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multimedia · 17 October 2010, 05:20 PM

Building a house.

Preparations on their way, for yet another floor to be built.

Yep, everything looks good.

But just in case, better climb over and stand on the outside, holding on to the structure with only one hand. This is at the top of the building, so "pretty" high up. And as you can see, no safety strap or anything like that. These guys are tough, to say the least!

Cheers,
Joe

Andad · 17 October 2010, 05:37 PM

I can look at those pix in the knowledge that I will never ever see that in Australia.

A total lack of attention to safety.

Tough? haha 'stupid' is a better description.

multimedia · 17 October 2010, 05:48 PM

Things are done a little bit different here.

Cheers,
Joe

TSW · 17 October 2010, 06:16 PM

Great pics Joe! Thanks for sharing

PHDX2 · 17 October 2010, 06:27 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frogman4me · 17 October 2010, 10:34 PM

Wow that is crazy, no safety equipment? I would have a parachute on my back....seriously

joeychitwood · 17 October 2010, 11:03 PM

The last time I was in Shanghai, the skyline was littered with huge construction cranes. Back then, I noticed that many scaffold structures were made of bamboo, which amazed me. We were in China doing consultation and education for ER doctors at emergency hospitals (the Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai) and the number of construction workers injured on the job was staggering. We were also struck by the number of bicycle and pedestrian accidents.

BarkMaster · 18 October 2010, 12:15 AM

I am very thankful that I do not have to do that type of work for a living. That would be pretty tough.

figbo · 18 October 2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

I am very thankful that I do not have to do that type of work for a living. That would be pretty tough.

True,weighing 250 pounds it's not easy for me either!

Zed Homme · 18 October 2010, 12:31 AM

Life is cheap in China, I doubt that the family of that worker would be able to sue if he took a fall....

The bamboo scaffolding has always amazed me. That technique is used in HK as well. Actually it is quite ingenious...

BarkMaster · 18 October 2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

True,weighing 250 pounds it's not easy for me either!

That was last year. I weigh 190 now.

figbo · 18 October 2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

That was last year. I weigh 190 now.

Me,Barkman!

BarkMaster · 18 October 2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Me,Barkman!

It's those margaritas you serve... 900 calories each.

figbo · 18 October 2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

It's those margaritas you serve... 900 calories each.

Plus the floaters!

BarkMaster · 18 October 2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Plus the floaters!

multimedia · 18 October 2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

The last time I was in Shanghai, the skyline was littered with huge construction cranes. Back then, I noticed that many scaffold structures were made of bamboo, which amazed me. We were in China doing consultation and education for ER doctors at emergency hospitals (the Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai) and the number of construction workers injured on the job was staggering. We were also struck by the number of bicycle and pedestrian accidents.

This doesn't surprise me at all. (unfortunately)

The traffic here is, well shall we call it "a bit unorthodox"... (though much better compared with many other places)

Cheers,
Joe

Zed Homme · 18 October 2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Plus the floaters!

I thought those were limes...

sleddog · 18 October 2010, 01:26 AM

I don't know what you guy's are concerned about???

There are catch nets every 9 or 10 floors!!

dalip · 18 October 2010, 01:34 AM

Many cities were built this way once....

Art161 · 18 October 2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

The last time I was in Shanghai, the skyline was littered with huge construction cranes. Back then, I noticed that many scaffold structures were made of bamboo, which amazed me. We were in China doing consultation and education for ER doctors at emergency hospitals (the Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai) and the number of construction workers injured on the job was staggering. We were also struck by the number of bicycle and pedestrian accidents.

No wonder the cost of bamboo shoots has risen so sharply.

EE33 · 18 October 2010, 02:38 PM

I still prefer the bamboo scaffolding

gettocard · 19 October 2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EE33

I still prefer the bamboo scaffolding

2careless · 19 October 2010, 09:46 PM

What struck me about those photos is that the sky looks reasonably clear and blue. I thought nowadays one can only see smoke and smog in Shanghai. Obviously they are cleaning the chimneys.

multimedia · 19 October 2010, 09:59 PM

^^

Yeah, of course we have smog here - as in any mega city. But, and even though I must admit that I complain quite often about the air quality here, it isn't that bad "as you might believe".

We have days when it's much clearer then in that picture (also remember, it's taken through a pretty dirty window). But unfortunately, of course we also have days when you rather not go outside. Again, as with any mega city.

Cheers,
Joe

EE33 · 19 October 2010, 10:25 PM

China is a fantastic country, I'd love to live there one day soon.

Southern China that is, the north is too cold during winter

t e x · 19 October 2010, 11:57 PM

great pixs joe. one day my travels will get me over to asia... that day is soon :)

Boopie · 20 October 2010, 02:19 PM

Lighting storm.

17 October 2010, 05:20 PM	#1
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	What is happening outside your window today? Building a house. Preparations on their way, for yet another floor to be built. Yep, everything looks good. But just in case, better climb over and stand on the outside, holding on to the structure with only one hand. This is at the top of the building, so "pretty" high up. And as you can see, no safety strap or anything like that. These guys are tough, to say the least! Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

17 October 2010, 05:37 PM	#2
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,749	I can look at those pix in the knowledge that I will never ever see that in Australia. A total lack of attention to safety. Tough? haha 'stupid' is a better description. __________________ E

17 October 2010, 05:48 PM	#3
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Things are done a little bit different here. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

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17 October 2010, 11:03 PM	#7
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	The last time I was in Shanghai, the skyline was littered with huge construction cranes. Back then, I noticed that many scaffold structures were made of bamboo, which amazed me. We were in China doing consultation and education for ER doctors at emergency hospitals (the Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai) and the number of construction workers injured on the job was staggering. We were also struck by the number of bicycle and pedestrian accidents.

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Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Life is cheap in China, I doubt that the family of that worker would be able to sue if he took a fall.... The bamboo scaffolding has always amazed me. That technique is used in HK as well. Actually it is quite ingenious...

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19 October 2010, 09:46 PM	#23
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	What struck me about those photos is that the sky looks reasonably clear and blue. I thought nowadays one can only see smoke and smog in Shanghai. Obviously they are cleaning the chimneys.

19 October 2010, 09:59 PM	#24
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	^^ Yeah, of course we have smog here - as in any mega city. But, and even though I must admit that I complain quite often about the air quality here, it isn't that bad "as you might believe". We have days when it's much clearer then in that picture (also remember, it's taken through a pretty dirty window). But unfortunately, of course we also have days when you rather not go outside. Again, as with any mega city. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

19 October 2010, 10:25 PM	#25
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	China is a fantastic country, I'd love to live there one day soon. Southern China that is, the north is too cold during winter __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

19 October 2010, 11:57 PM	#26
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