I think we can all agree at this point…. This thing is moving really slow.
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It has a very deep foundation and I’m sure that once that is done, along with the first floor, the other floors will be built relatively fast. The good thing is that the exterior walls are all modular pieces.
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Homie they are JUST starting to go vertical, which is the point where the perceived speed in construction picks up. Watch as this thing skyrockets.
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is this where the parking minimum debate should really start?
February 27, 2025
The new City Hall will feature a dynamic public art installation by Susan Narduli. The artist designed an interactive light installation that will be visible inside or outside the building during the day and evening hours. The installation will use real-time and archival data to determine how the light moves in the artwork.
Now, you can help decide which data will bring influence and storytelling to the artwork by taking a short survey.
(I think we’ve talked about this before but they’re obviously trying to get more input.)
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March 6, 2025
Moving on up
Construction crews are working on the second floor. On Tuesday the crews started the concrete pour for the second floor. In the early hours of Tuesday, a steady stream of concrete trucks made their way to the City Hall construction site. Once on site crews would use the concrete pump truck and a drop bin to place the concrete. After that, team members would make sure the concrete was evenly distributed. Crew members spread the concrete by hand, and another team member used a power trowel. A power trowel, or a power float, is a piece of construction equipment used to apply a smooth finish to concrete slabs. To see the process, check out the short video below. Now that the floor is in place, the team will start forming the walls for the second floor.
@Jake you can watch it in 1080p. Try not to be too amazed.
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I’ll wait for the 4k restoration
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March 13, 2025
Hargett Street Lane Closure
Beginning Monday, March 17, the City of Raleigh will implement a westbound lane closure on Hargett Street between McDowell Street and Dawson Street to accommodate the crane operations and install pre-cast panels for the new Raleigh City Hall construction. The closure will remain in place through December 31, 2025.
In the next few weeks, crews will start installing the building’s façade. This process will require the closure of a section of Hargett Street. This closure will facilitate the continuous concrete pour required to build out the building’s floors and place the building façade. Additionally, multiple concrete trucks and equipment will be staged within the closure area for efficient material and equipment unloading.
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March 27, 2024
In recent weeks, the construction site has seen a lot of action. The construction contractor has many crews working on different parts of the building. They have also revised the construction schedule, so work occurs almost around the clock. The building’s shell is primarily made of concrete reinforced with rebar. Part of the concrete placement process uses a machine called a boom pump.
What is a Boom Pump
A boom pump is a specialized machine used in construction to transfer concrete from the mixing truck to the desired location on the construction site. The boom pump makes pouring concrete in hard-to-reach places easier and is very useful for projects that need precise concrete placement, such as high-rise projects like City Hall.
How does the boom pump work?
The boom pump consists of a hopper, a pump, and a distribution device. A concrete truck delivers the concrete to the hopper. The hopper acts as the holding area for the concrete before it gets pumped by the pump operator. The pump operator controls the concrete flow and the boom’s location with a remote control. The pump uses hydraulic pressure to move the concrete through the pipes and hoses.
The boom system uses a series of articulating arms with joints that allow precise concrete placement. At the end of the boom, there is a flexible pipe that allows crew members to manually direct the flow of concrete. The concrete is poured in layers and crew members use different tools to make sure the concrete is evenly distributed and compacted.
The boom pump is an interesting machine to watch and an essential tool in building Raleigh’s City Hall.
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@GucciLittlePig I’m impressed by the level of detail you put in your posts about the construction process for this building. It’s almost like something of a public progress report and educational document. Love it. Do you get this info because you’re professionally associated with the construction company, the tenant (city of Raleigh), or how do you get what you’re giving us to read? Keep it up, but I’m really curious where it comes from. Learning a lot here.
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Sorry if this steals your thunder @GucciLittlePig
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Thanks, this is great to know it exists.
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They plagiarized @GucciLittlePig !!!
How dare they!
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It’s funny that you put the word “professional” and “GucciLittlePig” in the same post.
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I KNOW. And here I was ready to nominate @GucciLittlePig for educator of the year.
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Do you not see my top hat??
So I guess I should apologize to anyone I unintentionally tricked. That blog is absolutely where I’m getting this content. I felt like I pointed it out a few times, but I didn’t want to be redundant by mentioning it for each new post. I do like their explanations of the various equipment and processes they’re using, which is half the reason I share here, since many of us are building nerds.
Fun fact, the webcam pics and Instagram screenshots are also not my originals. 
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So another update from my personal blog 
April 1, 2025
Construction activity in March
In the last 30 days, the construction site has been busy, and the crews are making a lot of progress. Crews have finished the second level floor and columns, and shear walls are being prepped and poured.
What is a Shear Wall
A shear wall is a wall that is designed and constructed to resist racking or shaking from forces such as wind. They are built using concrete and cold-formed steel. Shear walls significantly reduce the sway of a structure.
What to expect in the next 30 days
The team is currently working on the level three floor. They are installing the rebar supports, and concrete crews will pour the level three floor soon. Once the concrete team pours the floor, a crew will start prepping the level 3 walls and columns for concrete. From there, the team will start the prep work for the level 4 floors.
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And I thank you! 
Its nice to only have to go to one location for all my DTR update needs!
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