 tons: Amount of rebar used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm very suspicions on Chevron will build that tower. A friend of mine just move here from San Francisco and has 3 years to retire works for Chevron. He leased the Rice Lofts and loves it. He said no word on the tower that Chevron will build, he works in number 2 building. I hope this is not a dream that will not be built.I would love to live in the Rice Lofts! I was just looking up the rent online, and unfortunately I'm poor hahaI really want that chevron tower to be built if not only because it would actually alter the "face" of our skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Looks like the Chronicle has answered our question about how much rebar (4000 tons): http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/08/609-main-by-the-numbers/ When I saw the 609 Main pour story and photo in today's (Tuesday's) dead trees Chron, I was reminded of the supposed slogan of a newsroom a friend used to work in: "Yesterday's news tomorrow!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) From a few minutes ago: Edited August 29, 2014 by BaderJF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Future Houstonians 50 years from now are gonna have a hell of a time digging out this towers foundation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlyoung83 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Friday night fireworks 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 They are installing the cranes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 A bunch of segments already queued up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Had to detour off Fannin last night to avoid the mobile crane lying down on Texas. They've made progress this morning. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 How many cranes will there be for this? How many are/were constructed today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Word on the street is 3. 2 on the tower portion, one on the garage side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 There was a huge lay down on closed streets. Looks like a big piece of the crane. Wow it is big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Workers are attaching the cab to the lift now, it's about to go up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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