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Home My WebLink About001 2-6 to 4-14 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 6, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams Vail Resorts Development Company 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for spread footings 211 and 212 at Gridlines 72/BTT.9 & 72/BAAA.9. We observed the reinforcing steel for placement, clearance, size, splice length and cleanliness. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Snow was present inside the forms of the 212 footing. We were notified the snow would be removed prior to the placement of concrete. We notified Jeff with PCL Construction and Kurt with J.D. Steel of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. John Williams Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 18, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for spread footings at Gridlines 33.6/BLL.8 & 33.6/BTT.7 We observed the reinforcing steel for placement, clearance, size, splice length and cleanliness. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. We notified Jeff with PCL Construction and Kurt with J.D. Steel of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 20, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the placement of reinforcing steel for spread footings at Gridlines BEEE.8/B57.2 and BGGG.9/B62.4. We observed the placement of reinforcing steel for lap, size, spacing, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. We notified Jeff with PCL Construction of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. John Williams Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 21, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the placement of reinforcing steel for footing at Gridlines BNN.4/B62.4. We observed the placement of reinforcing steel for size, spacing, clearance, cleanliness and lap. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. We notified Troy with PCL Construction of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. John Williams Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 25, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for the footings at gridlines BNNN.4/71, MMM.O/63.7, BGGG.9/61.9. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified or our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 27, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for plinths at gridlines BEE.6, BLL.8/62.4, BNNN.4/71.0, B229/63.7. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel was initially placed incorrectly due to spacing on the cross-ties. Kurt with J.D. Steel corrected the spacing, prior to concrete placement. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 28, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed West Valley placing footing and plinth backfill. Visual observations indicated above optimum moisture content and the material was excessive deflecting under the weight of loader. Troy with PCL was notified of our observations and West Valley will remove the pumping and wet areas. We were requested to return on February 29, 2008. We observed the reinforcing steel for the footings at gridlines 475/BEEE.8, BEEE.8/48.5. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to have been placed in general accordance with the project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all results. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS February 29, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for the pump boom #1 and for footings 1055 and 1058. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to have been placed in general accordance with the project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all results. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 4, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the placement of reinforcing steel for the footing at Gridline BZZ.9/49 and for the southeast elevator pit and stair case foundation walls. We observed the placement of reinforcing steel for size, spacing, lap splice, bar cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. John Williams Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 7, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for the footing at gridline47.5/BAA.2. The steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, bar cleanliness and clearance. The steel appeared to have been placed in general accordance with the project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 10, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for footing at M.0/72. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 12, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for footings at BAAA.2/63.7, BPP.9/70, and MMM.O/B57.2. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 13, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for footing pads at (M-Y) to (B40.3-49) placed by PCL. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 14, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for footing pads 1058, 1055, 1026, and 1010. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 17, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for the tower crane footing at gridline 72/55. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, spacing, lap, and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to have been placed in general accordance with the project specifications provided by PCL (approved shop drawings). We also observed the footing subgrade at the above location. At the time of our observation the footings were excavated to the bottom of footing elevation. The subgrade was observed to contain no loose debris, frost or standing water, was free from organic material and appeared firm. Additionally the material disturbed by the excavation process appeared to have been compacted with a plate compactor. Based on our observations, the footing subgrade material in the observed condition appeared to be in general accordance with Koechlein Consulting Engineers' report titled Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed Ritz-Carlton Residences at Vail, West Day Lot, Vail, Colorado, Job No. 05-148, dated November 29, 2005, prepared for Vail Resorts Development Company. We notified Alan with PCL Construction of our observations. We understand that the footing excavation will remain covered and heated. However, if for any reason the footing subgrade material conditions change or differ from what was observed as described herein prior to placement of concrete we should be notified to reevaluate the subgrade conditions. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 19, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed reinforcing steel placed by PCL Construction for the grade beams at A3-BZZ9/BTT.9 and A2-BGG9.2/BAA.2. We checked for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and lap splice. The reinforcing steel appears to be placed in general accordance with the site specifications. Also we observed doweled epoxy bar in this location. We observed hole depth, cleanliness, epoxy placement, reinforcing steel placement, and spacing. The dowels were placed and epoxied in general accordance with the manufacturers and project specifications. We notified Jeff with PCL Construction of our results. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. James Ford Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 20, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed reinforcing steel placed by PCL Construction for grade beams at gridline BQQQ.4 at 54.0, 60.0, and 64.0. We observed the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and lap splice. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the site specifications. Also we observed doweled epoxy bar in this location. We observed hole depth, cleanliness, epoxy placement, reinforcing steel placement, and spacing. The dowels were placed and epoxied in general accordance with the manufacturers and project specifications. We notified Jeff with PCL or our observations. Additionally we observed PCL placing 200 psi B&B Excavating flow fill for areas where outstanding structural fill moisture density test were performed. The test included structural fill test 65 at approximately gridline BGGG.2/66 and 75 at approximate gridline TVV.5-47.7. We notified Jeff with PCL or our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 26, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed doweled epoxy bar for the grade beam tie in to footing at gridline D.5/70.1. We observed hole depth, cleanliness, epoxy placement, reinforcing steel placement, and spacing. The dowels were placed and epoxied in general accordance with the manufacturers and project specifications. We notified Jeff with PCL or our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 27, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for the footings at gridlines D/71, D/65.5, and H.8/71 and also frost walls at footing M/70. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, and clearance. We observed several areas of inadequate clearance. Jeff with PCL was notified immediately and the areas were corrected prior to the concrete placement. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all results. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS March 28, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the placement reinforcing steel with epoxy for the tie-in beam west of footing 1025 gridline 3555.3/48 to footing 1025. We observed the process for hole diameter depth, and cleanliness. The steel appeared to be in placed in accordance with the project plans and specifications. We also observed the placement of reinforcing steel for the footings at gridlines 41/BQQQ.4 and M/63 and H/41. We observed for spacing, clearance, bar number, bar size, and splice lap. The steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. We notified Jeff with PCL of our results We cast 4" by 8" cylinders on the shoring nail grout being mixed on-site and placed by Yenter. Mike Hood with PCL requested the cylinders be made. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. James Ford & John Williams Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS April 3, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for the footing at (1095) gridline 59/D.0 and Plinths (#202 and #98) at gridlines 42/H #198 M.0/B65.4. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, cleanliness and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all the test results. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS April 7, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the placement of reinforcing steel with epoxy for the the grade beam connecting spread footings 1085 & 1984. We observed the hole depth, diameter, cleanliness, and the placement of epoxy and reinforcing steel. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the manufacturers and project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. John Williams Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS April 8, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for footings and grade beams at BEE.6/72, 4/72, R/72, (1073, 1083, and 1084) and A.7/P/72, A6/4/72, A.5/4/72, (1073, 1083, and 1084). The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, and clearance. The reinforcing steel appears to have been placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our results. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS April 10, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and lap splice for the footing at gridlines R/59 (1074. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of results and observations. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel with epoxy along gridline E/68-63.6 (1094) & (1093). We observed the reinforcing steel placed with epoxy for hole depth, hole diameter, cleanliness, and placement of epoxy. The holes were cleaned with a brush and vacuumed out prior to the placement of the epoxy. The reinforcing steel and epoxy appeared to be placed in general accordance with the manufacturers project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of the results and observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. James Ford Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS April 11, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed reinforcing steel for the stem walls at gridline P.0/72.0 and KK.O/72.0, footings at R/59(#1074), C-2 wall at E.0/63.0, and the C3 wall at G/59.00. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to have been placed in general accordance with the project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all results. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS April 12, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed reinforcing steel for the footings at gridline BRR.5/47.5 and BTT.7/47.5 and BH.9/48.9. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, and clearance. The reinforcing steel appeared to have been placed in general accordance with the project specifications. Tom with PCL was notified of all results Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Nathan Fintel Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721 CRDU�IIn ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS April 14, 2008 Job Name: Materials Testing, Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 Mr. Dave Williams RCR Vail LLC 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215 Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. Williams, As requested, a representative of GROUND was on-site to perform construction materials testing. While on-site, we observed reinforcing steel at footings at Gridline KK/B47.5(1057) and BRR.5/B47.5(1065), shear wall at 57.2/R and the grade beam at 69/E. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, placement, clearance, splice length, and cleanliness. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of the results and observations. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. James Ford Field Representative South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office 41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, P.O. Box 464 Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,Colorado 81637 Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720 Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(303)289 6742 Fax:(970)524 0721