I took a couple of pictures to try and show some of the changes. Look closely (scroll in) on the first picture to see the walls done at the back through the doors. Exciting!
Thursday, 28 February 2013
New NEWS!
The condo is progressing well. My sister and I talked to one of the workers who mentioned the first floor has gyprock installed and they are progressing upwards. They are on the third floor with the fire extinguishers. Apparently they are doing about a floor every two weeks with the main gyprock so hopefully all is still on schedule. They have doors and windows now on the first floor rec center.
I took a couple of pictures to try and show some of the changes. Look closely (scroll in) on the first picture to see the walls done at the back through the doors. Exciting!
I took a couple of pictures to try and show some of the changes. Look closely (scroll in) on the first picture to see the walls done at the back through the doors. Exciting!
Sunday, 3 February 2013
Walls!
Good news! The inner walls look like they are starting to go up. I saw gyprock being delivered on Thursday. Unfortunately I did not have my camera or phone with me so no pictures. I will try and get some updated pix to see if we can see the walls being installed.
We should start to see the interior become more of a building and see our units start to take shape over the next few weeks. It doesn't take the installers long to get the gyprock up so look for lots of apparent change in the coming weeks.
We should start to see the interior become more of a building and see our units start to take shape over the next few weeks. It doesn't take the installers long to get the gyprock up so look for lots of apparent change in the coming weeks.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Continuing work
My wife and I signed off on our changes yesterday. All that's left is to wait for the move in date. whoot!
Progress continues on our building although it is harder to see now since it is mostly indoors. You can see work on the ceiling of this unit, looking in from the outside.
In this next shot you can see large bundles of something (in my unit's master bedroom actually) that, looking at the image closely reads "Pressure-Utilized Compartmented Cavity System".
Good to see work continuing, as it provides hope for the current schedule.
Progress continues on our building although it is harder to see now since it is mostly indoors. You can see work on the ceiling of this unit, looking in from the outside.
In this next shot you can see large bundles of something (in my unit's master bedroom actually) that, looking at the image closely reads "Pressure-Utilized Compartmented Cavity System".
Good to see work continuing, as it provides hope for the current schedule.
Monday, 14 January 2013
Color selections done
My wife and I have finally pretty well finished all our color selections and upgrades. I understand there are pretty well only ourselves and my sisters left to do with all of you already done.
We have gone with hardwood floors throughout, and a bunch of other upgrades to make the place our own. For example I asked for solid doors, and a couple of pocket doors to reduce the space taken up by doorways. We were thinking of getting crown molding as the price is right but decided to wait until we can see where all the bulkheads will be. We also added an overhead light in the main bathroom to hang a chandelier as we saw a TV show with one and liked the idea. As well, a TV in the main bathroom so I can have a bath and still watch the hockey game (If I ever watch hockey again after their strike). We are looking forward to moving in (in seven or eight months, sigh)!
I know not much has happened in the last month, I have been travelling a lot and there isn't much happening on the outside of the building to show in pictures.
We have gone with hardwood floors throughout, and a bunch of other upgrades to make the place our own. For example I asked for solid doors, and a couple of pocket doors to reduce the space taken up by doorways. We were thinking of getting crown molding as the price is right but decided to wait until we can see where all the bulkheads will be. We also added an overhead light in the main bathroom to hang a chandelier as we saw a TV show with one and liked the idea. As well, a TV in the main bathroom so I can have a bath and still watch the hockey game (If I ever watch hockey again after their strike). We are looking forward to moving in (in seven or eight months, sigh)!
I know not much has happened in the last month, I have been travelling a lot and there isn't much happening on the outside of the building to show in pictures.
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Neighbors -deer and coyote
I was recently chatting with a neighbor in the other building and she mentioned that in the fields across from us there are deer every morning plus a wolf pack and coyotes! Too cool (although watch your small dogs and cats)
Building is really progressing on the outside. I also hear that floors 1 and 2 are pretty much done as far as color selections are concerned.
Building is really progressing on the outside. I also hear that floors 1 and 2 are pretty much done as far as color selections are concerned.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
NEWS on Delay
Folks, this is the word from the builder on the latest delay:
**************
Hopefully the dates we now have will be our final ones.
**************
In making the decision to make the floor joist system
steel not wood, we
took a bit of extra time to do the review to ensure we
were delivering a
better product to our customers. That cost us about a week. We decided to
push it to a month so we did it once and it was a date
clients could rely
on. That way if
other decisions that come up take time to consider we won't
impact clients' plans for moving dates etc. Thanks for your patience
**************Hopefully the dates we now have will be our final ones.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Latest pictures and delays
Well, we have the latest pictures below. Coming along really nicely.
On the other hand, we too got a delay letter from the builder. We are now Aug from June. Sigh.
I am working with builder to try and get an idea of the reasons as I find that helps to understand the delays. There is a high level of work that goes into building a condo. I am sure Jeff would not delay us if he didn't have to. I can understand although I don't like it, that builders deal with multiple trades and governments so delay is very typical.
I will let you all know as soon as I hear anything.
The outside is progressing really well. The grey is material (the stucco?) being put onto the white which is thick Styrofoam insulation.
On the other hand, we too got a delay letter from the builder. We are now Aug from June. Sigh.
I am working with builder to try and get an idea of the reasons as I find that helps to understand the delays. There is a high level of work that goes into building a condo. I am sure Jeff would not delay us if he didn't have to. I can understand although I don't like it, that builders deal with multiple trades and governments so delay is very typical.
I will let you all know as soon as I hear anything.
The outside is progressing really well. The grey is material (the stucco?) being put onto the white which is thick Styrofoam insulation.
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