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VISUAL OBSERVATION REPORT
Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: February 19, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 1
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe shop-
fabricated embed assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of the headed anchor studs to the embed plates
were found to be in general compliance with the project plans, except for 13 of the
4248-A embeds because 1 or more welds on each plate had undercut. This is in
non-compliance with AWS D1.1-2006, Table 6.1. Item #1 on the Discrepancy List.
2) The attached Observation Summary List has the piece marks and quantities
observed on this date. All compliant assemblies were marked with green paint and
the non-compliant assemblies were marked with orange paint.
Jeff and Allen with PCL Construction were notified of these observations and received copies of
this report and the Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: March 5, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 2
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Stresscon Colorado Springs fabrication
facility, to observe field embed assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date:
1) All observed embed assemblies were found to be in general compliance with the
provided shop drawing.
2) See the attached Observation Summary List of the part numbers and quantities
observed on this date.
Tim Cannon with Stresscon was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Jason Palm
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: March 12, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 3
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Stresscon, the fabrication facility in
Colorado Springs to observe elevator shaft embeds that were fabricated by Zimmerman Metal's.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date:
1) All observed embed plate headed anchor stud (HAS) connections on the EWO#2
assemblies were found to be general compliance with the project plans and
specifications. One HAS connection was observed to not have a 360 degree flash.
This embed was bent 15 degrees in the opposite direction from the missing flash and
did not exhibit any cracks.
2) See the attached Observation Summary List for the assemblies observed on this
date.
Tim Cannon with Stresscon was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Jason Palm
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: March 28, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 4
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of wall panels to wall panels at Gridlines BAAA.2 —
BGGG.9/72 from the Foundation Level to Level 2, were found to be in general
compliance with Stresscon's Drawings, except at three locations, because the welds
had undercut. Item #2 on the Discrepancy List.
2) All observed welded connections of wall panels to foundation embeds at Gridlines
BAAA.2 — BQQQ.4/72 and BQQQ.4/B62.4-72, were found to be in general
compliance with the Stresscon Drawings (Detail 1/S1), except for several locations,
because the vertical welds did not have 2 '/2" of weld. Item #3 on the Discrepancy
List.
3) All observed welded connections of double tees to inverted tees and panels at
Gridlines BAAA.2 — BGGG.2/B62.4-72 on Level 2, were found to be in general
compliance with the Stresscon Drawings.
4) All observed welded connections of precast beams to columns, wall panels and
precast beams at Gridlines BAAA.2 — BGGG.2/B62.4-72 and BNNN.4-
BQQQ.4/B57.2-B62.4 on Level 2, were found to be in general compliance with
Stresscon's Drawings.
5) GROUND requested copies of the AWS D1.1 Welding Procedure Specifications
(WPS) and Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTRs) for all welders on this
project. Item #4 on the Discrepancy List.
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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
6) All precast connections that were in general compliance were marked with green
paint.
Fred with Mehring was notified of these observations.
Mike Hood with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and the Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 15, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 5
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces and to re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of wall panels to wall panels, columns and
foundation embeds at Gridlines BTT.9-BSSS.3/B47.5-71 on the Foundation and
upper Garage Levels, were found to be in general compliance with the Stresscon
Drawings (Details 5/S1, 17/S2, 1/S1, 92/S7, 107/S7 and 70/S5), except for several
locations, because of undercut welds, missing welds and two locations that did not
have 2 '/2" of vertical weld per Detail 1/S1. These locations were marked with orange
paint. Items #5 and #6 on the Discrepancy List.
2) All observed welded connections of the L-beams, inverted tees and precast beams
at Gridlines BTT.9-BSSS.3/B47.5-71 on the upper Garage Level, were found to be in
general compliance with the Stresscon Drawings (Details 138/S10, 143/S10,
148/S10 and 74/S5), except for several locations missing welds. These locations
were marked with orange paint. Item #7 on the Discrepancy List.
3) All observed welded connections of the single and double tees to L-beams, inverted
tees and wall panels at Gridlines BTT.9-BSSS.3/B47.5-71 on the upper Garage
Level, were found to be in general compliance with Stresscon's Drawings (Details
41/S3, 42/S3, 54/S4, 53/S4, 149/S10, 3/S1, 13/S1 and 29/S2), except at two
locations, because of missing connections (at Gridlines BEEE.8-BGGG.2/B47.5 and
BGGG.9/69-70), and several missing welds. These locations were marked with
orange paint. Items #8, #9 and #10 on the Discrepancy List.
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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
4) Item #2 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans.
Jeff and Pete with PCL Construction were notified of these observations, re-observations and
received copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 17, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 6
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations performed on this date:
1) Items #3 and #6 were re-observed and found to now be in general compliance with
the FDG letter dated March 28, 2008; however, two of the panel to foundation
connections at Gridlines BTT.9/71 and BQQQ.4/B57.2 were found to be in non-
compliance with Detail 1/S1 of Stresscon's drawings, because the foundation
embeds were misplaced so they did not have 5" of weld. This item is marked with
orange paint. Item #11 on the Discrepancy List.
2) Items #5, #7 and #10 were re-observed and found to now be in general compliance
with the Stresscon drawings.
3) Item #8 was re-observed and found to now be in general compliance with the FDG
letter dated April 16, 2008.
4) Item #9 was re-observed and found to still be missing the two connections.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these re-observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: May 22, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 7
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations performed on this date:
1) Item #11 was re-observed and found to now be in general compliance with the email
from Tom Gabbert with FDG dated May 21, 2008.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these re-observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: May 27, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 8
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded connections.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces at Gridlines D-BEE.6/59-72 on the
Foundation Level to the Terrace Level, were found to be in general compliance with the
Stresscon drawings and project specifications, except at several locations for the following
reasons:
A) Missing or non-compliant welds (undercut and lack of fusion), marked with orange paint.
Item #12 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Panel to foundation embed connections are not per Detail 1/S1 and are marked with
orange paint. Item#13 on the Discrepancy List.
C) Embeds for double tee to panel connections were missing or do not align. They are
marked with orange paint. Item #14 on the Discrepancy List.
D) Several connections were not complete at the time of these observations. The
incomplete connections were not marked with orange paint. Item #15 on the
Discrepancy List.
2) All complete precast welded connections that were found to be in general compliance were
marked with green paint.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report and the
updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 4, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 9
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces (that were complete), at Gridlines
D-BEE.6/59-72 and C-W/43-59 from the Foundation Level to the Terrace Level, were
found to be in general compliance with the approved Stresscon drawings and project
specifications, except for several locations that were found to be in non-compliance
for the following reasons:
A) Embeds were misaligned for L-beam to column connections at Gridlines M/43 on
the upper Garage Level and Terrace Level. Item #16 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Non-compliant welds (undercut and lack of fusion) at several locations. Items
#12 and #17 on the Discrepancy List.
C) Several L-Beam or inverted tee to double tee connections were not welded per
Details 40 and 41 on Sheet S3. Item #18 on the Discrepancy List.
2) All connections found to be complete and in general compliance, were marked with
green paint and all connections found to be in non-compliance, were marked with
orange paint.
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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
Fred with Mehring was notified of these observations.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report
and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 10, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 10
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations performed on this date:
1) Items #13, #15, #16, #17 and #18, were re-observed and found to still be in non-
compliance.
2) Item #12 was re-observed. The Terrace Level was found to now be in general
compliance; however, some locations on the upper Garage Level were found to still
be in non-compliance.
3) Item #14 was re-observed and found to have 3/8"x3" flat bar we�ded on each end to
the misaligned embeds and in general compliance with Field Repair#008 from FDG.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these re-observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 16, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 11
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces and to re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces at Gridlines BEE.6 — BTT.9/49-72
from the Foundation to Terrace Levels, were found to be in general compliance with
the approved Stresscon drawings, project specifications and FDG letter dated March
28, 2008, except for 1 location on the upper Garage Level at Gridlines BTT.7/59,
because the double tee to beam connection was missing 1 embed. Item #19 on the
Discrepancy List.
2) Several welded precast connections at BEE.6 — BTT.9/49-72 on the Terrace Level
were not complete at this time.
3) Items #13 and #15 were re-observed and found to now be in general compliance
with the project plans and specifications.
Fred with Mehring was notified of these observations.
Copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List were left at PCL Construction's trailer for
Jeff.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 19, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 12
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces and to re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces at Gridlines R-BTT.9/47-59 from
the Foundation to the Terrace Level, were found to be in general compliance with the
Stresscon drawings and project specifications.
2) The beam-to-beam connections at Gridlines W/47 on the upper Garage Level and
Terrace Levels were welded to one embed and wedge anchored to the other beam.
Item #20 on the Discrepancy List.
3) The beam to panel connection at Gridlines B65.4/E on the upper Garage Level was
missing the embed in the beam. At the time of our last observations, the beam was
not connected to the panel. Item #21 on the Discrepancy List.
4) Several double tee to beam connections at Gridlines R-BTT.9/47-59 were not per
Detail 40/S3. The plates were welded to the double tees and wedge anchored to the
beams. Item #22 on the Discrepancy List.
5) The panel-to-panel connections at Gridlines B65.4-72/P-BEE.6 from the Foundation
to the upper Garage Level, cou�d not be observed at this time, because access could
not be provided. Item #23 on the Discrepancy List.
6) Items #12, #17 and #18, were re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the Stresscon drawings and project specifications.
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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
7) Item #16 was re-observed and found to now be in general compliance with the FDG
e-mail dated June 12, 2008.
8) Item #19 was re-observed and found to still be in non-compliance with Detail 40/S3,
because the plate was welded to the double tee and wedge anchored to the beam.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 25, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 13
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations performed on this date:
1) Items #19, #20, #21 and #22, were re-observed and found to still be in non-
compliance with the project plans and specifications. Jeff with PCL Construction
stated that a verbal approval for these items had been given by FDG; however, until
GROUND receives written approval, they will remain on the Discrepancy List.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these re-observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 17, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 14
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded connections.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces at Gridlines RG-RJ/R9 — R11, A-F/28-36
and F-S/20-B27.4 from the Foundation to the upper Garage Level, were found to be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) Several welded connections at Gridlines RG-RJ/R9 — R11, A-F/28-36 and F-S/20-B27.4,
were not slagged. Item#24 on the Discrepancy List.
3) Several welded connections at Gridlines RG-RJ/R9 — R11, A-F/28-36 and F-S/20-B27.4,
were not complete. Item #25 on the Discrepancy List.
4) Double tee to panel connection at Gridlines BR.2/20 on the upper Garage Level, was not per
Detail 13/S1. Item#26 on the Discrepancy List.
5) Double tee to beam connection at Gridlines C.8/35, was not per Detail 40/S3. Item #27 on
the Discrepancy List.
6) Double tee to beam connections at Gridlines B/28-32 were not per Detail 124/S9. Item #28
on the Discrepancy List.
7) Items #19, #20, #21 and #22 were re-observed on July 7, 2008, and found to be in general
compliance with the FDG emails dated June 25, 2008.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report and the
updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: July 29, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 15
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of double tees to beams and panels (precast) on
the upper Garage and Terrace Levels at Gridlines RG-RJ/R9 — R11 and A-S/B27.4 —
46, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) Missing or misaligned embeds on precast beams on the upper Garage Level and
Terrace Level at Gridlines F-BJ.6/30-34. Item #29 on the Discrepancy List.
3) The precast beam on the upper Garage Level at Gridlines S/34-36 was not
complete. The beam may be replaced.
4) The double tee on the Terrace Level at Gridlines M — BN.6/36-43, was not installed.
5) Items #24 and #28 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to now be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: August 1, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 16
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) Item #25 was re—observed and several corrections were still found to be incomplete
and the following connections were found to be noncompliant:
a. The panel to foundation connections at gridline M from 28 to 32 line were not
welded per detail I/SI due to the foundation embeds were off. Item #30 on the
discrepancy list.
b. The precast beam at gridline S from 34 to 36 on the upper garage level is 6" too
high so the beam to double tee connections are at an angle welded to the double
tee and wedge anchored to the beam. Item #31 on the discrepancy list.
2) Items #26, 27, and 29 were re — observed and found to currently be in general
accordance with the FDG email dated 7/30/08.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report
and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: August 13, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 17
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces at Gridlines B25.8 —
B47.4/BAAA.2 — BSSS.3 and BTT.9 — BAAA.2 from the Foundation Level to the
Upper Garage Level, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans
and specifications.
2) Item #25 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to still be in non-
compliance because of incomplete connections.
Fred with Mehring was notified of these observations and re-observations.
Jeff with PCL Construction received copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: August 19, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 18
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to attend the Structural
Steel Pre-Construction Meeting.
The following is a summary of the items discussed at the meeting:
1) The Pre-Construction meeting was attended by the following:
A) Ryan Odell, Jeff Thompson and Dan McDonald with PCL Construction.
B) The Engineer of Record — Mitchell.
C) Shawn with Monument.
2) GROUND requested copies of the AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.3 Welding Procedure
Specification (WPS) and Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTRs) for the
welders on this project with Monument. Item #32 on the Discrepancy List.
3) Stair erection will begin September 8, 2008.
4) Structural steel erection will begin in April 2009.
5) Fall protection is required and 100% tie-off at or over six feet.
6) Monument Steel's foreman on this project will be Jeff Young.
Jeff Thompson with PCL Construction was present for this meeting and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: August 29, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 19
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the items discussed at the meeting:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces at Gridlines R-BAAA.2/34 —
B47.5 from the upper Garage Level to the Terrace Level, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) At Gridlines R/34-35, missing two double tee to beam connections per Detail
353/S24 on the Terrace Level. Item #33 on the Discrepancy List.
3) At Gridlines BPP.9/B47.5, missing a weld on double tee to beam connections per
Detail 40/S3 on the upper Garage Level. Item #34 on the Discrepancy List.
4) At Gridlines BZZ.9/B34.5, missing embed for panel to column connection per Detail
168/S12 on upper Garage Level. Item #35 on the Discrepancy List.
5) Item #25 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications, except for the following
locations:
A) At Gridlines F/B27.4, embeds are misaligned for panel-to-panel
connection per Detail 368/S25 at the Foundation Level. Item #36 on
the Discrepancy List.
B) At Gridlines F/21, three panel-to-panel connections are not complete
per Detail 460/S31 on the Terrace Level. Item #37 on the Discrepancy
List.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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
Cowboy with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and Jeff with
PCL Construction received copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: September 8, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 20
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast pieces to foundation embeds at
Gridlines BTT.9-UUU/1-6, were found to be in general compliance with the project
plans and specifications.
2) Items #31, #33, #34 and #36 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to
now be in general compliance with the FDG email dated September 3, 2008.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: September 9, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 21
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of observations performed on this date:
1) The welded connections of stairs, handrail and landings in Stair Core #2 were not
complete at this time.
2) All observed welded connections of precast pieces to foundation embeds at
Gridlines BTT.9-UUU/1-6, were found to be in general compliance with the project
plans and specifications.
3) Items #31, #33, #34 and #36 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to
now be in general compliance with the FDG email dated September 3, 2008.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: September 9, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 22
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of observations performed on this date:
1) The welded connections of stairs, handrail and landings in Stair Core #2 were not
complete at this time.
Ryan with PCL Construction was present for these observations.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report
and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: September 16, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 23
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded and anchored connections of stairs and landings (handrail not
complete) in Stairs 2 and 3 from the Foundation Level to the Terrace Level, were
found to be in general compliance with the project plans, specifications and the Ray
Steel email dated September 10, 2008.
2) Stair 2 on the Terrace Level, a round bar was used to fill the gap between the stair
stringer and landing channel. Item #38 on the Discrepancy List.
3) Missing welds on stringers to landings in Stairs 2 and 3 from the Foundation level to
Terrace Level — not welded all-around per approved Stair Drawings. Item #39 on the
Discrepancy List.
4) Missing anchor in landing support angle in Stair 3 on the first landing from the
Foundation Level. Item #40 on the Discrepancy List.
Ryan and Jeff with PCL Construction were notified of these observations and received copies of
this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: September 23, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 24
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces.
The following is a summary of observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of panels-to-panels, panels to foundation embeds
at Gridlines RRR-UUU/1.4 — B25.8, DDD-BEEE.8/3-6, BAAA.2 — BEEE.8/B8.5 —
B10.8 and BTT.9/B2.4-7 from the Foundation Level to the upper Garage Level,
double tees and beams at Gridlines BTT.9-UUU/1.3 — B34.5 on the upper Garage
Level, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications. Several connections of beams and tees at Gridlines BTT.9-
UUU/B17.7-B34.5, were not complete at this time.
2) Panel-to-panel connections (2) at Gridlines HHH/1, are missing per Detail 70/S5
from the Foundation to upper Garage Level. Item #41 on the Discrepancy List.
3) Missing panel-to-panel connection at Gridlines DDD/1.3 between the Foundation
Level and upper Garage Level per Detail 549/S37. Item #42 on the Discrepancy
List.
4) Panel-to-panel connection at Gridlines BEEE.8/3 below the upper Garage Level is
not per Detail 5/S1. Item #43 on the Discrepancy List.
5) Missing three double tee to beam connections at Gridlines DDD.5/6-7.5 on the upper
Garage Level per Detail 41/S3. Item #44 on the Discrepancy List.
6) Missing beam-to-beam connections at Gridlines BEEE.8/B8.5 on the upper Garage
Level per Detail 544/S37. Item #45 on the Discrepancy List.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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7) Missing double tee to column connection at Gridlines BAAA.2/B12.8 on the upper
Garage Level per Detail 61/S5. Item #46 on the Discrepancy List.
8) Missing embeds for panel to foundation connections at Gridlines UUU/3 and
UUU/B8.5 per Detail 1/S1. Item #47 on the Discrepancy List.
John with Stresscon and Fred with Mehring were notified of these observations.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report
and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: September 26, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 25
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. David Williams
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of double tees to precast beams at Gridlines W-
UUU/B17.7-B34.5 on the upper Garage Level and panel connections at Gridlines
DDD-BEEE.8/3-6, BAAA.2 — BEEE.8/B8.5 — B10.8, W-DDD/1.3 — 7, BTT.9/629.8 —
B34.5 and BAAA.2/B29.8 — B34.5 over the upper Garage Level, were found to be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) Double tee to beam connections at Gridlines B22.9/B29.8 on the upper Garage
Level were missing 2" of weld per Detail 124/S9. Item #48 on the Discrepancy List.
3) Three panel-to-panel connections at Gridlines BEEE.8/3 were not welded per Detail
5/S1 over the upper Garage Level. Item #49 on the Discrepancy List.
4) Items #41 and #42 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to now be in
general compliance with the FDG email dated September 16, 2008.
5) Item #44 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the FDG email dated September 18, 2008.
6) Item #45 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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
7) Item #47 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the FDG email dated September 23, 2008.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: October 10, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 26
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of double tees and beams at Gridlines R-
BTT.9/B25.8 — B34.5, on the upper Garage Level, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) Item #23 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
3) Item #30 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with Field Repair#15.
4) Item #39 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with Ray Steel's memo dated September 15, 2008.
5) Item #48 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the FDG email dated October 3, 2008.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: October 20, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 27
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of the two exterior panel-to-panel connections at
Gridlines UUU/18, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications (Detail 502/S34).
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report
and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: October 23, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 28
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast pieces, Stair#1 and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast double tees and panels on the Terrace
Level at Gridlines R-BZZ.9/B29.8 — B34.5, were found to be in general compliance
with the project plans and specifications.
2) The welded connections of stair stringers to landing channels and landings to
support angles in Stair #1 from the Foundation Level to the upper Garage Level,
were found to be in non-compliance at the following location:
A) Missing stair stringer to landing weld on the 2nd Landing from the Foundation
Level. Item #50 on the Discrepancy List.
3) During these observations in Stair #2 on the 1 St Landing from the Foundation Level,
the stair stringer to landing on the south side was found to be missing the weld. Item
#51 on the Discrepancy List.
4) Items #38 and #40 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to still be in
non-compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Jeff Thompson with PCL Construction was present for these observations, re-observations and
received copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: December 2, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 29
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections of precast.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded connections of precast tees on the Terrace Level at Gridlines F-J/28-32
and M-P/28-32, were observed and the following location was found to be in non-
compliance:
A) Missing tee to beam connection at Gridlines F.5/32 per Detail 40/S3.
Item #52 on the Discrepancy List.
Jeff with PCL Construction Company was notified of these observations and received copies of
this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: December 10, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 30
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe precast
structural connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date.
1. All observed precast welded connections on the Upper Garage Level at Gridlines T-
BTT.9/12-27.4 were found to be in general compliance with project plans and
specifications.
Jeff with PCL Construction Company was notified of these observations and received copies of
this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: December 17, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 31
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and to re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date.
1. The weld connections of double tees at Gridlines NN-W/7-11 on the Upper Garage Level
and panels on the Upper Garage Level at Gridlines S-W/7-20 were observed and the
following locations were found to be non-compliant:
A) At Gridlines BTT.9/B7.6-B10.8, three double tee to beam connections were
missing embeds in the beam (Double Tee #396, #307 and #308) per Detail
#358/S24. Item #53 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Panel to column connections did not have 1 '/2 " of weld per Detail 103/S7 at
Gridlines NN/7x2 (Panel #1847 and #1848), KK/11x2 (Panel #1854) and
T/17x2 (Panel #1863 and #1864). Item #54 on the Discrepancy List.
C) Panel to column connections had non-compliant welds (undercut and
undersize welds) at Gridlines Z/13 (Panel #1858), QQ/7 (Panel #1846) TT/7
(Panel #1845). Item #55 on the Discrepancy List.
D) Panel to beam connection did not have 2 '/z" of vertical weld per Detail
358/S24 at Gridlines BH.9/B10.8 (Panel #1402). Item #56 on the
Discrepancy List.
E) Beam to column connection is not per Detail 374/S25, because embeds were
off at Gridlines BTT.9/B10.8. Item #57 on the Discrepancy List.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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2. Item #35 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to be in general
compliance with FDG Field Repair#21.
3. Item #46 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to be in general
compiiance with the FDG e-mail dated December 16, 2008.
Jeff with PCL Construction Company was notified of these observations, re-observations and
received copies of this report and the Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: December 23, 2008
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 32
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date.
1) The welded connections of panels-to-panels (interior and exterior) and panels to
foundation embeds at Gridlines T-W/7-20 from the Foundation Level to the upper
Garage Level, were observed and the following locations were found to be non-
compliant:
A) At Gridlines KK/11 below the upper Garage Level, one panel-to-panel
connection had 1" fillet welds on the top and bottom, not 2" per Detail
460/S3.1 (Panel #1852 to #1854). Item #58 on the Discrepancy List.
B) At Gridlines CC/13, two panel to foundation connections were missing the
foundation embeds. Plates were expansion bolted to the foundation (Panel
#1856 to #1857). Item #59 on the Discrepancy List.
2) Items #49, #52, #53, #54 and #56 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found
to now be in general compliance with the FDG email dated December 18, 2008.
3) Item #55 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to still be non-compliant.
Jeff with PCL was notified of these observations, re-observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: February 12, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 33 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals' fabrication shop
to observe welded connections of shop-fabricated column and beam assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of shop-fabricated column and beam assemblies
were observed to be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
These assemblies are listed on the attached Observation Summary List and are
marked with green paint.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of the results of today's observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Adam Jarvis
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: February 13, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 34 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals' fabrication shop
to observe welded connections of shop-fabricated column and beam assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of shop-fabricated column and beam assemblies
were observed to be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
These assemblies are listed on the attached Observation Summary List and are
marked with green paint.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of the results of today's observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Adam Jarvis
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: February 16, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 35 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals' fabrication shop
to observe welded connections of shop-fabricated column and beam assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of shop-fabricated column and beam assemblies
were observed to be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
These assemblies are listed on the attached Observation Summary List and are
marked with green paint.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of the results of today's observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Adam Jarvis
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: February 19, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 36
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast panels (exterior side) at Gridlines S-
KK/11-20 up to elevation 107'-0", were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications. The welded exterior connections of precast panels
over elevation 107'-0" at Gridlines S-KK/11-20, were not complete at this time.
2) Item #43 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the FDG email dated December 18, 2008.
3) Items #57 and #59 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to now be in
general compliance with the FDG email dated February 9, 2009.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: February 20, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 37
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) Item #37 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these re-observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: February 27, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 38 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals' manufacturing
facility to observe column shop-welded assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed column shop-welded assemblies were found to be in general
compliance with the shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
2) See the attached Observation Summary List for Quantities and Piece Marks
observed on this date.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of the observations made on this date.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 2, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 39 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals' to observe shop-
fabricated assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections on Assemblies #51A221, #51AL281, #51AL146,
#51A291 and #52A534, were found to be in general compliance with the project
plans and specifications.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of these observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 6, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 40
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded connections of precast panels (exterior side) at Gridlines S-KK/11-20
over elevation 107'-0", were observed and 13 connections were found to still be in
complete. Item #60 on the Discrepancy List.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this report
and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 9, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 41
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The welded connections of threaded studs to embed plates on Level 5 at Gridlines
FFF.6/65.74, AAA.9/61.99, HHH.45/59.4, HHH.45/56.4, HHH.45/54.4, EEE.9/54.4,
LLL.1/48.2, LLL.35/47.7, QQQ.2/48.9, NNN.13/51.3, NNN.13/52.25, YY.8/71.3,
YY.8/69.3, YY.8/65.89, YY.8/61.99, YY.8/61.1, YY.9/54.4, XX.1/54.4, XX.1/55,
XX.1/61.99, UU.8/65.89, XX.09/68.3, XX.09/69.3, XX.09/71.3, SS.8/S68.3,
SS.8/65.89, SS.8/61.99, TT.35/59.5, TT.2/55, TT.2/52.4, PP.5/71.3, PP.5/68.3,
PP.8/65.89, PP.8/61.99, QQ.9/61.1, PP.1/61.1, PP.7/53.3, PP.7/52.4, MM.8/54.8,
MM.8/59.6, MM.8/61.1, LL.3/61.99, LL.3/65.6, LL.3/68.5, LL.3/69.3, LL.9/71.3,
CC.95/69.3, CC.1/68.5, EE.7/61.99 and EE.7/61.1 were observed and found to be in
general compliance with RFI #307.
2) The embeds for the brace frame columns on Level 5 did not have the one-inch
threaded studs installed per RFI #307. Item #61 on the Discrepancy List.
3) The embed plate on Level 5 at Gridlines S5.8/69.3 was a square plate, not rectangle.
Item #62 on the Discrepancy List.
4) Item #32 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant and Ryan with PCL Construction were notified of these observations, re-observations and
received copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 10, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 42 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc., the
fabricating plant, to observe structural assemblies.
The following is a summary of our observations:
1) All observed welded beam assemblies were found to be in general compliance with
the shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
2) Part Numbers 981-52AL-569, 981-52A-618 and 981-52A-565 were found to be in
non-compliance due to undercut, slag inclusions and a missing weld.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of our observations and shown the non-
compliant pieces.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 11, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 43
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations performed on this date:
1) Item #55 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to still be in non-
compliance at Gridlines TT/7, because of under sized welds.
2) Item #60 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and two connections could not be
observed, because access could not be provided, so this item will remain on the
Discrepancy List.
Grant with PCL Construction was present during these re-observations and received copies of
this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 13, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 44
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations performed on this date:
1) Item #60 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of these re-observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 13, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 45 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, the fabrication
plant, to observe structural assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded beam assemblies were in general compliance with the shop
drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
2) See the attached Observation Summary List with Piece Marks and Quantities
observed.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 16, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 46 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, the fabrication
plant, to observe structural assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded beam assemblies were in general compliance with the shop
drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
2) Part Number 52-A-834 was found in non-compliance due to a missing weld.
Discrepancy Item #66.
3) Part Number 52-AL-906 was found in non-compliance due to a missing weld.
Discrepancy Item #67.
4) Part Number 52-AL-569 was re-observed and found to be in general compliance per
shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1. Discrepancy Item #63 is now in
compliance.
Steve with Zimmerman Metals was notified of our observations and shown the non-compliant
pieces.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 17, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 47
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
anchored connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) The welded and anchored connections of stairs and landings in Stair 4 from the
Lower Garage Level to Level 1 were observed and found to be in non-compliance,
because of missing welds on stringers to landings and landings to shelf angles. Item
#68 on the Discrepancy List.
2) Item #61 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to still be in non-
compliance, because the anchors are 3/4", not 1". Extra holes cut in column base
plates with a cutting torch and not ground smooth. Item #69 on the Discrepancy List,
and the fillet welds on the 3/4" anchors were under sized (less than 5/16"), per AWS
D1.1-2008, Section 7, Table 7.2. Item #70 on the Discrepancy List.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 18, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 48
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of precast panels and double tee on the Terrace
Level at Gridlines N.5-S/B27.4 — 28.3, were found to be in general compliance with
the project plans and specifications.
2) Item #62 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to still be in non-
compliance.
3) Missing anchors in landing shelf angles on Levels 1 and Upper Garage + '/z" of Stair
4. Item #65 on the Discrepancy List.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 19, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 49
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The welded connections of threaded studs to embed plates on Level 5 at Gridlines
F.6 — QQQ.2/47-72 were observed and the following locations were found to be in
non-compliance:
A) At Gridlines L.4/70.9 and N.6/70.9, the embeds were misplaced and the new
embeds were not complete per NCR#105. Item #66 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Item #60 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in
general compliance with RFI #307R1.
C) Item #64 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to still be in non-
compliance at Gridlines PP.5/71.3. This will be added to the Discrepancy List as
Item #67 and Item #64 will be signed off.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 20, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 50-Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc., the
fabrication plant, to observe structural assemblies.
The following is a summary of observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded structural assemblies were found to be in general compliance
with the shop drawing and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: March 24, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 51-Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc. fabrication
facility to observe shop-welded beam assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) It was observed that Beam Assembly 52AL536 was missing welds per Detail Section
B-B. Discrepancy Item #7.
2) It was observed that Beam Assembly 52AL851 was found to have excessive cold roll
on Part Mark pd459. Discrepancy Item #8.
3) It was observed that Beam Assembly 52AL486 was missing vertical welds per Detail
Section A-A. Discrepancy Item #9.
4) It was observed that Beam Assembly 52AL812 was missing vertical welds per Detail
Section A-A. Discrepancy Item #10.
5) All other observed beam assemblies that were shop-welded, were found to be in
general compliance with the shop drawings.
6) See the attached Observation Summary List for Piece Marks and Quantities
observed on this date.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of the observations made on this date and shown
the non-compliant items.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: March 24, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 52-Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metal's, the fabrication
facility, to perForm ultrasonic examination on bent beam complete joint penetration weld
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date:
1) Ultrasonic examination was perFormed on the bent beam CJP weld connections and
these connections were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
2) Beam splice on Piece #52AL771 could not be tested due to a davit welded on over
the top flange weld, stiffeners over the web, and bent plate covering the bottom
flange weld. The fabricator did not contact GROUND prior to completion of this
assembly so that testing could be performed.
3) The weld access holes on Beam Assembly #52AL845 were found to be non-
compliant due to torch cut gouges that exceeded the roughness limitations per AWS
D1.1-08, Clause 5. These were marked with orange paint and Ron with Zimmerman
Metals was notified. This piece will be added to the list of outstanding discrepancy
as Item #11.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Jason Palm
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: March 30, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 53
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe bolted
connections of beams and columns.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed bolted connections of beams and columns on the 6th Level at Gridlines
61. — 65.89/HHH.45 — YY.8, HHH.45 — EEE.9/54.4 — 59.4 and 52.4 — 71.3/SS.8 —
YY.8 were found to be in general compliance with the project plans, except at
Gridlines 61.99/ZZ where the beam to shear angle connection has been welded in
lieu of bolted. Discrepancy Item #68.
Grant with PCL Construction was present during our observations and received a copy of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 1, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 54
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc., to observe
shop-fabricated structural steel assemblies.
The following is a summary of observations perFormed this date:
1) Observed welded connections of shop-fabricated beams and columns, and found
them to be in general compliance with the shop drawings provided by Zimmerman
Metals, Inc.
2) Assemblies found to be in compliance with the shop drawings, were marked with
green paint.
3) An Observation Summary List is attached with Part Numbers and Quantities
observed.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Gary S. Lee
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 2, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 55
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc., to observe Stair
#4 welded and anchored connections and pour stop-welded connections.
The following is a summary of observations made on this date:
1) It was observed that the stringer to landing connections on Levels 1.5 thru 6 of Stair
#4 were found to be in non-compliance with Detail Sections 13, 14, 15 and 16 on the
Stair Shop Drawing E415. These Details call for a fillet weld all around the
connection, and only a few have the weld on two sides for the full length.
Discrepancy Item #69.
2) It was observed that two anchors for the landing on Level 2.5 of Stair #4 do not
penetrate their nuts and are considered in non-compliance. Discrepancy Item #70.
3) It was observed that the landing to core wall anchored connection on Level 2 for
Stair#4 is missing one anchor. Discrepancy Item #71.
4) All observed pour stop and bent plate-welded connections on Level 6 at Gridlines
49.4 — 53.4/ZZ — EE.6 and 53.4 — 65.74/EEE-22, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of the observations made on this date and received a
copy of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 7, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 56
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc., the fabricating
plant, to observe welded structural assemblies.
The following is a summary of observations made on this date:
1) All observed welded structural assemblies were found to be in general compliance
with the shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
2) Part Number 52-AL-349 was found in non-compliance per AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1
due to undercut at angle plate to flange connection. Discrepancy Item #12.
3) See the attached Observation Summary List for Part Numbers and Quantities
observed.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified and shown our observations on this date.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 8, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 57
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, bolted
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded and bolted connections of beams and columns on Level 6 at Gridlines
R-QQ/62-72 and R-GG/59-61, were observed and the following location was found
to be in non-compliance:
A) At Gridlines R/59, only one angle for the double angle beam to embed
connection was welded, because the embed was placed too far to the south.
Item #72 on the Discrepancy List.
2) Monument Steel and Mile High Decking were notified that a low hydrogen electrode
should be used to weld the decking down to the beams per AWS D1.3.
3) Item #63 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the Haynes Whaley email dated March 25, 2009.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 9, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 58
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe deck
attachment connections, column to cast-in-place embed connections and beam to double angle
clip-welded connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed are spot-welded connections on Level 6 at Gridlines EE.6 — PP.7/54.8 —
71.0, PP.7 — XX.1/53.3 — 68.3 and XXX.1 — AAA.9/56.0 — 71.3, were found to be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) All observed tek screw side lap connections on Level 6 at Gridlines EE.6 — PP.7/54.8
— 71.0, PP.7 —XX.1/53.3 — 68.3 and XXX.1 —AAA.9/56.0 — 71.3, were found to be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
3) All observed column to cast-in-place embed-welded connections per RFI 0761.R1 on
Level 4 at Gridlines NNN/71 and PPP/67 were found to be in general compliance
with RFI 0761.R1.
4) It was observed that the embed on Level 6 at Gridlines 57.4/ZZ was miss-located, as
a result, a 1" plate was placed that bridges the miss-located embed to the embed on
the corner of the core and full length 5/16" fillet welds were used to attach this plate
to the embeds. GROUND is requesting approval for the field modification of this
connection. Discrepancy Item #73.
5) It was observed that on Level 6 at Gridlines ZZ-EEE/57-61 and R-FF/58-59 that the
beams to double angle clip-welded connections have been found in non-compliance
per Detail H on Erection Drawing E90. This Detail requires a 5/16" fillet weld on 3
sides and none of these connections have been welded. Discrepancy Item #74.
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6) It was observed that on Level 6 at Gridlines LL.9 — PP.5/71.3 — 71.6, was not
complete at the time of our observation. Discrepancy Item #75.
Grant with PCL Construction was present during our observations and received a copy of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tei:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 13, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 59
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, bolted
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded and anchored connections of stairs and landings in Stair 3 from the
Terrace Level to Level 1, were observed and the following locations were found to be
in non-compliance:
A) On Terrace Level + '/2, missing anchor in landing shelf angle. Item #76 on the
Discrepancy List.
B) On Level 1, missing weld on stringer to landing. Item #77 on the Discrepancy
List.
2) Item #73 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with NCR #110.
3) Item #75 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 15, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 60
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted, tek screwed connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The welded and bolted connections of beams, columns, deck support angle and
perimeter bent plate, were observed on Level 6 at Gridlines R.3 — HH.7/50-58.1 and
F.9-R.3/50 — 70.9 and the following locations were found to be in non-compliance:
A) Beam to column connection at Gridlines N.6/65.7 was not complete per Detail
F/E90, because the top flange plate was not installed and one of the bottom
flange bolts was not snug tight. Item #78 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Beam to concrete connection at Gridlines R.3/S8.1, was not complete, because
only one angle clip was welded to the embed, because the embed was off. Item
#79 on the Discrepancy List.
C) Beam to column connection at Gridlines J.9/50, loose bolt in the bottom flange
(Detail E/E90). Item #80 on the Discrepancy List.
D) Deck support angle to embed connection at Gridlines R.3/59.7, missing welds
per Detail C/E90, because of a large gap. Item #81 on the Discrepancy List.
E) Shims or round bar were used to fill gaps between deck support angle and
embeds at Gridlines R.3 — EE.7/58.1 — 59.7 (several locations). Item #82 on the
Discrepancy List.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
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2) All observed are spot-welded and tek screwed side lap connections of floor deck on
Level 6 at Gridlines F.9 — EE.7/50 — 70.9, were found to be in general compliance
with the project plans and specifications, after corrections made during this visit.
3) Item #74 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 20, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 61
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, the fabricating plant,
to observe welded structural assemblies and re-observe outstanding Discrepancy Items.
The following is a summary of our observations and re-observations made on this date:
1) All observed welded structural assemblies were found to be in general compliance
with the shop drawings and per AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
2) Re-observed Discrepancy Item #9 and found Part #52-AL-486 to be in general
compliance with the shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
3) Re-observed Discrepancy Item #10 and found Part #52-AL-812 to be in general
compliance with the shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
4) See the attached Observation Summary List for Part Numbers and Quantities
observed.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of our observations and re-observations made on
this date.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 22, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 62
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, the fabrication
facility, to perForm ultrasonic examination of complete joint penetration connections on beam
assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date:
1) The CJP flange weld connections on the bent beam assemblies were ultrasonic
examined and found to be in general compliance with AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.2.
2) See the attached Observation Summary List for the part numbers tested on this date.
Steve with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Jason Palm
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 22, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 63 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc. fabrication shop
to observe shop-fabricated assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) The welded and bolted connections of shop-fabricated assemblies were observed
and the following assemblies were found to be in non-compliance:
A) Assembly #52AL774 — missing weld on one clip angle to the flange (not 3 sides)
and non-compliant gouges in torch cut access hole for flange complete joint
penetration (CJP) weld. Discrepancy Item #13.
B) Assembly #52AL732, 3/16" fillet welds on angle kickers are not full length.
Discrepancy Item #14.
C) Assembly #52AL731, 3/16" fillet welds on angle kickers are not full length.
Discrepancy Item #15.
D) Assembly #52AL557, 3/16" fillet welds on angle kickers are not full length.
Discrepancy Item #16.
E) Assembly #52AL674, 3/16" fillet welds on angle kickers are not full length.
Discrepancy Item #17.
F) Assembly #52AL895, under filled complete joint penetration (CJP) welds on two
shear plates. Discrepancy Item #18.
G) Assembly #52AL429, 3/16" fillet welds on angle kickers are not full length.
Discrepancy Item #19.
H) Assembly #52AL425, 5/16" fillet weld is not full length on 3 sides of bent plate.
Discrepancy Item #20.
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I) Assembly #52A552, under filled partial joint penetration (PJP) weld on shear
plate. Discrepancy Item #21.
J) Assembly #52AL340, weld pitch (spacing) is not 3" — 24" on top flange bent plate.
Discrepancy Item #22.
2) See the attached Observation Summary List for Piece Marks and Quantities
observed on this date.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of these observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tei:(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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Project Name: Ritz Cariton Residences Date: April 23, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 64
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted, and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded connections of the tube steel columns to embeds on levels 1, 2 and 3 at
gridlines PPP/67 and NNN/71, were observed and the following locations were found
to be non compliant with RFI #761:
A) On level 1 at gridlinePPP/67 the top connection had undersized welds, item #83
on discrepancy list.
B) On level 2 at gridlines PPP/67 and NNN/71, the top connections were missing
welds and undersized welds, item #84 on discrepancy list.
C) On level 3 at gridline PPP/67, the bottom connection was missing a weld, item
#85 on the discrepancy list.
2) All observed welded connections of the precast panel and column at gridlines S/13
on panel #1862 (detail 460/S31), were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications.
3) Item #86 was re-observed and found to now be in general compliance with Haynes
Whaley email dated April 22, 2009.
4) Item #82 was re-observed and found to still be non compliant because the bottom
flange bolt was still loose, the top flange plate was now installed per detail F/E90.
Grant with PCL Construction was informed of these observations and provided copies of this
report and this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 23, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 65 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, Inc. fabrication shop
to observe outstanding discrepancy items.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) Reobserved discrepancy items #12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. They were all found
to be in general compliance per the shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1.
Larry with Zimmerman Metals, Inc. was notified of our observations taken this date.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: April 24, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 66
Client: RCR Vail LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) Item #68 was re-observed and found to be in general compliance with the SCI
emails dated April 17, 2009 and April 23, 2009, this connection was at gridlines
YY.8/61.1 Not ZZ/61.99.
2) Item #83 was re-observed and found to now be in general compliance with RFI
#761.R1.
Grant with PCL Construction was informed of these observations and provided copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Shop Date: April 27, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 67 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman's manufacturing facility to
observe shop welded beam assemblies and to re-observe items on the discrepancy list.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date.
1. All observed shop welded beam assemblies were found to be in general compliance with
shop drawings and AWS D1.1-08 table 6.1.
2. See attached summary observation list for piece marks and quantities observed on this
date.
3. Item #5 on the discrepancy list was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with shop drawings.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was informed of the observations made on this date.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Shop Date: April 28, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 68 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals to observe
outstanding discrepancy items.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date.
1. Re-observed discrepancy list items 20 and 21 and found them to be in general
compliance with per AWS D1.1 table 6.1 and shop drawings.
Larry with Zimmerman Metals was informed of these observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Shop Date: April 29, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 69 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals, the fabrication
facility, to perform ultrasonic examination of complete joint penetration connections on beam
assemblies.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date:
1) The CJP flange and web weld connections on the bent beam assemblies were
ultrasonic examined and found to be in general compliance with AWS D1.1-08,
Table 6.2.
2) See the attached observation summary list for the part number tested on this date.
Steve with Zimmerman Metal's was notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Jason Palm
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: May 1, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 70 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the discrepancy list.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date.
1. Items #88 and #89 were re-observed and found to now be in general compliance with
NCR#126.R1.
Grant with PCL was informed of these observations and provided copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: May 5, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 71 - Shop
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at Zimmerman Metals to observe welded
structural assemblies and to reobserve outstanding discrepancy items.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date.
1. All observed welded structural assemblies were found to be in general compliance with
shop drawings and AWS D1.1 Table 6.1.
2. See attached summary observation report for part numbers and quantities observed.
3. Reobserved assembly #52AL425 and found it to be in general compliance with shop
drawings and AWS D1.1 table 6.1.
Ron with Zimmerman Metals was notified of the observations performed on this date.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: May 21, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 72 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe bolted
connections, bent plate welded connections and to reobserve outstanding discrepancy items.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date.
1. All observed beam to beam and beam to column bolted connections at roof level
between gridlines YY.9-NNN.9/54.4-65.7 were found to be in general compliance with
project plans and specifications.
2. GROUND observed that the bolted connection on roof level at gridlines YY.9+6'-0"/65
was non compliant due to beam (W10x12) 52A607 to beam (W33x118) 52AL759 was
misaligned and bolts preventing bolt installation. Discrepancy item #90.
3. GROUND observed the bolted connections of beams to columns at roof level at gridlines
XX.1/61.1. These connections were welded not bolted. Discrepancy item #91.
4. GROUND observed that beam 52AL626 was missing holes for column bolted
connection at roof level at grid lines YY.8/65.89. After observation the beam was welded
to the column and is in general compliance per email dated 5/11/09 from Nick Brown
SCI.
5. All observed bent plate to beam flange and bent plate to angle welded connection at
level 5 to roof between gridlines EE.9-NNN.9/98.2 and NNN.9/48.2-65.99 were found to
be non compliant due to missing butt welds at bent plate splices and missing overhead
welds at bent plate to angle welded connections per details F,N/ E91 of Zimmerman
Metals erection drawings. Discrepancy item #92.
6. Reobserved discrepancy item #40, missing anchors at foundation at stair#3. This item is
now in general compliance per project plans and specifications. DI #40 is now closed.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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
7. Reobserved discrepancy item #69, missing anchor bolts at landing shelf at garage level
1, stair 4. This item is now in general compliance with project plans and specifications.
DI #69 is now closed.
8. Reobserved discrepancy item #66, missing welds at stringer to landing at stair #4.
GROUND observed that these welds had not yet been completed. DI #66 will remain
outstanding.
Grant with PCL was notified of our observations and provided a copy of this report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: May 22, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 73 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to perform ultrasonic
examinations.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date.
1. Ultrasonic examinations were performed on three beam to beam connections on the roof
level at grids HHH.45/53, they were found to be in general compliance with the project
plans and specifications. See attached ultrasonic Inspection report for more information.
Grant with PCL was informed of these observations and provided copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: June 5, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 74 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted connections and reobserve items on the discrepancy list.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date.
1. The welded and bolted connections of beams and columns were observed on the roof
level at grids F.6-YY.9/52.1-71.3 and the following locations were found to be non
compliant:
A. Column to beam connections at grids K.5/66.5, N.6/70 and R.9+5'-2", were
welded not bolted, item #93 on the discrepancy list.
B. Beam to beam connection at grids PP.7+7'-71/2"/54.4+14'-0" was welded not
bolted, item #94 on the discrepancy list.
C. Missing the fourth row of bolts in beam to column connection at grids TT.35/61.1,
item #95 on the discrepancy list.
2. Items #70, #76, #82, #83, #84 and #85 were reobserved and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans, specifications and RFI's.
Grant with PCL was informed of these observations and provided copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: June 8, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 75 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded and
tek screwed connections.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date.
1. All observed welded connections of the diagonal braces at grids N.6-R.9/70.9 and
L.4/65.8-68.1 from level 6 to the roof level were found to be in general compliance with
the project plans and specifications.
2. The welded and tek screwed connections of the roof deck at grids AAA-HHH.45/54.4-
70.9, were observed and found to be incomplete because of missing are spot welds and
tek screws.
Grant with PCL was informed of these observations and provided copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: June 9, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 76 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections and reobserve items on the discrepancy list.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date.
1. The welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck were observed at grids AAA.9-
GGG.9/65.74-68.2, HHH.45-NNN.13/48.2-65.99 and AAA.9-HHH.45/48.2-54. and found
to be non compliant because of missing or non compliant are spot welds and tek screws,
Item #96 on the discrepancy list.
2. Missing roof deck at grids HHH.9-NNN.9/65.99-70.99, item #97 on the discrepancy list.
3. All observed welded connections of snow fence on the roof level at grids AAA.9-
GGG.9/65.74-68.2, HHH.45-NNN.13/48.2-65.99 and AAA.9-HHH.45/48.2-54.4, were
found to be in general compliance with RFI #1476.
4. Item #92 was reobserved and found to now be in general compliance with the project
plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL was informed of these observations and provided copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: June 10, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 77 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to reobserve items on
the discrepancy list.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date.
1. Item #96 was reobserved and found to be in general compliance with the project plans
and specifications.
Grant with PCL was informed of these observations and provided copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: June 15, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 78 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe are spot
welds and tek screws for deck attachment.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date.
1. All observed are spot welds and #10 tek screws at sidelaps for roof deck attachment
between gridlines XX.1-YY.9/52.25-54.4, EE.09-XX.1/54.4-65.89, AAA.9-YYY.8/65.89-
69.3, TT.35-5'-0"-XX.1/53.2-65.89 were found to be in general compliance with project
plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL was notified of our observations and provided copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz-Field Date: June 17, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 79 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe are spot welds and
tek screws at roof deck attachment, davit welded connections at roof, snow fence welded connections
and welded connections of stair#1.
The following is a summary of our observations conducted on this date:
1. All observed are spot welds and #10 tek screws at sidelaps for roof deck attachment between
gridlines EE.09-XX.1/54.4-61.1, AAA.9-GGG.8/54.4-65.74, XX.09-3'-6"-AAA.9/61.99-64.9 (for flat
roof) and CC.95-XX.09/65.6-71.3 were found to be in general compliance per project plans and
specifications.
2. All observed Davit to beam flange welded connections at roof level between gridlines Q.3-
HHH.9/65.6-68.3 and EE.6-HHH.9/53.2-56.0 were found to be in general compliance per detail
E1.01 of full restraint anchor layout and detail.
3. All observed snow fence to beam welded connections at roof between gridlines CC.95-
AAA.9/65.6-71.3 and TT.35-6'-2"-EEE.09/52.25-65.6 were found to be in general compliance per
detail 4/A5.81 of project plans and RFI #1476.R1.
4. It is noted that GROUND was requested to observe welded connections of stair#1 on this date. It
was observed that the stair was not yet complete and will be reobserved at a later date per Grant
Smith of PCL.
5. Reobserved discrepancy item #74, anchors (2) on level 2.5 do not penetrate their nuts. This item
is now in general compliance per project plans and specifications. DI #74 is now closed.
Grant with PCL was notified of our observations and provided a copy of this report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tei:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 18, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 80 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe are spot welds
and tek screws at roof deck attachment, snow fence welded connections and welded
connections at stair#1.
The following is a summary of our observations conducted on this date:
1. All observed are spot welds and #10 tek screws at sidelaps for roof deck attachment
between gridlines EE.6-XX.1/53.3-65.6 were found to be in general compliance per
project plans and specifications.
2. All observed snow fence to beam welded connections on roof level between gridlines
EE.6-XX.1/53.3-65.6 were found to be in general compliance per details 4/A5.81 of
project plans and RFI #1476.R1.
3. GROUND reobserved discrepancy item #62, embed plate at grid SS.8/69.5 on level 5 is
a square plate, not a rectangle. This item is now in general compliance per email from
Jeremy Anderson of Haynes Whaley Associates dated 6/17/09. DI #62 is now closed.
4. GROUND reobserved discrepancy item #71, fillet welds on 3/4" studs to embed at
PP.5/713 were undersized. This item is now in general compliance per project plans and
specifications. DI #71 is now closed.
5. GROUND reobserved discrepancy item #75, missing anchor bolts on level 2 landing,
this item is now in general compliance per project plans and specifications. DI #75 is
now closed.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
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6. All observed welded connections of stair #1 were found to be in general compliance
with stair details 1-4 of sheet ME215 of Ray Steel stair drawings.
7. It was observed that the stringer to channel welded connections at stair #1 on level 1
landing was missing vertical welds due to a large gap between connections.
Discrepancy item #58.
8. Requesting clarification from E.O.R. if a shim plate can be used to fill gap between
stringer and channel due to excessive gap between connections at level 1.5 landing.
Discrepancy item #99.
9. Anchor bolts on lowest level shelf angle at stair #1 were plug welded. Discrepancy item
#100.
Grant with PCL was notified of our observations and provided a copies of this report and the
discrepancy list.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 23, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 81 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) The welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck were observed at Gridlines K.5 —
EE.7/47.9+7'-7" — 71.5 and the following locations were found to be non-compliant or
incomplete:
A) Roof deck covered at Gridlines P.5 — R.3/50 — 58.1, G.1 — J.9/50 — 58.1 and
F.9—J.9/59.9 — 66.9. Item #101 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Roof deck was not installed at Gridlines F.6 — K.5/66.9 — 71.5. Item #102 on
the Discrepancy List.
C) Missing deck support at Gridlines Q.3 — R.3/65.65. Item #103 on the
Discrepancy List.
D) Missing puddle welds at Gridlines EE.6/48.1+7'-8 9/16" — 52.1, because the
beam is low. Item #104 on the Discrepancy List.
E) All observed are spot-welded and tek screwed connections of floor deck on
Level 6 at Gridlines G.1 — P.5/47.1-50, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
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F) Item #93 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in
general compliance with the SCI email dated June 10, 2009.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tei:(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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 25, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 82 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of anchor bolts to embeds on Level 3 at Gridlines
NNN.01 — UUU/1.39 — 6.2 and HHH.4 — TTT.2/1.01 — 1.27, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans, specifications and RFI's.
2) All observed welded connections of the added snow fence on the Roof Level at Gridlines
XX.1 — EE.09/52.25, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
3) Item #99 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the Ray Steel email dated June 23, 2009.
4) Items #101 and #103 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to now be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 26, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 83 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of added snow fence on the Roof Level at Gridlines
LL.35/S9.3 — 65.79, EEE.11 — GGG.8/67.1 and Z.4/68.1 — 69.3, were found to be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) The welded connections of anchor bolts to embeds on Level 4 at Gridlines VV —
HHH.1/1.31 — 1.6, were observed and the following location was found to be in non-
compliance at Gridlines HHH.1/1.6, because the embed was misplaced. Item #105 on
the Discrepancy List.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: June 30, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 84 - Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, bolted
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The welded and bolted connections of beams and columns on Level 4 at Gridlines
HHH.4 — TTT.2/1.01 — 7 —4'-0" were observed and the following locations were found to
be in non-compliance or incomplete:
A) Beam to embed connection at Gridlines HHH.4/1.39 was not welded per
Detail B/E71. Item #106 on the Discrepancy List.
B) The beam to column connections at Gridlines HHH.4/1.27 and TTT.2/1.27
were not complete per Detail C/E71 (missing top '/z" plate).
2) Item #73 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans, specifications and Ray Steel emails.
Ryan and Eric with PCL Construction were notified of these observations, re-observations and
received copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum,Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 9, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 85- Field
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe are spot-welds/tek
screws for deck attachment, welded connections of bent plate to angle, snow fence welded connections
and to re-observe outstanding Discrepancy List items.
The following is a summary of our observations and re-observations conducted on this date:
1) All observed snow fence to beam flange-welded connections at the East Roof between Gridlines
CC.95 — EE.7 — 7'-2"/68.5 and N.6— R.9/70.1 were found to be in general compliance per Detail
4/A5.81 of the project plans and RFI #1476.R1.
2) All observed are spot-welds and #10 tek screws at side laps for West 4th Floor deck between
Gridlines 1.39 — 6.1/NNN.01 — UUU-12'-0" were found to be in general compliance withy the
project plans and specifications.
3) All observed continuous bent plate '/4" to angle and continuous bent plate '/4" to beam flange-
welded connections at the West Roof between Gridlines 1.01 — 1.27/HHH.4— UUU were found to
be in general compliance per Details A-G/E70 of Zimmerman Metals Erection Drawings.
4) Re-observed Discrepancy Item #97 — missing roof deck at the southeast octagon, Gridlines
HHH.9 — NNN.9/65.99 — 70.99. GROUND re-observed this item and found are spot-welds and
tek screws for deck attachment to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
5) Re-observed Discrepancy Item #90 — bolts could not be installed in Beam #52A607 on the Roof
Level, Gridlines YY.9+6'-0"/65. This item is now in general compliance and welded per Field Fix
#C71.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of our observations and received a copy of this report and
updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum,Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 10, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 86
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to welded connections
and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of our observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of the added snow fence on the Roof Level at Gridlines
PP.S/68.3 — 71.3 and LL.9/68.3 — 71.3, were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications.
2) Item #91 on the discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the SCI email dated June 11, 2009.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of our observations, re-observations and received a
copy of this report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum,Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 17, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 87
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to perform Ultrasonic
Tests (UT) on Complete Joint Penetrations (CJP) beam moment connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) UT tests were performed on two CJP beam moment connections on Level 1 on the
northeast corner of the east canopy. One weld was found to be in non-compliance with
AWS D1.1-2008, Table 6.2 (top flange of the south beam). See the attached Ultrasonic
Inspection Report for more information.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum,Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 18, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 88
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe snow fence
welded connections, are spot-welds/tek screws at the roof deck attachment, anchor bolt-welded
connections, roof angle and kicker assembly-welded connections and re-observe outstanding
Discrepancy Items.
The following is a summary of our observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed anchor bolt to embed-welded connections at West Level #5 between
Gridlines NNN.2 — TTT.2/3.5 — 7.1 were found to be in general compliance with the
project p�ans and specifications.
2) All observed welded connections of ledger angle at the East Roof between Gridlines
G.1/67-72 and L.1/67-72 were found to be in general compliance per RFI #1614.
3) Observed all welded connections of kicker assemblies at the following locations:
A) East Roof, Kicker Assembly "A" between Gridlines 68-5'-0"/H, 68-5'-0"/G and
68'5'-0"/K were found to be in non-compliance per RFI #1614 due to burn-thru of
light gauge steel deck. Discrepancy Item #107.
B) Kicker Assembly "B" and "C" between Gridline 68-5'-0"/H, 68-5'-0"/G and 68-5'-
0"/K were found to be in general compliance per RFI #1614.
C) Kicker Assembly "D" between Gridlines E.1-K/68 and E.1-K/72 were found to be
in general compliance per RFI #1614.
4) Re-observed Discrepancy Items #94 and #95 and found them to now be in general
compliance per the email dated July 14, 2009, from Nick Brown.
Corporate Office Gypsum,Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
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5) All observed snow fence to beam-welded connections at the East Roof at Gridlines
QQ.9 — VV.9/68.3, G.1/47.1 — 47.9 and L.5 — P.5/47.1 were found to be in general
compliance per Detail 4/A5.51 of the project plans and RFI #1476R1.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of our observations, re-observations and received a
copy of this report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum,Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 21, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 89
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe bolted connections,
perform Ultrasonic Tests (UT) on Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) beam moment connections and re-
observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed bolted connections of beams and columns on Level 1 at Gridlines NNN/31 and
NNN/38 (pool deck canopies) were found to be in general compliance with the project plans
and specifications.
2) The anchor-bolted connections of the pool deck canopy columns on Level 1 at Gridlines
NNN/31 and NNN/38 were not complete at this time.
3) The CJP beam moment connections to columns of the pool deck canopies at Gridlines
NNN/31 and NNN/38 on Level 1 were UT tested and the non-compliant CJP beam moment
connection on the northeast corner of the canopy at Gridlines NNN/38 was re-tested. The
top flange CJP on the north beam at the southwest corner of the canopy at Gridlines NNN/31
was found to be in non-compliance with AWS D1.1-2008, Table 6.2. Item #108 on the
Discrepancy List. See the attached Ultrasonic Inspection Report for more information.
4) Item #66 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
John with Monument Steel was notified of these observations and re-observations. Grant with PCL
Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received copies of this report and
updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 24, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 90
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
anchored connections and to perform Ultrasonic Tests (UT) on Complete Joint Penetration
(CJP) welded connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded and anchored connections of stairs and landings in Stair #1
from Level 2 to Level 5 were observed and found to be in general compliance with
the Ray Steel drawings and emails.
2) UT inspections were performed on the CJP beam moment connections on the pool
deck canopy at Gridlines NNN/25 and UT re-inspection was performed on the CJP
beam moment on the southwest corner of the canopy at Gridlines NNN/31. Two
locations were found to be in non-compliance, the top flange on the west beam at
the southeast corner and the top flange of the south beam on the northwest corner of
the canopy at Gridlines NNN/25. Item #109 on the Discrepancy List. Item #108 on
the Discrepancy List will be signed off on the Discrepancy List. See the attached
Ultrasonic Inspection Report for more information.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 28, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 91
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted, tek screwed connections and perform Ultrasonic Testing (U.T.) re-tests on non-
compliant Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) beam moment connections.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The are spot-welded and tek screwed side lap connections of the flat roof deck on
Level 5 at Gridlines 1.6-7/GGG-LLL, were observed and found to be incomplete at
this time.
2) All observed bolted connections of beams and columns on the pool deck canopy on
Level 1 at Gridlines NNN/25, were found to be in general compliance with the project
plans and specifications. The anchor bolts were not complete.
3) Discrepancy Item #109 was re-observed. The two CJP welds were re-tested with
the UT method and found to now be in genera� comp�iance with the project plans and
specifications. See the attached Ultrasonic Inspection Report for more information.
John with Monument Steel was notified of these observations and re-observations. Copies of
this report and updated Discrepancy List were left for Grant with PCL Construction.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: July 31, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 92
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative of GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded connections of Stair 5A from the Terrace Level to Level 1 were observed
and found to be in non-compliance with Details 2, 3 and 5 on Sheet E100 of Ray
Steel's drawings, because of missing welds. Item #110 on the Discrepancy List.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 TeI:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 5, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 93
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded and
tek screwed connections.
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of threaded studs to embed plates on Level 5 at
Gridlines F.4 — FF.1/20.8 — 27, were found to be in general compliance with the
project p�ans, specifications and RFI's.
2) The welded and tek screwed connections of the flat roof deck on Level 5, south of
Stair Core #1 and west of Gridline 14, were observed and found to be in non-
compliance on the south side of Stair Core #1, because the roof deck was not
welded to the deck support angle. Item #111 on the Discrepancy List.
3) All observed welded and tek screwed connections of the floor deck on Level 5, south
of Gridline AAA and west of Gridline 21, were found to be in general compliance with
the project plans and specifications.
4) The welded connections of the relocated snow fence fins on the Roof Level at
Gridlines EEE/70, PPP/57 and EEE/51, were re-observed and the two fins at
Gridlines EEE/51 were found to be in non-compliance with RFI #1673, because of
missing '/4"x4"x4" plates and the WT was welded to the deck support bent plate not
directly to the top flange of the beam. Item #112 on the Discrepancy List.
Ryan with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 7, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 94
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded connections of threaded studs to embed plates on Level 5 were
observed at Gridlines KK.5 — AAA/13.1 — 20.8. All locations found to be in general
compliance with the project plans, specifications and RFI's, were marked with green
paint (after repairs were made). Several locations for roof columns were not
complete at this time.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 19, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 95
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe bolted,
welded , tek screwed connections and re-observe relocated snow fence fins.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded connections of diagonal tube steel brace from Level 5 to Level 6
at Gridlines F.4 - YY.2/8.1 —25.9, were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications.
2) The bolted connections of beams and columns on Level 6 at Gridlines F.4-M.9/23.1
— 25.2, S.5 — FF.1/20.8 —23.8, T.3 — CC.9/16.1 — 17.6, MM.7—YY.2/13.9 — 18.6 and
NN.2 —TT.22/8.1 — 10.2, were observed and the following locations were found to be
in non-compliance:
A) Beam to column connection at Gridlines J.1/23.1 had a short bolt and torch cut
slotted hole. Item #113 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Beam to column connection at Gridlines W.9/20.8 was missing a top flange plate
and bolts per Details G and H/E86. Item #114 on the Discrepancy List.
C) Column-to-column connection at Gridlines FF.1/20.8, WT was not welded to
column per Detail J/E81. Item #115 on the Discrepancy List.
3) All observed welded and tek screwed connections of floor deck and light gauge bent
plate on Level 6, at Gridlines MM.7 — YY.2/14.7 — 17.8 were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
4) The welded and tek screwed connections of floor deck and light gauge bent plate on
Level 6 at Gridlines NN.2 — TT.22/8.1 — 10.2, T.3 — LL.9/16.1 — 17.6, S.5 — FF.1/20.8
— 23.8 and F.4 — M.9/23.1 — 25.2 were observed and found to be in non-compliance
because of missing are spot-welds and tek screws. Item #116 on the Discrepancy
List.
5) All observed welded connections of deck support angle to embeds on Level 5 at
Gridlines AAA — FFF.1/2 — 18.2, were found to be in general compliance with the
project pians, specifications and RFI's.
6) All observed welded connections of beams to embeds on Level 5 at Stair Core #1
and E�evator #3, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
7) All observed welded connections of anchor bolts to embeds that were complete on
Level 6 at Gridlines N.8 — SS.9/28.2 — 42.1, were found to be in general compliance
with the project plans and specifications (marked with green paint).
8) All re-observed welded connections of relocated snow fence fins at HH and 39' - 7
'/2" east of Gridline 42, NN and 51' — 10 '/2" east of Gridline 42 and HH/71, were
found to be in general compliance with the project plans, specifications and RFI's.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and the updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 21, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 96
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
anchored connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The welded and anchored connections of Stair #2 were observed from the Terrace
Level to Level 7 and the following locations were found to be in non-compliance:
A) Missing welds on stringers to landings on Levels Terrace and '/2, 1 and 6 '/2. Item
#117 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Missing landing shelf angles on Levels 5, 5 '/2, 6 and 6 '/z. Item #118 on the
Discrepancy List.
2) Item #114 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the SCI email dated August 19, 2009.
3) Item #115 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant Smith with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and
received copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 24, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 97
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe items on
the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) Item #116 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications, after corrections were made on
this date.
Rodger with Monument Steel was notified of these re-observations.
Grant with PLL received copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 26, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 98
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The welded and bolted connections of beams and columns were observed on Level
6 at Gridlines TT.3-NN.1/10.2-16.5 (flat roof) and the following locations were found
to be in non-compliance:
A) Embeds for beam to Elevator Core #3 at Gridlines AAA/10.3-10.8 were
misplaced and fixes were not complete. Item #119 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Missing bolts and top flange plate on beam to column connections on Level 6 at
Gridlines GGG.5/11.8. Item #120 on the Discrepancy List.
C) Missing bolt in beam to column connection at Gridlines UU.5/10.95. Item #121
on the Discrepancy List.
2) Items #38, #51, #117 and #118 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found
to now be in general compliance with the Ray Steel drawings, project specifications
and emails from Ray Steel.
Grant with PLL was notified of these observations, re-observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 27, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 99
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded connections of the added angles and bent plate on the Octagon Roof on
the southeast corner of the building, were observed and found to be incomplete at
this time.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: August 28, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 100
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to re-observe welded
connections.
The following is a summary of the re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded connections of the bent plate and added angle supports at 4' on center
were re-observed on the Roof Octagon on the southeast corner of the building.
They were observed to be at least a 3/16" fillet weld to the bent plate and on the
bottom to the beams or bent plate, no Detail could be provided at this time.
GROUND is requesting written clarification from the Engineer of Record for these
connections. Item #122 on the Discrepancy List.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these re-observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 1, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 101
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections and perForm Ultrasonic Tests (UT) on Complete Joint Penetration welds
(CJP).
The following is a summary of the observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded and tek screwed side lap connections of roof deck and snow
guard fins on the Roof Level at Gridlines KKK.1 - NNN.1/7.1 — 11.3, NNN.1 —
TTT.2/7.1 — 8.5, NNN.1 — TTT.2/9.9 — 15.3, 22.9 — HHH.2/6.5 — 18.2 and TT.3 —
NNN.1/10.3 — 16.5, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans
and specifications after corrections were made.
2) UT tests were perFormed on the splice of Beam #32AL816 on the Roof Level at
Gridlines NNN.1/17.9. The CJP welds on the top and bottom flange were found to
be in general compliance with AWS D1.1-2008, Table 6.2. See the attached
Ultrasonic Inspection Report for more information.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 8, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 102
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe deck
attachment connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed are spot-welded connections and tek screw side lap connections on
Level 7 Roof at Gridlines 28.7 — 39.7/55.1 — 55.9 were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) All observed are spot-welded connections and tek screw side lap connections on
Level 6 Roof at Gridlines 15.3 — 17.9/TTT.01 — NNN.01, 16.6 — 18.2/QQQ.3 — HHH.2
and 18.2 — 21.5/QQQ.3 — HHH.2 were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications.
3) All observed are spot-welded connections and tek screw side lap connections on
Level 6 flat roof at Gridlines 25.5 — 28.5/L.5 — Z.8 were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of the observations made on this date and received a
copy of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 15, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 103
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The welded connections of bent plate, angle and tube steel framing at the southeast
octagon were observed to be 3/16" fillet welds at least 1 place on the bent plate to
bent plate connections and '/4" fillet welds, 3" long on 12" centers on the angle to
existing bent plate on the west and north sides.
2) All observed are spot-welded and tek screwed side lap connections of the roof deck
on the northeast Tower, were found to be in general compliance with the project
plans and specifications. Item #102 on Discrepancy List.
3) Items #80 and #81 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to now be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
4) Items #112, #119 and #122 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to
now be in general compliance with the Haynes Whaley emails dated September 14,
2009, August 27, 2009, and September 1, 2009.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of the observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 16, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 104
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections, re-observe items on the Discrepancy List and perform Ultrasonic Tests
(UT) on Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) welds.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed are spot-welded and tek screwed side lap connections of the added roof
deck at the southeast octagon, were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications.
2) Item #55 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
3) Item #106 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with NCR #155.
4) Item #58 on the Discrepancy List will require written approval from FDG.
5) UT tests were performed on the CJP moment connections on the Clock Tower Roof.
Several locations were found to be in non-compliance because of rejectable
discontinuities. Item #123 on the Discrepancy List. See the attached Ultrasonic
Inspection Report for more information.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 17, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 105
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe snow fence
connections, davit connections and deck attachment connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed snow fence welded connections on the Roof Level at Gridlines 28-
42/A.1 — 55.9 were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
2) All observed davit-welded connections on the Roof Level at Gridlines 28-42/A.1 —
55.9 were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
3) All observed are spot-welded connections on the Roof Level at Gridlines 28-42/A.1 —
5.2 were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
4) All observed tek screw side lap connections on the Roof Level at Gridlines 28-42/A.1
— 5.2 were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of the observations made on this date and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 18, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 106
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe precast
structural welded connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed precast structural welded connections on the Garden Level at Gridlines
26-B27.4/B-F were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and
specifications.
Jeff with PCL Construction was notified of our observations and Grant with PCL was emailed a
copy of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
South Metro Office North Metro Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East 7393 Dahlia Street, 101A Airpark Dr#9
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Commerce City,CO 80022-1834 Gypsum,CO 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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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 22, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 107
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to perform Ultrasonic
Testing (UT) on Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) of welded moment connections and observe
are spot-welds of deck.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) Performed U.T. on C.J.P. moment weld repairs at the Clock Tower and found all
repairs to be in general compliance with AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.2. Discrepancy Item
#123.
2) Performed U.T. on C.J.P. moment weld connections at the 5th Level framing,
Gridlines EEE.7/1.55, northwest and southwest and found them to be in general
compliance with the project plans and AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.2.
3) An Ultrasonic Inspection Report is attached with specific locations tested and results.
4) All observed are spot-welds and tek screws of roof deck at the Clock Tower were
found in general compliance with the project plans.
Grant with PCL Construction received a copy of this report, updated Discrepancy List and was
notified of our observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Gary S. Lee
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 28, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 108
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections, perform Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)
welds and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded and tek screwed connections of the floor deck on Level 5 at
Gridlines AAA.5 — EEE/1.6 — 2.1 were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications.
2) UT tests were performed on the CJP beam splice on the Roof Level at Gridlines
ZZ/1.6. They were found to be in general compliance with AWS D1.1-2008, Table
6.2.
3) See the attached Ultrasonic Inspection Report for more information.
4) Discrepancy Item #105 was re-observed and found to now be in general compliance
with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: September 30, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 109
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted and tek screwed connections. The following is a summary of the observations performed
on this date:
1) All observed welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck, snow guard fins and
bent plate at Gridlines RA.1-7.7/YY-HHH were found to be in general compliance
with the project plans, specifications and RFI's. The dormer at Gridlines RA.1-
1.6/YY.1 was not complete at this time.
2) All observed welded, tek screwed and anchored connections of floor deck and deck
support angle on the Terrace Level at Gridlines C-D/44-48, were found to be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
3) The welded and bolted connections of beams, columns, bent plate and diagonal
braces were observed on the Roof Level at Gridlines RA.1-9/UU.9 — HHH, and the
following locations were found to be in non-compliance or incomplete:
A) Missing embed for beam connection at Gridlines FFF.1/1.6 (plate with anchors).
Item #124 on the Discrepancy List.
B) Missing embed for beam connection at Gridlines 10.3 on the north side of
Elevator Core #3. Item #125 on the Discrepancy List.
C) Beam connections were welded, not bolted at Gridlines FFF.1/7.6 and FFF.1/1.6
(beam to plate FFF.1/7.6 and beam to WT at FFF.1/1.6). Item #126 on the
Discrepancy List.
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
D) Beams are not installed at Gridlines YY.1-AAA.5/6.3-4'-0 3/8" — 7.7, because of
the tower crane.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 1, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 110
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to perform Ultrasonic
Tests (UT) on Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) welds and re-observe items on the
Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) UT tests were performed on the CJP beam splice on the Roof Level at Gridlines
RR.6/8.8. They were found to be in general compliance with AWS D1.1-2008, Table
6.2. See the attached Ultrasonic Inspection Report for more information.
2) Item #58 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to be re-welded with a
7/16" fillet weld on 3 sides to the panel embed per the verbal from FDG; however,
until GROUND receives a copy of written approval, this item will remain on the
Discrepancy List.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 2, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 111
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded and
tek screwed connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck and snow guard fins
on the Roof Level at Gridlines RR.8 — FFF.1/7.7 — 16.5, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) Item #58 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the FDG email dated October 1, 2009.
3) Item #125 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with RFI #1357.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 9, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 112
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections and perForm Ultrasonic (UT) tests on Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)
welds. The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) The welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck, snow guard fins and roof
davits at Gridlines ZZ.9 — KK.5/16.5 — 20.3 and TT.02 — KK.S/8.99 — 20.3 were
observed and the roof deck was found to be incomplete, because of missing welds
and tek screws.
2) All observed welded connections of the relocated diagonal braces on Level 4 at
Gridlines LLL.6 — QQQ.3/21.1 and RRR.1/11.3 — 15.3, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
3) UT tests were perFormed on two CJP beam splices on the Roof Level at Gridlines
2.5/16.7 and J.5/23.7. They were found to be in general compliance with AWS D1.1-
2008, Table 6.2. See the attached Ultrasonic Inspection Report for more
information.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 13, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 113
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted and tek screwed connections. The following is a summary of the observations perFormed
on this date:
1) The welded and bolted connections of beams, columns, diagonal braces and bent
plate on the Roof Level at Gridlines F.4 — GGG.6/7.2 — 25.9, were observed and the
following locations were found to be in non-compliance:
A) At Gridlines Z.3/17, W.9/17.8 and TT.4+3'-10 3/8"/17, the beam-to-beam
connections are missing bolts and only welded on 2 full sides, not 3. Item #127
on the Discrepancy List.
B) At Gridlines W.9/22.7, beam to column connection with top and bottom flange
plate was welded, not bolted. Item #128 on the Discrepancy List.
2) All observed welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck at Gridlines ZZ.9 —
KK.5/16.5 — 20.3 and TT.02 — KK.5/8.99 — 20.3, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 15, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 114
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe bolted
connections of beams and columns.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed bolted connections of beams and columns on the Roof Level at
Gridlines 20.33 - 27.00/HH2 — F.4 were found to be in general compliance with the
project plans and specifications.
2) GROUND received NCR #162 on this date.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of the observations made on this date and received a
copy of this report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 16, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 115
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded and
tek screwed connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck, roof davits and snow
guard fins at Gridlines B-VV/7-27 (that were complete), were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications, 2 dormers and 3 areas with flat
roof deck were not complete at this time.
Ryan with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 20, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 116
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe deck
attachment connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed are spot-welded connections and tek screw side lap connections on the
Roof Level at Gridlines 42-48.6/P-HH, 20-22/Q-V.1 and 16-17.5/R-Z.5 were found to
be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL received a copy of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 23, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 117
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe snow fence
welded connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed snow fence welded connections per RFP94A were found to be visually
compliant per AWS D1.1-08, Table 6.1 and in general compliance with the project
plans.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of our observations and received a copy of this report
and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: October 29, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 118
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded and
bolted connections and to also re-observe Discrepancy Item #104.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed are spot-welds/tek screws of roof deck at the dormer and fill-in at the
crane removal, Gridlines RR.6 — VV.1/7.2 — 10.5 and EE.6 — R.3/47.1 — 48.1, were
found in general compliance with the project plans and AWS D1.3-08, Section 6 Part
«A„
2) All observed are spot-welds/tek screws of pour deck, 6t" Level, Gridlines HH.7 —
P.5/48.1 — 55.2 and FF.2 — AAA/1.5-2 were found in general compliance with the
project plans and AWS D1.3-08, Section 6 Part "A".
3) All observed bolted connections of roof framing for crane removal, Gridlines EE.6 —
R.3/47.1 —48.1 were found in general compliance.
4) Discrepancy Item #104 was re-observed and found to be in general compliance with
the plans.
Grant with PCL Construction received a copy of this report and was notified of our observations
and re-observations.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Gary S. Lee
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: November 3, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 119
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe deck
attachment connections on the Roof Level.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed are spot-welded connections and tek screw side lap connections on the
Roof Level at Gridlines 17-21/NN-DD, 11-15/KK-QQ and 11-16.5/V—DD were found
to be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction received a copy of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: November 6, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 120
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded, tek
screwed connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) All observed welded and tek screw connections of roof deck at Gridlines KK-QQ/8-9,
were found to be in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) Items #113 and #120 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to now be
in general compliance with the SCI email dated October 19, 2009.
3) Items #98 and #100 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to now be
in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
4) Item #110 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the Ray Steel email dated September 15, 2009.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: November 18, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 121
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded,
bolted and tek screwed connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed welded and bolted connections of beams, columns, snow guard fins
and roof davits on the Roof Level at Gridlines YY.6-AAA.5/6.3-7.7, were found to be
in general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
2) All observed are spot-welded and tek screwed connections of roof deck at Gridlines
YY.6-AAA.5/6.3-7.7 and YY.1-AAA.5/1.6-25'-11"-1.6, were found to be in general
compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations and received copies of this
report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: November 20, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 122
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe welded and
tek screwed connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) All observed are spot-welded and tek screwed side lap connections of roof deck at
Gridlines QQ-TT/6-8, were found to be in general compliance with the project plans
and specifications.
Roger with Monument was notified of these observations.
Copies of this report and the updated Discrepancy List were left on Grant with PCL
Construction's desk.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: November 30, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 123
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe unit stair-
welded and anchored connections and to re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed stair-welded and anchored connections in Units 301, 402, 405, 507,
508, 510, 511 and 512 were found to be in general compliance with the project plans
and specifications.
2) Item #107 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the email dated November 20, 2009.
3) Item #121 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the email dated October 21, 2009.
4) Items #126, #127 and #128 on the Discrepancy List were re-observed and found to
now be in general compliance with the email dated November 20, 2009.
5) GROUND received the emails dated October 21, 2009, and November 20, 2009,
during this visit.
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of our observations and received a copy of this report
and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: December 3, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 124
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe continuity
plate-welded connections and unit stair connections.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) All observed continuity plate-welded connections on the Roof Level at Gridlines
68.2/EEE.11, 68.2/AAA.9, 69.3/YY.8, 71.3/XX.09, 49.4/YX.9, 68.3/UU.8 — PP.5,
69.3/LL.9, 71.3/LL.9, 59.6/XX.1, 69.3/PP.5, 71.3/PP.5, 48.1/HH.7, 48.1/EE.6,
52.1/EE.6, 52.1/HH.7, LLL.35/RL.1, LLL.1/RL.1, 51.3/RM.1 and 48.9/RM.1 were
found to be in general compliance with the details on RFI #1739 Attachment 2.
2) All observed stair-welded and anchored connections in Unit 403 were found to be in
general compliance with the project plans and specifications.
Grant with PCL Construction received a copy of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: December 8, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 125
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe continuity
plates.
The following is a summary of the observations made on this date:
1) Observed continuity plate-welded connections on the Roof Level at Gridlines
N.9/25.2 — 25.9, XX.S — TT.4/18.6, TT.3/10.95 — 11.7 and FFF.1/7.6 — 8.9, and on
Level 6 at Gridlines GGG.1 — EEE.1/18.2, HHH.2/18.2 — 21.9 and RRR.1 —
NNN.1/9.9 — 15.01 and on Level 5 at Gridlines RRR.2/1.39-4, RRR.2 —TTT.2/4 — 6.1
and LLL.5 — HHH.5/1.27. They were found to be in general compliance with RFI
#1739 Attachment 2.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of our observations and received a copy of this report
and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Billy Horn
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: December 23, 2009
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 126
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe tek screwed
connections and re-observe items on the Discrepancy List.
The following is a summary of the observations and re-observations performed on this date:
1) The tek screwed connections of the added roof deck to light gauge framing at Unit
#519, were observed to be a tek screw at every low hat of the decking on each light
gauge joist. GROUND is requesting written approval from the Engineer of Record
for this attachment of the roof deck. Item #129 on the Discrepancy List.
2) Item #124 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed and found to now be in general
compliance with the Haynes Whaley email dated December 14, 2009.
3) Item #127 on the Discrepancy List was re-observed at Gridlines 2.3/17, W.9/17.8
and TT.4+3'-10 3/8"/17, and found to now be in general compliance with the SCI
email dated December 14, 2009.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of these observations, re-observations and received
copies of this report and updated Discrepancy List.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Austin Nicodemus
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721
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Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: January 22, 2010
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 127
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe tek screwed
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations perFormed on this date:
1) Observed tek screwed connections of the added roof deck to light gauge framing at
Unit #615 (east and west of units) and found them to be in general compliance per
the email dated January 15, 2010, from Mitchell Martin with Haynes Whaley
Associates.
Grant with PCL Construction was notified of our observations and received a copy of this report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
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VISUAL OBSERVATION REPORT
Project Name: Ritz Carlton Residences Date: February 1, 2010
Project No: 08-6502 Report No: 128
Client: RCR Vail, LLC
Address: 953 S. Frontage Rd. West, Suite 215,
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Mr. Cody O' Kelly
As requested, a representative from GROUND arrived at the project site to observe tek screwed
connections.
The following is a summary of the observations conducted on this date:
1) Observed tek screwed connections of the added roof deck to light gauge framing at
Unit #625 (519 stack) and found them to be in general compliance with the email
dated January 15, 2010, from Mitchell Martin with Haynes Whaley Associates and
per Detail 5/E43 — revised per RFP #059.
Peter with PCL Construction was notified of our observations and received a copy of this report.
Submitted By:
GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Allen Barton
Field Representative
Corporate Office Gypsum Office
41 Inverness Drive East PO Box 464
Englewood,CO 80112-5412 Gypsum,CO 81637
Tel:(303)289 1989 Tel:(970)524 0720
Fax: (303)289 1686 Fax:(970)524 0721