A different kind of Ding...

I love construction sites.  It must be in my blood, my Father raised us four kids and put food on the table as a mason contractor.  He built things with concrete and brick.  He built things to last for the ages.  I fondly recall the pride showing in his eyes as he would point out the places he built.  What a feeling it must be to take something from nothing to something.

Builders do it everyday. I bet their kids take pride in them as I do in my Dad's work.  He made me proud my whole life long.

Perhaps that is why I love construction sites.  Watching the emptiness turn into something is fascinating.   I love following the construction process.  It never ceases to amaze me how a million pieces can almost magically come together to create a building or a house.  It is truly a talent to be able to pull it all together.

My latest fascination is the Lone Tree Medical Plaza, located on the perimeter of my neighborhood.  Everyday I pass by this place, yesterday I took my camera.    The building is the state's tallest and heaviest tilt-up, site-cast concrete wall panel.  The crane is the largest mobile crane ever to put the panels up.

A quick look at the photos and you will understand my fascination with this project!