Ongoing Calgarians complaining about pedestrian bridges thread

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by V

What part of that is obvious? They did a terrible job. The only thing I find obvious is that they underbid the project, performed shoddy work and burned Graham in the process. Maybe they are a competent contractor, but they sure didn't make their case very obvious with this project.

In the end, Graham picked the low bid and it burned them. It's their own fault. A little bit of common sense could've saved them here.

I should have clarified further there. Augescon was prequalified because they had previous done Similar work, probably often, and had the equipment and experience necessary to do the job. IIRC, the prequalification for the subcontractor specifically asked for previous similar work done. A full examination of the technical capabilities, really.

[V]

Yeah, that wouldn't surprise me. I've been through the same pre-qual process with the CoC.

To be clear, I don't pin this on the City at all. I know if I was Graham I would be asking questions if I was about to use a sub that was cheaper when shipping from Spain, then something relatively local, but I appreciate the allure of the lowest bid. I just don't feel bad at all for Graham when it bites them in the a$$.

[GGG]

I dont understand why Graham wouldnt have had their inspectors or other 3rd party inspectors inspect the product in spain during fabrication. Its fairly coomon to have a resident inspector when using low cost centers to execute work.

[Bigtime]

Bump!

Calling all latte-lovers, assemble at the south side of the bridge on March 24th for the opening at 2pm!

More details to follow.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Bump!

Calling all latte-lovers, assemble at the south side of the bridge on March 24th for the opening at 2pm!

More details to follow.

ugh ... but I live on the north side of the bridge /gangfight

[Bigtime]

So do I, but the Facebook invite from that pinko-commie Druh Farrell said the event is happening on the south side.

[Table 5]

Sweet, my wife works in Kensington and has a set parking spot to use. I just might be able to make it.

[the-rasta-masta]

Did they remove the temporary bridge already? Looks like it from that helicopter picture.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

Did they remove the temporary bridge already? Looks like it from that helicopter picture.

Yup, it's been gone for a few weeks now.

[stampsx2]

I'm looking forward to trying out the bridge. It's not going anywhere so might as well learn to love it.

[Bigtime]

A little more info on the opening day of the bridge, from Druh's twitter feed:



I'm sad that they left out "lattes" from the description of things happening.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by stampsx2

I'm looking forward to trying out the bridge. It's not going anywhere so might as well learn to love it.

With the % of pilings that were driven correctly I'm not so sure about that...

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Cancel the poetry and parades, and I'm there.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

With the % of pilings that were driven correctly I'm not so sure about that...

As long as the piles were driven, They should be plenty adequate.

[kevman]

I guess they opted against the "give peace a chance" campaign...

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by fotze

Not jockhomo enough for table I guess.

parades are my mortal enemy, and poetry is for wieners.

[Bigtime]

Hey at least they didn't put "drum circles" in the events.

I think we need a CP contingent there to take care of any that may try to spring up.

[The Goon]

Somebody's gotta streak across the bridge on opening day.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Hey at least they didn't put "drum circles" in the events.

Maybe they were concerned that all those rhythmic beats would make the bridge go all Tacoma Narrows on us.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

As long as the piles were driven, They should be plenty adequate.

NM said too much.