Millennium Tower's window cracks spark new inquiries | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC

• An architecture and engineering firm hired by the skyscraper's residents has yet to reach a conclusion as to the cause of the cracks, leaving open the possibility that it could be related to structural issues caused by the building's settling, a defect in the material or the result of an isolated event. Once someone from the columbus oh dump truck company has rappelled down the side of the building, taped over the crack and performed an exterior inspection and evaluation, the firm will update the city's Department of Building Inspection (DBI). The Millennium's management sent residents an email in which it said its own experts determined that the cracks were not related to the structure's settlement and, instead, planned to examine window assembly and installation.  
• The DBI sent management a letter on Sept. 12 requiring it to install an overhead protection system around the perimeter of the building by Sept. 13, repair a window washing crane in order to help inspectors examine the window from outside by Sept. 14 and complete a search for additional cracks or façade damage by Sept. 14. After pushback by management attorneys against the DBI's threat of a yellow-tag, which would limit access to the building, the DBI reportedly eased up on its deadlines and said it would give the Millennium organization more time to achieve the requirements. 

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The Millennium opened its doors to residents almost 10 years ago but could be undergoing major foundation columbus oh dump truck company soon. Engineers hired to assess how the building could be kept from sinking more than the 18 inches it already has have come up with a $500 million plan to stabilize the structure by driving new piles into the bedrock underneath the building. The strategy, however, has drawn concern from residents as it would see one side anchored into bedrock first while the other side of the building is allowed to continue to settle until it is level, perhaps subjecting the structure to too much stress.

This incident with the cracks is not the first time the building's curtain wall has been subjected to scrutiny. In December, questions were raised about the tower's safety after a consulting firm hired by residents to trace the source of bad odors reported that the settlement had created gaps between the curtain wall and main structure. Aside from becoming a pathway for the odors in question, these spaces, according to the consultant, breached the tower's fire and smoke barrier. City inspectors then issued a fire safety risk violation citation against the Millennium, requiring it to either repair the problem or find a qualified third party to confirm that the building is safe.