Wow! Poly construction progress

[Frugal Fairy Tales]

https://blogmickey.com/2023/03/impr...dvc-tower-structure-dominates-resort-skyline/

 

[KVacc]

Looks a little different than the concept art so far…hopefully they will release some updates.

 

[sethschroeder]

Looks a little different than the concept art so far…hopefully they will release some updates.

They only have one of the sections seemingly to the full height. The left side of the picture you will see continue to go up in elevation in the coming days/weeks to make the bones look a little more like their artwork.

 

[DonMacGregor]

They only have one of the sections seemingly to the full height. The left side of the picture you will see continue to go up in elevation in the coming days/weeks to make the bones look a little more like their artwork.

Correct. They started with the elevator/stair core and will work outwards from there.

 

[McCrae]

I wonder if the view from the VGF villas will be impacted by this?

 

[sethschroeder]

I wonder if the view from the VGF villas will be impacted by this?

 

[McCrae]

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Thank you

 

[Electron_si]

We just bought at PVB so this is now our home resort. Looking forward to more dining options and hopefully another pool to look forward to. We will consider buying direct points here in the future if they do indeed make it a new association. Either way we are excited for the progress

 

[DVCsloth]

Glad to see it not getting cancelled like Reflections.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Glad to see it not getting cancelled like Reflections.

It's kind of in it's second go around though. It was in the early plans when they did PVB initially.

 

[Cfabar1]

I did not know that originally there was going to be a Poly tower in phase 1.

 

[Paul Stupin]

This prefab technique is also the way Universal builds their lower end hotels, like the Endless Summer Resort. VDH was built more traditionally. I’m wondering if there are any negative trade offs in quality that go along with this kind of cheap, fast construction.

 

[Sandisw]

I did not know that originally there was going to be a Poly tower in phase 1.

I remember that there was discussion about it when they decided to build PVB, but I don’t think it was every officially announced….at least I don’t remember it that way.

Any plans were scrapped well before they determined the resort points charts, etc. One reason some at VB contracts have them…the second phase which was supposed to be built and announced at the start, never happened.

 

[DonMacGregor]

This prefab technique is also the way Universal builds their lower end hotels, like the Endless Summer Resort. VDH was built more traditionally. I’m wondering if there are any negative trade offs in quality that go along with this kind of cheap, fast construction.

It's how they built the original Poly and Contemporary. Precast panel construction isn't necessarily cheaper as it requires significantly more equipment to move and place the structural elements, often a more robust foundation system (especially in a swamp), and they present significant cost challenges should modifications to the plans be required after erection begins. They certainly can be faster though, and that's usually the biggest factor in selecting precast.

Precast construction is very popular in Europe and the Middle East, including on high-end, high-profile public buildings, art museums, and hospitality projects.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I did not know that originally there was going to be a Poly tower in phase 1.

Yes, it was in the very earliest of plans. The even had the site ballons out etc. Then that new tower was cut which left the 3 converted longhouses and Bungalows. As I recall there also was a more featured pool as well down by the converted longhouses.
One post describing it. Sound a little familiar?
https://www.disboards.com/threads/pvb-the-new-dvc.3367094/post-52866835

 

[Titanium]

This prefab technique is also the way Universal builds their lower end hotels, like the Endless Summer Resort. VDH was built more traditionally. I’m wondering if there are any negative trade offs in quality that go along with this kind of cheap, fast construction.

I noticed all the pre-fab components from the Monorail last weekend and it made me wonder if the pre-fab approach was used because of space encroachment from existing structures.

The original rooms for the Poly and Comtemporary hotels were built off site in an assembly line and trucked to the hotel site to be inserted into the structural framework of the hotels.

 

[Cfabar1]

How was BLT constructed? In a more traditional way?

 

[Paul Stupin]

I noticed all the pre-fab components from the Monorail last weekend and it made me wonder if the pre-fab approach was used because of space encroachment from existing structures.

The original rooms for the Poly and Comtemporary hotels were built off site in an assembly line and trucked to the hotel site to be inserted into the structural framework of the hotels.

Not sure space encroachment has anything to do with it…VDH is sandwiched into a much tighter spot between two towers and as I mentioned was not built with any prefabricated components. Yes, am aware of the construction techniques used for the Contemporary (didn’t know they did the same thing with Poly!), but I think those original Contemporary rooms were designed to be easily slid out and replaced at some point in the future, but the building shifted enough to make such a thing impossible.

Anyway, for me, seeing these prefabricated sections isn’t a good sign. It makes me wonder what other corners they’re cutting to throw this building up. I understand that VGF2 was just a quick, cheap remodel, but, since I want to buy at Poly2 if its a separate association, I’m hoping the place is really nice!

 

[Paul Stupin]

How was BLT constructed? In a more traditional way?

Not an expert, but I think a curved structure is harder to prefab. I’d bet it was built traditionally, but honestly have no idea. I think BLT took a while to build, though.

 

[Paul Stupin]

It's how they built the original Poly and Contemporary. Precast panel construction isn't necessarily cheaper as it requires significantly more equipment to move and place the structural elements, often a more robust foundation system (especially in a swamp), and they present significant cost challenges should modifications to the plans be required after erection begins. They certainly can be faster though, and that's usually the biggest factor in selecting precast.

Precast construction is very popular in Europe and the Middle East, including on high-end, high-profile public buildings, art museums, and hospitality projects.

Interesting! Thanks for the info.