HoustonIsHome Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I want it NOW!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 So Hines says construction has started yet construction has not started? Hrmm...Just drove by... it's later in the day but there were multiple vehicles there, including a truck with a trailer attached to the end. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just drove by... it's later in the day but there were multiple vehicles there, including a truck with a trailer attached to the end.Damn guys... well, those same vehicles are still there today (nothing photo worthy) but I am now unsure this is for Hines' development. They did have the fence open on Preston St. There's new graffiti art where that skeleton girl graffiti once was... but that's pretty much it. This doesn't look to be related to the outdoor patio so it's a little difficult to tell which project these construction workers (and their cars) are there for... Perhaps they are parking there for the State Bank renovations? The trailer attached to the truck is still there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm not too worried, Hines seems serious about this development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Sometimes it takes a little bit to get the process started. I used to build residential buildings back in 2006 & 2007. The developers would breakground but sometimes we had to wait a few weeks for everything to get going and ready. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 BREAKING NEWS FLASH: Â Old dudes in suits are at this moment walking around the muddy parking lot, pointing at things. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 search the forum for 'green suit'. That should help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I like how each picture is zooming in closer. Very dramatic... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 That's a pretty sinister looking sky in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 BREAKING NEWS FLASH: Old dudes in suits are at this moment walking around the muddy parking lot, pointing at things.Are any of them wearing heels??? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Damn guys... well, those same vehicles are still there today (nothing photo worthy) but I am now unsure this is for Hines' development. They did have the fence open on Preston St. There's new graffiti art where that skeleton girl graffiti once was... but that's pretty much it. This doesn't look to be related to the outdoor patio so it's a little difficult to tell which project these construction workers (and their cars) are there for... Perhaps they are parking there for the State Bank renovations? The trailer attached to the truck is still there too. Â Residences at Market Square by marclongoria, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 It's under construction!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Saw 4 pickups and surveying equipment out there this morning. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) I'm mobile. Not sure how to embed here. https://flic.kr/p/pV74ZyThere are eighteen wheelers now with crane material Edited January 19, 2015 by Triton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8625/15699779803_8def39a484_k.jpg 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome! Build baby build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 OOOH OOH THAT CRANE. https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/98750154@N03/16317917781/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 So it begins.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Finally! This is the project I have been looking forward to the most! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted January 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2015 I'm mobile. Not sure how to embed here. https://flic.kr/p/pV74Zy No there are eighteen wheelers now with crane material.  Everything is completely fenced off. Here we go!!  Residence of Market Square by marclongoria, on Flickr  Residence of Market Square by marclongoria, on Flickr  Residence of Market Square by marclongoria, on Flickr 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 wonderful illustrations as always triton. Â thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hell yesssssssas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Game changer.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The extension of the skyline northward continues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Isn't it too early for a crane? Don't they need to dig a bit of a basement first?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Isn't it too early for a crane? Don't they need to dig a bit of a basement first??Its a crawler crane buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 The extension of the skyline northward continues.YES, JACK! Mu favorite aspect of this development! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Its a crawler crane buddy.Errrrr. What?For the uninitiated among us.... What does a crawler crane do and how is it involved in the excavation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Errrrr. What? For the uninitiated among us.... What does a crawler crane do and how is it involved in the excavation? This is a crawler crane, like the Link Belt on site: A "crawler" is just a crane on two tracks, like a tank. This is a tower crane: A tower crane is used to erect tall buildings. A crawler had various uses, but as far as why there is one on site this early, I dont know. They may use it to move equipment around the site, they may be using it to build other equipment. Or worst of all, all this construction equipment could just be there to construct the little patio thing they are building next to Franks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 to drill foundation pilings, perhaps? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Or worst of all, all this construction equipment could just be there to construct the little patio thing they are building next to Franks. I know you are probably joking but for those wondering, it can't. I asked a construction worker what the project was and he said it was a "tall apartment building." That was all I needed to know, hence that was the exact minute I said "it's under construction!!!" Plus, I could actually ride my bike on the lot on Saturday but now it is actually fenced off from every corner. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I know you are probably joking but for those wondering, it can't. I asked a construction worker what the project was and he said it was a "tall apartment building." That was all I needed to know, hence that was the exact minute I said "it's under construction!!!" Plus, I could actually ride my bike on the lot on Saturday but now it is actually fenced off from every corner.I'm going to need more evidence that this isn't all for the Frank's patio. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Nevermind. Â Â Â Edited January 20, 2015 by Triton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 This is a crawler crane, like the Link Belt on site: A "crawler" is just a crane on two tracks, like a tank. This is a tower crane: A tower crane is used to erect tall buildings. A crawler had various uses, but as far as why there is one on site this early, I dont know. They may use it to move equipment around the site, they may be using it to build other equipment. This part I understood -- I know that there are tower cranes and all sorts of mobile cranes. What I don't understand in my original post was why the crane (any crane) is there so early. A poster above suggests that it could be for drilling pilings .... Could be but it still seems too early. Isn't their at least a few weeks of excavation or grading to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 This part I understood -- I know that there are tower cranes and all sorts of mobile cranes. What I don't understand in my original post was why the crane (any crane) is there so early. A poster above suggests that it could be for drilling pilings .... Could be but it still seems too early. Isn't their at least a few weeks of excavation or grading to do?I would think so too.But like I said, there is a number of things it could be there for so we'll just have to wait and see.Until I see a few diggers on the site, Im still not going to get my hopes up that this is actually Hines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 But I get what you're saying Urban, usually the first thing on site is a digger or two to tear up the dirt, Ive never seen a crane show up first, which makes me worried that this is for something else. For instance, arent they renovating the state national building? This crane could be for that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 There are no underground levels in this building, right..? How much do they have to excavate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Deep enough for a foundation for a 30 story building.See the Amegy or Hilcorp mat pour pics for a comparable foundation depth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 True. I guess I'm thinking of the SkyHouses that practically sprouted straight out of the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I took a look at the site. They have one of the big augers laying on its side. Pile drilling seems to be a reasonable explanation for the crane. The absence of a hole is a bit confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I heard somewhere that there would be Cotswold project renovations. Could all of this be for that?        [/sarcasm] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Employees at Franks confirm this is not for their space, which they think will kick off in April. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I took a look at the site. They have one of the big augers laying on its side. Pile drilling seems to be a reasonable explanation for the crane. The absence of a hole is a bit confusing.Like I said, I don't think the SkyHouses had holes either. I wonder if there are two different styles of constructing buikdings.. A mat pour, or pilings.. Or sometimes both in the case of larger buildings like 609? The office building/hotel next to the convention center started straight with pilings, no excavation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Â Also of note, workers were dismantling the scaffolding on the North side of the State National building. Edited January 20, 2015 by Nate99 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welp, that settles it, they are here to drive pilings for Hines Market Square Tower.......ITSHAPPENING.JPEG!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Wow!No digging at all for a 30 story building? Holy moly!Has anyone seen a project that skips site work and goes straight to pile driving?I have limited experience but I have not. Edited January 21, 2015 by UtterlyUrban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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