News from Mumbai

[wooddoctor]

Just a note to all you guys out there who may be wondering about the project in Mumbai. In a word....SLOW!! May still be a while before crafts are needed here. At least we are finally moving UP.

[mexfishguide]

Thanks for the update bro, we need more input this.

Take Care
Mexfishguide:cheers

[mrbreeze38]

You mean they are not bringing craftspeople out to tie rebar? With the word of mouth promise that they will move into their trade when it opens up?:lol:

[wooddoctor]

The Indian laborers with L&T Construction are tying rebar. What a mess!:banghead

[alleycat]

I read the posting about the tcn tying the rebar and not doing a very good job. Do they have a journeyman Ironworker on site to get the job done correctly? I have over 25 yrs experience in the ironworker field and I am in Iraq doing exactley what the indians are doing except in a supervisor position. Do you know if they are in need of a professional and who I can talk to about work in that country.

Thanks for the update on the work status.


Just a note to all you guys out there who may be wondering about the project in Mumbai. In a word....SLOW!! May still be a while before crafts are needed here. At least we are finally moving UP.

[TheJester]

...Do they have a journeyman Ironworker on site to get the job done correctly? ...:lol: Seriously Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Ass Off. :lol:
Do you know how much Journeymen Ironworkers would cost? :banghead On PAPER, way more than Locals (not factoring it being wrong, up to par for local 3rd world standards, but WAY below American) and doing it three times. :lol:
My question is, are they putting in and tying rebar in a ceiling or floor that will then be used as a CAA area? :nono:

[wooddoctor]

L&T is huge Indian contractor who is doing this job. No outside people are currently being brought in here, except for a couple of concrete folks. It would be cost prohibitive. The biggest problem with rebar right now is that so much of it was put in a long time ago and is now rusted - so having to be cleaned up (and some replaced), which is quite a job. This project has been underway for almost two years, and we only got permits to go vertical (on one building only) about a month ago. Lots of difficulties, too, on formwork. This is a tough one, guys. Can't believe how slow the progress is here. Will keep all of you posted on progress.

By the way, Jester - the answer is not yet, but most likely will.

[Tchiz]

Thanks for the info! Keep us up 2 date Wooddoctor!!! I hear that thing has got 2 get going.
Be safe!:rockwoot:

[hotshot]

Sounds like another bad managed job. Managers will expect the Americans they hire to bust ass 7-12s to get them out of there hole. I cant take another one of those jobs even though some money could be made. Have they ever set a pay scale for CAW's?