The Dorian | 98.45m | 27s | PBA Land Development | Gibbs Gage

[AJX]

I saw some stuff going on there Friday as I driving by. There were also a couple of pickup trucks, and a flatbed truck.

 

[AJX]

There’s something going on at the site this morning. I caught only a glimpse but I saw workers there and some machinery going.

 

[Surrealplaces]

I'll be down in the area later today, I'll go over and take a look.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Looks to be a go. I'll be down next week also and can check it out again.

 

[Tarsus]

Another empty lot bites the dust.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Have we received any confirmation about the aforementioned height increase to 45 storeys?

 

[MichaelS]

I spoke with someone at PBA Land Development (developers). It is not increasing in height from what was initially approved. The changes include a slight modification to the exterior materials, and a reduction in the amount of parking provided.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Good to know.

 

[Surrealplaces]

I also spoke to the file manager, and was told it was 28 storeys.

 

[AJX]

There is a drilling unit on site this morning.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Finally.

 

[Surrealplaces]

I'll be in the area later today, I'll see if I can snap a pic.

 

[Surrealplaces]

 

[Surrealplaces]

Question for the construction experts. I’m watching the drilling action at site, and have noticed that they have been drilling their holes, and filling with concrete, but aren’t using any piles. Is this some sort of new technique? I thought they always put in the piles and then add the concrete after.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Question for the construction experts. I’m watching the drilling action at site, and have noticed that they have been drilling their holes, and filling with concrete, but aren’t using any piles. Is this some sort of new technique? I thought they always put in the piles and then add the concrete after.

Huh that’s odd, that’s exactly what they are doing at Block on Fourth too.