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Magnog · September 27th, 2011, 04:06 PM

is there a lot of workers on site today? how many estimated?

lumberjack · September 27th, 2011, 04:22 PM

I'd say about 20 workers again mostly on the core. I think Cahoot said the core would rise from start of October - maybe wrong,

Magnog · September 27th, 2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjack

I'd say about 20 workers again mostly on the core. I think Cahoot said the core would rise from start of October - maybe wrong,

thanks for that, a lot of activity, i just wonder what they are doing on the core

madeiraman · September 28th, 2011, 02:58 PM

Two containers of large polystyrene blocks being delivered this morning. Any idea what they could be for?

TomD'07 · September 28th, 2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by madeiraman

Two containers of large polystyrene blocks being delivered this morning. Any idea what they could be for?

Oh no, theyv'e value engineered it and have chosen the cheaper polystyrene over good old concrete!

bestbud · September 28th, 2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by madeiraman

Two containers of large polystyrene blocks being delivered this morning. Any idea what they could be for?

Most likely "void formers." A cheap way to fill in excess space below a concrete slab.

Core Rising · September 28th, 2011, 04:52 PM

Today, 11am

Two lorries with materials

Lots of activity

Hull · September 28th, 2011, 04:55 PM

Pipes to pump concrete are being delivered!

Also the about statement on the use of polystyrene blocks is true, a cheaper alternative to the usual concrete blocks.

LiverpoolLad · September 28th, 2011, 07:30 PM

So what are the bets that the core will rise by Monday??

lumberjack · September 28th, 2011, 07:52 PM

Busy day in meetings but managed to grab these in the evening. People on site at 6 which makes a change

doubt the core will go up by Monday but who knows......

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Is the polystyrene for the core?

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hifive605 · September 28th, 2011, 09:48 PM

Come on core.. RAISE THE F*** UP!!!!!

MatthewGen · September 28th, 2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hifive605

Come on core.. RAISE THE F*** UP!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hull

Pipes to pump concrete are being delivered!

Patience young Padawan..

Cat man do · September 28th, 2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjack

Is the polystyrene for the core?

Nice idea, a polystyrene core. Will be very light!

lumberjack · September 28th, 2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cat man do

Nice idea, a polystyrene core. Will be very light!

I asked for that one

Bowater · September 28th, 2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hifive605

Come on core.. RAISE THE F*** UP!!!!!

Erectile problems causing you stress?

jimbo · September 29th, 2011, 12:08 AM

todays delivery (1230) was an external hoist, presumably to travel up the outside of the core as it goes up.....many people milling. heightened activity and no mistake.

chip1e · September 29th, 2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjack

I asked for that one

Hi Lumberjack

Not so silly the polystyrene blocks as they have been described are proberbly to be used to form openings for services through the core walls. Polysteyrene is cheaper and easier to remove than timber shuttering. Lots of small openings can be seen already in the core

Cat man do · September 29th, 2011, 11:04 AM

Good point, and I guess it lends itself to moulding quite complex shapes into the core too - even conduit.

nrm the 2nd · September 29th, 2011, 11:59 AM

I guess the core cranes will be jumped up very soon as well.

lumberjack · September 29th, 2011, 12:00 PM

This morning - lots of crane action lifting stuff onto the core - more photos at lunch

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September 28th, 2011, 02:58 PM	#8624
madeiraman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	Two containers of large polystyrene blocks being delivered this morning. Any idea what they could be for?

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jimbo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leeds/London Posts: 4,677 Likes (Received): 3	todays delivery (1230) was an external hoist, presumably to travel up the outside of the core as it goes up.....many people milling. heightened activity and no mistake.

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Cat man do Founder of the 'Gy'. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carrbridge/Highlands Posts: 2,080 Likes (Received): 53	Good point, and I guess it lends itself to moulding quite complex shapes into the core too - even conduit.

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lumberjack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: London (Wimbledon) Posts: 1,829 Likes (Received): 537	This morning - lots of crane action lifting stuff onto the core - more photos at lunch image hosted on flickr Untitled by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr