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Adam186 · January 8th, 2006, 09:53 PM

Nevermind, they just changed it back to approved.

BVictor1 · January 8th, 2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam186

Nevermind, they just changed it back to approved.

I changed the status to under-construction for about 30 minutes so that I could upload the photos above and a few more previously taken pictures. The tower won't "officially" be under construction until caissons begin. Sorry for any confusion caused.

BVictor1 · January 10th, 2006, 01:10 AM

I couldn't help myself, I swung past the site this morning. I was quite supprised to see a crane cab on site. I spoke with the superintendant for a few minutes and he told me that they would begin driving steel sheeting tomorrow.

A crane cab on site - 2006-1-9

As you can see, they have already broken through to lower Wacker Drive. Most of the construction vehicles will traverse the site VIA lower Wacker.

View of the site as workers assemble a crane - 2006-1-9

Using a sledgehammer to connect sections of a crane boom - 2006-1-9

We were also told that there will be a special concrete pump used for the tower. They will need if the the same reasons that one is being used for Trump Tower, extreme height and difficulty in pumping conctere to that altitude.

It was also mentioned that the goal was for caisson work to begin by the end of January. But that work could possibly not begin until about mid-February.

Chi_Coruscant · January 10th, 2006, 01:34 AM

(Imitating Tattoo): "The crane! The crane!"

spyguy · January 10th, 2006, 01:47 AM

Nice update

BVictor1 · January 10th, 2006, 10:34 PM

They're driving steel sheeting now.

BVictor1 · January 22nd, 2006, 11:02 PM

Here are some photos from yesterday.

View of the site from the 10th floor of the Transportation Buildings' parking garage - 2006-1-21

A vibro-hammer pounding steel sheeting into the ground - 2006-1-21

View to the southwest across the site - 2006-1-21

Digging around the steel sheeting in the southeast corner - 2006-1-21

A bobcat placing gravel along the outside of the steel sheeting - 2006-1-21

Frankie · January 23rd, 2006, 03:50 AM

Thats freakin amazing to see some pics of progress at the Waterview sight. Nice job getting those pics BVics

edsg25 · January 25th, 2006, 02:46 AM

for those of you experts who follow these things: what becomes the next empty lot (or building to be torn down) to become THE watch site, now that Waterview is off the list? Where to we rivet our eyes to see the next major tower ground breaking?

Frumie · January 25th, 2006, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edsg25

for those of you experts who follow these things: what becomes the next empty lot (or building to be torn down) to become THE watch site, now that Waterview is off the list? Where to we rivet our eyes to see the next major tower ground breaking?

The 300 N. LaSalle across the river looks interesting enough to qualify.

forumly_chgoman · January 25th, 2006, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edsg25

for those of you experts who follow these things: what becomes the next empty lot (or building to be torn down) to become THE watch site, now that Waterview is off the list? Where to we rivet our eyes to see the next major tower ground breaking?

I agree w/ Frumie 300 N. Lasalle is a good candidate. also maybe mandarin, or hotel intercontinental

nomarandlee · January 25th, 2006, 05:55 AM

I would agree (or at least hope) that the next would be 300 Lasalle and Hotel Intercontinental. The Mandarin though? I didn't even think there was proper renders of the building out. I would certainly be suprised if that was one of the next to go up but others know much more then I would.

forumly_chgoman · January 25th, 2006, 06:26 AM

Also 71 E Huron.....its reportedly near 750ft amd has a pretty cool design

Azn_chi_boi · January 25th, 2006, 10:57 AM

Thanks BVictor1, a good update... keep us informed!

edsg25 · January 25th, 2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frumie

The 300 N. LaSalle across the river looks interesting enough to qualify.

that one isn't supposed to be a super tall, I thought. am i right or wrong?

forumly_chgoman · January 25th, 2006, 11:14 PM

I think 300 N LaSalle is planned for around 750ft or so.....not quite supertalll but tall nonetheless

richardsonhomebuyers · January 26th, 2006, 03:47 AM

300 N LaSalle is 775' if I remember seeing it right

Adam186 · January 26th, 2006, 07:17 AM

I did something similar to this for Trump. This is the best I could do for now, I will further edit this to make it easier understand. And a special thanks to Steely for the shot of the rendering which I used for this. I'll keep it updated.

If I need to change anything let me know.

BVictor1 · January 27th, 2006, 09:53 PM

I just got some pretty interesting information for a Waterview Tower official.

"Waterview Tower will be built with 299,700,000 pounds of concrete to be
delivered via 8,222 truck loads."

cubsfan · January 27th, 2006, 10:10 PM

Is this thing officially under construction yet?

January 26th, 2006, 03:47 AM	#117
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Adam186 Work harder, work faster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Omaha Posts: 150 Likes (Received): 0	I did something similar to this for Trump. This is the best I could do for now, I will further edit this to make it easier understand. And a special thanks to Steely for the shot of the rendering which I used for this. I'll keep it updated. If I need to change anything let me know. Last edited by Adam186; January 26th, 2006 at 09:33 PM.

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January 8th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#101
Adam186 Work harder, work faster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Omaha Posts: 150 Likes (Received): 0	Nevermind, they just changed it back to approved.

January 10th, 2006, 01:10 AM	#103
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	I couldn't help myself, I swung past the site this morning. I was quite supprised to see a crane cab on site. I spoke with the superintendant for a few minutes and he told me that they would begin driving steel sheeting tomorrow. A crane cab on site - 2006-1-9 As you can see, they have already broken through to lower Wacker Drive. Most of the construction vehicles will traverse the site VIA lower Wacker. View of the site as workers assemble a crane - 2006-1-9 Using a sledgehammer to connect sections of a crane boom - 2006-1-9 We were also told that there will be a special concrete pump used for the tower. They will need if the the same reasons that one is being used for Trump Tower, extreme height and difficulty in pumping conctere to that altitude. It was also mentioned that the goal was for caisson work to begin by the end of January. But that work could possibly not begin until about mid-February.

January 10th, 2006, 01:34 AM	#104
Chi_Coruscant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 882 Likes (Received): 0	(Imitating Tattoo): "The crane! The crane!"

January 10th, 2006, 01:47 AM	#105
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	Nice update

January 10th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#106
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	They're driving steel sheeting now.

January 22nd, 2006, 11:02 PM	#107
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	Here are some photos from yesterday. View of the site from the 10th floor of the Transportation Buildings' parking garage - 2006-1-21 A vibro-hammer pounding steel sheeting into the ground - 2006-1-21 View to the southwest across the site - 2006-1-21 Digging around the steel sheeting in the southeast corner - 2006-1-21 A bobcat placing gravel along the outside of the steel sheeting - 2006-1-21

January 23rd, 2006, 03:50 AM	#108
Frankie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15 Likes (Received): 0	Thats freakin amazing to see some pics of progress at the Waterview sight. Nice job getting those pics BVics

January 25th, 2006, 02:46 AM	#109
edsg25 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,399 Likes (Received): 0	for those of you experts who follow these things: what becomes the next empty lot (or building to be torn down) to become THE watch site, now that Waterview is off the list? Where to we rivet our eyes to see the next major tower ground breaking?

January 25th, 2006, 05:55 AM	#112
nomarandlee My Mind Has Left My Body Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 1060 W. Addison, City by the Lake Posts: 7,120 Likes (Received): 119	I would agree (or at least hope) that the next would be 300 Lasalle and Hotel Intercontinental. The Mandarin though? I didn't even think there was proper renders of the building out. I would certainly be suprised if that was one of the next to go up but others know much more then I would.

January 25th, 2006, 06:26 AM	#113
forumly_chgoman BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 768 Likes (Received): 0	Also 71 E Huron.....its reportedly near 750ft amd has a pretty cool design

January 25th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#114
Azn_chi_boi BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgeport + Chinatown, Chicago Posts: 4,269 Likes (Received): 0	Thanks BVictor1, a good update... keep us informed!

January 25th, 2006, 11:14 PM	#116
forumly_chgoman BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 768 Likes (Received): 0	I think 300 N LaSalle is planned for around 750ft or so.....not quite supertalll but tall nonetheless

January 27th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#119
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	I just got some pretty interesting information for a Waterview Tower official. "Waterview Tower will be built with 299,700,000 pounds of concrete to be delivered via 8,222 truck loads."

January 27th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#120
cubsfan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 147 Likes (Received): 0	Is this thing officially under construction yet?