General Construction Updates

[Beltline_B]

Here’s something related to construction materials. I’m noticing the metal panelling on Vantage Pointe and how some panelling is wearing poorly, but others aren’t. I wonder if anyone in the construction industry has any thoughts on this?

 

[Surrealplaces]

The copper colored paneling is Alucobond, which is a solid brand. Not sure what the other panels are made from, but they don't seem to be standing the test of time.

 

[Rollerstud98]

Seems like the worst panels are right below the windows. Something the cleaners are using maybe.

 

[darwink]

Should check back once it isn’t below zero. Could be poor insulation leaving temporary shading?

 

[maestro]

Vantage Pointe is 15 years old. It is not a new building. The window wall has held up. I've seen younger buildings with rust forming in the corners of the painted metal panels. The orange panels are aluminum and capless. There are fewer places for water to sit. The sun has bleached them to a duller orange.

A bit of paint is all it needs.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Maybe those panels just need a wipe down? I'm pretty sure they're aluminum, so I would imagine they can be washed.

 

[FCC1982]

when is that parking lot on the north side of 9th going to succumb?

Yeah - I'm always amazed that one and the one on the north side of 6th Ave between 2nd & 3rd streets are still empty.

 

[Mountain Man]

The window wall is just stained from water running over it, would probably be fine if it was cleaned. The copper probably just hides it better too.

 

[GoVertical]

4 street underpass looks very bright!! (Sorry for the grainy quality!)

 

[gsunnyg]

A rendering from Arlington for a new "boutique hotel" on 17th ave. I'm happy they are keeping Lang's Grocery by the looks of things.View attachment 175242

This looks hype ngl. Damn sure wished all of Arlington's proposals could be built right now.

 

[ferreth]

The latest from the Professional Building construction at Meadows Mile

Professional Bldg Construction Crane IMG_2710 by ferreth, on Flickr

Steel work:

Professional Bldg Construction Steel Workers IMG_2707 by ferreth, on Flickr

 

[Golfing guy]

Was working on 9th ave @ 9st Sw today and noticed the surface parking lot on the south side of 9th has been blocked off. There were a few dump trucks in there being loaded up with snow. Anyone know what might be going on ?

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Probably hauling away snow.

 

[Golfing guy]

The entrance to the lot has been blocked with concrete barriers. Doubt they would do that just to clear the snow

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Hmmmm, that's a really big lot for something major to be happening on it without any previous mention on this forum though.