Signature Tower: Contractor chosen

[ATLBrain]

terrorists probably wouldn't want to attack a residential tower.

I think they'd love to. Think about it... 800-1000 infidels in one swipe.

[cheeriokid61]

But to attack an office tower in the middle of the day would reach well into the thousands.

[satalac]

I hope this project is a success for you tower enthusiast. I was still living at home in New York when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened, and I

[cheeriokid61]

Well said, satalac.

[Hankster]

That could work Dave but whose going to hold the camera?

I'll hold the camera!

[Lexy]

LOL!

[cheeriokid61]

Wow, I've got the funniest image in head right now.

[nashscan]

That could work Dave but whose going to hold the camera?

I don't get it.

[nashvol85]

Good. I figured they weren't going to get a "local" construction company for such a huge tower. I'm glad the firm that is doing it has experience with supertalls.

[nashvol85]

I hope this project is a success for you tower enthusiast. I was still living at home in New York when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened, and I

[chris holman]

Actually, I think this height maybe correct. Several weeks ago someone posted that the drawings of ST reflected a height of 1,052' 3". I could be wrong on the exact number but it was slightly more than the 1047'. Anyway, I believe this person was with a company bidding on the project. We shall see. Oh wait, no we won't because this is a dead project.

Is 1,052FT officially the height of Signature Tower? Wasn't that the same height the reporter said about Sig Tower in the aerial tour in SKY 5?

[Hankster]

Is 1,052FT officially the height of Signature Tower? Wasn't that the same height the reporter said about Sig Tower in the aerial tour in SKY 5?

1052 Ft 2 Inches (320.7 Meters) to be exact according to the drawings that have been released to contractors for bid.

[cheeriokid61]

Is 1,052FT officially the height of Signature Tower? Wasn't that the same height the reporter said about Sig Tower in the aerial tour in SKY 5?

No, they said 1057'.

[Lexy]

Would it make you all happy if I stood on top and held the red beacon for airplnes???

[Skyscrapergeek]

I don't know Lexy, that's where Plasticman and I are going to hold our superhero meetings. We will need an official photographer though....

[it's just dave]

I guess since "the hills" and I are about the same age, Lexy can be the photographer, and ya'll can just call me Alfred. I'll be in my tower...easier to see the beacons.

[smeagolsfree]

I noticed no one had posted the article from the CP. So here you go. William reported that there will be one tower crane and multiple mobile cranes. This will be a great site.

http://nashvillecitypaper.com/index.cfm?se...p;news_id=51057

[Duke32]

[ATLBrain]

Duke32, is the Viridian crane still up?

Also, seeing your name, I've wondered if you maybe went to Duke. I was there at grad school between 93-97.

[Skyscrapergeek]

I'm not Duke, as Duke breathes a huge sigh of relief, but yes the Viridian crane is still up.

Again, fantastic news about Turner but I was really hoping to see two large cranes.

[nashvol85]

I'm not Duke, as Duke breathes a huge sigh of relief, but yes the Viridian crane is still up.

Again, fantastic news about Turner but I was really hoping to see two large cranes.

I don't know if there is room for 2 huge cranes...the site isn't THAT big.

[Skyscrapergeek]

Maybe not but one can always hope. Well...not anymore.

[it's just dave]

I think there'll be plenty of cranes to go around. Encore's should be up by the end of August, Suntrust will still be up, the Sounds site will have several, Hampton, who knows, the Westin, I saw parking spots blocked off and core drilling taking place at the BBS site THIS morning, Rolling Mill will have a collection soon, and in the distance, all those other ones in the Gulch and Midtown. Will truly be an amazing site over the next few months.

[Skyscrapergeek]

Hmmmmm, core drilling on the BBS site huh? Thanks Dave.

[ATLBrain]

Will truly be an amazing site over the next few months.

I trust you guys will have your cameras ready. I read somebody's post on SSC that there are 10 cranes up already. Is that a record in the modern era?