Devon Energy Center

[possumfritter]

When you say next Sunday, do you mean tomorrow, or two Sunday's from now? "Next (whatever day)" always confuses me... Plus, in the tower cam shot, it looks like all of Sheridan is closed.

It's kinda like a passenger in your car telling you to turn right at the "next" corner.

I know this, it sure means something different to a New York City Taxi driver and a Sharecropper in South Carolina.

[CCOKC]

I should have been more specific. The 21st.

[OKCisOK4me]

It's kinda like a passenger in your car telling you to turn right at the "next" corner.

I know this, it sure means something different to a New York City Taxi driver and a Sharecropper in South Carolina.

So since it's on the 21st, then that would be two "rights"? Am I gettin ya there Possum, lol?

Thanks CCOKC!

[possumfritter]

So since it's on the 21st, then that would be two "rights"? Am I gettin ya there Possum, lol?

Thanks CCOKC!

Close nuf.

[jbrown84]

Plus, in the tower cam shot, it looks like all of Sheridan is closed.

Except for a couple nights ago when they closed it down completely for a few hours, the westbound lane is still open.

[Troypin]

When should the second tower cranes parts be delivered?

[doug]

Hello. I'm new here and would like to thank everyone for posting pics. I only get to Okla. once or twice a year, so I can only follow this project through you guys. I have to say, this is progressing much faster than I anticipated.

[workman45]

Welcome Doug. We're glad you could join the discussion.

[CCOKC]

I got a few more specifics on the pour Sunday. It is supposed to start at 1am and last until 4pm. I think someone earlier said it would last 14 hours so using my amazing powers of math that sounds pretty close. I would love to see a time lapse of this, hint hint.

[ljbab728]

I got a few more specifics on the pour Sunday. It is supposed to start at 1am and last until 4pm. I think someone earlier said it would last 14 hours so using my amazing powers of math that sounds pretty close. I would love to see a time lapse of this, hint hint.

I hope the potential snow storm forcasted for this weekend doesn't affect this.

[jn1780]

I hope the potential snow storm forcasted for this weekend doesn't affect this.

Sunday still looks good weatherwise. I know the temperature won't be cold enough to affect the concrete. Not sure about the rain/snow run-off though. I guess they could always coverup the core hole with a bunch of tarps if they really wanted to make sure they get the pour in by the end of the weekend. Another thing that may be an issue is how tight the ironworker schedule is and whether rain or snow stops their work.

[kinggober]

[gen70]

Thanks for the pics. King.

[okcmomentum]

Pics from today

[Dustin]

Jeebus!!! I haven't seen that much rebar in.... Welp forever!!

[possumfritter]

More kewl pics. Thanks.

How bout one of ya fellas crawl up the red crane and take a pic looking down?

[soonerwilliam]

Great pics! I really enjoy seeing them. Thanks for taking the time to take and post them.

[OKC@heart]

Sunday still looks good weatherwise. I know the temperature won't be cold enough to affect the concrete. Not sure about the rain/snow run-off though. I guess they could always coverup the core hole with a bunch of tarps if they really wanted to make sure they get the pour in by the end of the weekend. Another thing that may be an issue is how tight the ironworker schedule is and whether rain or snow stops their work.

Rain and or snow should not effect the pour one way or the other, as the weight and density of the concrete will displace any water in the pit causing it to simply run over the top of the forms once the concrete fills it. Concrete is poured quite frequently into water as part of pouring bridges that span rivers etc. and in areas that have a high water table.

A huge thankyou to all of you who regularly take time out of your day to take the photographs of the site and post them for the rest of us. It is a huge help and is greatly appreciated! It is that kind of individual participation for the benefit of the whole that is one fantastic quality about Oklahomans and why I think OKC is able to do the things no one else can. I hope we never lose that as we grow! It is singularly unique in that way! So again Thank you!

[SkyWestOKC]

I will be unable to take pics Sunday. If the weather is okay I will take a trip after work on Saturday.

Great pics guys, thanks for keeping us updated! This is a historic part of Oklahoma History you guys are capturing. Be proud!

[ronronnie1]

Wow they ain't playin around with that rebar. Thanks for the pics.

[jn1780]

Just realized after looking at kinggober's pictures again, that they are now setting up forms at the base of the columns with rebar for the basement floor passing through the form and column. Another sign the tower is about to go vertical.

[corpsman]

Great PICS!! Thank you for taking the time and expending the energy to update us.

[metro]

I've been wondering how this move was going to affect jobs, thankfully only Houston jobs are affected.

Devon shedding jobs as well as assets
BY JAY F. MARKS | Oklahoman 0 Comments
Published: March 17, 2010

There is a downside to Devon Energy Corp.’s bold plan to remake itself.

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The company expects to cut jobs in Houston as it continues to sell off its international holdings.

Devon already has announced agreements that will bring in more than $8 billion for company assets in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and Azerbaijan.

Some jobs in Devon’s offshore division, which employs about 210 people in Houston, eventually will be eliminated.

Devon spokesman Chip Minty said the company is offering generous severance packages and will do what it can to help its employees find new jobs.

"A lot of those jobs are going to be relocating to the acquiring companies,” he said.

BP, which is buying Devon’s holdings in Brazil, doesn’t have any presence there at this time, Minty said, so the industry giant might be interested in hiring some of the Devon employees that have been working on those projects.

Even if that doesn’t happen, Minty said he doesn’t expect any former Devon employees to have trouble finding new jobs.

"A lot of those people are highly skilled, highly qualified and they’ve got lots of choices,” he said.

Minty said Devon officials haven’t determined how many jobs will be eliminated once the company’s divestiture of international assets is finalized.

Until that happens, he said Devon needs those employees to keep working on those projects.

"They will provide the support we need to run these assets,” Minty said.

Devon is based in Oklahoma City, but has had offices in Houston since it acquired Ocean Energy Inc. in 2003.

Houston also is home to Devon’s southern division, which includes operations in the Haynesville shale.



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[lasomeday]

I bet they close the Houston office and move everyone to OKC once the tower is done.

[edcrunk]

This guy just told me that they are a day ahead of schedule so there is a possibility of it starting saturday morning instead of sunday.