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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
July 28, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel placed for footing 1111 at B23/BNNN.4,
footing 1112 at B25/UUU, footing 1116 at B18/RRR and footer 1121 at B.10. We observed the
reinforcing steel for specified bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. The
reinforcing steel for the above items 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.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
July 30, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel for footings 1120 at 18/BNNN.4 and 1137 at
1/TTT. We observed the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and
splice lap. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project
plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was informed of our 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
July 31, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel placed for the parking structure composite topping at
24-42.8/R-RG and plinths 105 at 18/BNNN.4 and 106 at 23/BNNN.4. We observed the
reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, & splice lap. The reinforcing steel
appeared to be in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL
was notified of our observations.
We also observed reinforcing steel with epoxy at Footer A.2 at HHH/1 and B.16 at 1.3/RRR.
We observed the hole depth, diameter, cleanliness, and placement of epoxy. The holes were
brushed and compressed air was used prior to placement of the epoxy. The reinforcing steel
and epoxy appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and
specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations.
We observed WVC placing 3/4" gravel for backfill at the exterior pre-cast structure at E-
BAAA.2/71. WVC placed aggregate in 18" lifts and used a tamper plate to compact the
material. Jeff with PCL was notified of our 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 1, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel for footings B.16 at 1.3/TTT, A.1 at 1/RRR-
JJJ, 1206, D.5, 1205, D.6 and 1204 at RA/R1-R3. We observed the reinforcing steel for
specified bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. The reinforcing steel
appears to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with
PCL was notified of our observations.
We also observed the placement of reinforcing steel for S.O.G. pour#4 at R-BH.7/B47.5-71 and
footer 1141 at 1/HHH. We observed the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing,
clearance, splice lap. The reinforcing steel appears 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.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 4, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel with epoxy for footings D.4 at BEEE.8/1.3,
D.7 at RA/R3.5, B.9 at 22/TTT, and B.11 at B17.7/TTT. We observed the reinforcing steel
placed with epoxy for hole diameter, cleanliness, and placement of epoxy. The holes were
cleaned with a brush and with compressed air prior to the placement of the epoxy. The
reinforcing steel and epoxy 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.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 5, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the first floor (Terrace Level) pour #1. We observed the reinforcing steel
for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, and clearance. We observed the post tension tendons
for amount, layout, profile, and the overall condition of the tendons. We observed missing
backup bars, missing beam bars, incorrect spacing, and clearance issues. Manny with J.D.
Steel was notified and corrected the areas. The reinforcing steel and the pt tnedons placed for
the terrace level appear to have been installed in general accordance with the project
specifications. Scott 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel for footers B.15 at 1128 at QQQ/B2.4, 1127
at 3/UUU, D.4 at BEEE.8/1.3, 1203 at R4/RA, D.7, B.9, B.11. We observed the reinforcing steel
for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. Footer 1128 had clearance issues
but was corrected before the pour. The reinforcing steel appears to be in general accordance
with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified.
We observed WVC placing 3/4" gravel for backfill at 70/BNNN.8-BTT.9. WVC placed the
material in approximate 18-inch lifts and compacted the gravel using a tamper plate and. Jeff
with PCL was notified of our 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 7, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel with epoxy for footer B.12 at B12.8/UUU
and B.14 at 6/UUU. 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 with
compressed air prior to the placement of epoxy. The reinforcing steel and epoxy appeared to
be placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications.
We also observed the reinforcing steel placed for footers B.14 at 6/QQQ, 1125 at 7/UUU, B.13
at B8.5/UUU, 1123 at B10.8/UUU, B12 at B12.8/UUU. We observed the reinforcing steel for bar
size, bar number, spacing, clearance, splice lap. The reinforcing steel appears 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.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 8, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed J.D. Steel placing reinforcing steel for columns 462 at WW/70, 456 at
CCC/70, 452 at KKK/70, 450 at 66/NNN, 449 at 65/NNN and footer 450 at 5/BEEE.8, also
columns 460 at UU/61, and 461 at BTT.9/61.9. We observed the reinforcing steel for bar size,
bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. Footer 1150 had standing water, but was
addressed promptly. 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.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 11, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel for footer 1202 and 5/W D.8 at W/B2.5,
columns 447 at R14/RP, 448 at 57/WWW and 455 at 61.9/BEEE.9. We observed the
reinforcing steel for specified bar sizes, bar number, spacing, and splice lengths. The
reinforcing steel observed for the above mentioned items appeared to be placed in general
accordance with the project plans and specifications.
We observed reinforcing steel with epoxy being placed at Footer D.8 at W/B2.5 and Shear Wall
1 plinth wall. We observed the reinforcing steel for hole depth, diameter, cleanliness and
placement of epoxy. The holes were brushed and compressed air was used prior to the
placement of epoxy. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with
the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations. .
We observed WVC placing 3/4" gravel for Shoring Wall backfill at E/KK/72. WVC backfilled with
18" lifts and used a tamper plate for compaction.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 12, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed J.D. Steel placing reinforcing steel for columns 447 at R14/RP, 445 at
R13/RP, 451 at R141, 453 at EEE/48, column 453 had some clearance issues, but were
addressed.
We also observed the reinforcing steel placed for the composite topping for level 1 at F-A/21-44,
level 1 shear wall #7 at B60/CCC, columns 454 at 50/BEEE and 457 at 50/ZZ. We observed
the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. 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.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 13, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel placed for the composite topping for Parking
Structure at the Terrace Level 1, E-W/21-36. We observed the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar
number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in
general accordance with the project plans and specifications.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 14, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed reinforcing steel for Columns at 446 at R13/RL, 458 at 50/XX, and 459 at
54/XX. We observed the steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. The
reinforcing steel appears 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.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 18, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed reinforcing steel for footings 1064, 1126, 1122, 1183. The reinforcing
steel was observed for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap, and clearance. We observed several
areas of inadequate clearances. Jeff with PCL was notified and the clearances were improved.
The reinforcing steel appears to have been placed in general accordance with the project
specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 20, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel for footers 1124 at B8.5/QQQ and 117 at
13/BTT.9. We observed reinforcing steel for bar size, bar numbers, spacing, clearance, and
splice lap. The reinforcing steel appears to be placed in general accordance with the project
plans and specifications.
Also we observed WVC placing 3�4�� gravel backfill between the shoring wall and pre-cast at
71/BNNN.9/Y. WVC used a tamper plate to compact the backfill in 18" lifts. Jeff with PCL was
notified of our 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 21, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel for footers 1063 at BHH.9/35 and 1187/S
the footer for the tower crane #2 at 6/BZZ.5 and placing boom footer#2 at B39/Y. We observed
the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. The
reinforcing steel appears to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and
specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our observations.
Also we observed WVC backfilling between the shoring wall and pre-cast at 71/A-Y. WVC
placed 18" lifts of 3/4" Granular backfill and used a tamper plate for compaction. Jeff with PCL
was notified of our 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 25, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel and epoxy for spread footer A.9 at 6/BTT.9.
We observed the reinforcing steel placed with epoxy for hole depth, hole diameter, cleanliness,
and placement of epoxy. The holes were brushed out and cleaned out with compressed air.
The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance with the project plans and
specifications.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 26, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel for footer 1177 at B17.7/BTT.9. We
observed reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, clearance, and splice lap. The
reinforcing steel appears to be placed in general accordance with the plans and specifications.
Also we observed WVC placing 3/4" gravel between the shoring wall and pre-cast structure at D-
Y/72. WVC placed the gravel in 18" lifts and compacted the material using a tamper plate. Jeff
with PCL was notified of our 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 27, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel and epoxy for slab dowels at RRR/1-18 and
1/RRR-HHH. 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
blown with compressed air prior to the placement of epoxy. The reinforcing steel appears to be
placed in general accordance with the project plans and specifications.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 28, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed PCL placing reinforcing steel and epoxy at footing 1178 for future CMU
walls. We observed the steel placed with epoxy for hole depth, hole diameter, cleanliness, and
placement of epoxy. The holes were cleaned with a brush and blown with compressed air prior
to the placement of epoxy. The reinforcing steel appeared to be placed in general accordance
with the project plans and specifications.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
August 29, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. While on site we observed reinforcing steel for the parking structure composite topping
at area 3, B48.4-28/BAAA.2-BSSS.4 and slab on deck at W/59. We observed the reinforcing
steel for bar size, bar#, cleanness, spacing, and splice lap. The reinforcing steel appears to be
in general accordance with project plans and specifications.
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 2, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. While on site we observed reinforcing steel for footings 1154 lower half. 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
specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all the results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 4, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the welded wire mesh for the slab on deck terrace level, Area 4, and the
reinforcing steel for footings 1163, and 1162 placing Boom #3, and the top half of 1154 plinths
128, 117, and elevator #3. The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, bar number,
spacing, lap, and clearance. The reinforcing steel was observed to be in general accordance
with the project specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 9, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel for footing 1174. 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 all the results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 10, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel for the garage level slab on grade, 42 to 49, A to M
and for footings 1193 and 1171. The 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 all the results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 11, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel for the slab on deck, Garden Level from R to SS.9
and B29 to B62, and footing 1194 and 1172. The reinforcing steel was observed or bar size,
bar number, spacing, lap, and clearance. We observed in proper splice lengths at the bulk
heads of the topping slab. Manny with J.D. Steel was notified and corrected the areas
immediately. The reinforcing steel appears to have been placed in general accordance with the
project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of all the results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 17, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel placed for the garage level slab on grade, pour #7.
The reinforcing steel was observed for bar size, number of bars, 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 all the results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 18, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel placed for the Garage Level slab on grade, pour#15.
The reinforcing steel appears to have been placed in general accordance with the project
specifications. Jeff with PCL was notified of our results.
We also observed the reinforcing steel placed for Garage Level slab on grade, pour#14 and #8.
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 our results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 22, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel and tendons placed for the post tension deck on the
first level, pour #2. We observed the reinforcing steel for bar size, bar number, spacing, lap,
and clearance. We observed the tendons for the amount, spacing, profile heights, and the
overall condition of the cables. We observed several beams with missing reinforcing steel,
missing back up bars, missing bursting steel, and inadequate clearances. Also we observed
many tendons including all intermediate stressed tendons that required additional sheathing.
Manny with J.D. Steel and Jeff with PCL were informed immediately and the areas were
corrected. The reinforcing steel and tendons placed for the post tension deck appear to be in
general accordance with the project specifications.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate Fintel & Derek Richards
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
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ENGINEERING CDNSULTRNTS
September 26, 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 visited the project to perForm construction materials
testing. We observed the reinforcing steel placed for the upper level garage pre-cast area 3
pour 2 and the first level columns 473, 479, 478, 477, 468, 467, 425, 472, 474, 475 and 427.
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 the results.
Sincerely,
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nate 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