Last updated: June 2009

With Northpoint now a landmark on the Pattaya skyline, construction through May 2009 continues to make strong progress.

The demolition works on the beachfront sales offices and show unit building are complete and we have commenced the site clearance of the "Zone A" landscape area between the front of Tower A and the Wong-Amat Beachfront.

Setting out and piling works for the main swimming pools have now begun, with the external hardscape, softscape, and water feature installations to the 12-rai site expected to be complete within seven months subject to the wet season.

On the building exteriors, the external walls surface preparation and Lanko skim coat application process is ongoing and the textured and flat paint applications to the façade have now begun, which will see the building take on a new appearance over the coming months.

Inside the buildings, mechanical, electrical and plumbing "first-fix" installations have progressed towards the penthouse levels of both towers, and the "second-fix" installations are also progressing significantly in both towers. Installation of the passenger lifts is also ongoing, with lifts undergoing testing and commissioning for temporary use during the works.

Internal block-work walls and plastering are substantially complete, followed closely by the installations of aluminium and glazing to the facade and balconies of the buildings.

Imported floor and wall tiling works remain ongoing and have vastly advanced in both towers. Internal ceiling installations have progressed equally, followed closely by kitchen fit-out and appliance; built-in wardrobe; vanity units, joinery doors and floors, and frameless shower cubicles installations.

Tower A viewed from Wong Amart Beachfront.

Northpoint Tower A stands tall above the Wong Amat Beachfront.

Northpoint Towers standing tall over the Wong Amat coastline.

Piling Works ongoing to landscape Zone A Swimming pool area.

Landscape Piling Workers.

Completed Unit Tower B Level 35.

Kitchen Water Heater, Sink, washer dryer installations nearing completion.

Installation of light switches and Siemens thermostat.

Last updated: May 2009

Through April 2009 Northpoint continued to make progress despite the Songkran Holiday shutdown period. The demolition works at the beachfront sales offices and show unit building are now practically complete allowing for imminent commencement of the landscape package works to the 12-rai site. The new show units and sales offices have been re-located to level 3 of tower A and are facilitated by a new covered walkway that has been constructed between the sales office car park and Tower A.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing first fix installations have progressed towards the penthouse levels, and the second fix installations are progressing significantly at both towers. The lift package works are due to be commissioned shortly for temporary services during the works and are significantly advanced in terms of overall progress.

The external walls surface preparation and Lanko skim coat application is ongoing and will soon be ready to receive textured and flat paint decorative applications. Internal block work walls and plastering have been substantially completed, followed closely by installation of aluminium and glazing installations to the facade and balconies of the buildings. Imported floor and wall tiling installation works remain ongoing and have significantly advanced at both towers, internal ceiling installations have passed level 25 in both towers, followed closely by kitchen fit-out and appliance installations; built-in wardrobe installations; vanity units, joinery doors and floors, and frameless shower cubicles. Sanitaryware installations are also making good progress with deliveries ongoing to the site.

Newly Constructed Walkway between Sales Car Park and Tower A

Newly Complete Show Unit at Tower A level 3

Electrician undertaking 2nd fix installations

Fit-Out Works progressing at Tower A

MEP Installations Ongoing at Coridoors

Unit receiving final decoration works

Tower B structure complete

Last updated: April 2009

At Northpoint, the beachfront sales office and show units are being demolished; a covered walkway has been constructed from the car park to the new sales facilities and show units at Level 3, Tower A. The landscape design is nearing completion and work will commence after Songkran.

The mechanical and electrical first fixing installations are progressing towards level 50 in both towers, while the second fix installations have significantly advanced. The lift installations are nearing completion in both towers, and will shortly be commissioned for temporary services.

Skim coat plaster to the external walls is under progress and will soon receive textured and flat paint decorative applications. Internal block work walls and plastering have been substantially completed, followed closely by installation of aluminium and glazing installation. Ceiling installations have passed level 20 in both towers, which are followed by kitchen fit-out; built-in wardrobes; vanity units and frameless shower cubicles.

The completed Structure Tower B viewed from the summit of Tower A

Spectacular view from the top of the structure

View from the back of the site showing completed structures and substantially complete car park building

Lift control panel, lift winding gear and motor installations ongoing

Jacuzzi bath tubs delivered to site for installation

Substantially complete corridor works at L3

Last updated: March 2009

The Northpoint construction site in Pattaya has been a hive of activity in February, and work remains on schedule. Now that both towers have been topped off and all structural work has been completed, the massive Tower Cranes have been removed, and the site has been receiving regular deliveries, with the electrical distribution board mains, transformers and fire pumps all arriving in February.

Interior and M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) works are making good progress. Block work walls, plastering and window frame installation have progressed to the high levels of both towers, whilst floor and wall tiling, ceiling installation, and kitchen fit-out works continue to progress up the building.

Aluminium & Glass Window System installations progressing

Bathroom fit out works ongoing at this unit

Completed Kitchen Fit-Out

Decoration Works ongoing at lower levels

Final works to a completed floor area

New covered walkway installations ongoing to new show units sales area at L3 tower A

The completed structures stand tall over wong amart beach

Last updated: February 2009

After the Northpoint "topping off" ceremony was completed on December 12, practical completion of the structural concrete works for Towers A & B is ahead of schedule. Fit-out works are ongoing in both towers and are proceeding to schedule while the car park building works are ongoing after the access road was relocated. Blockwork walls have been laid up to level 47 in Tower A and level 40 in Tower B, while aluminium and glass windows, balcony balustrades, and louvres have been installed as high as level 38 on Tower A and level 31 for Tower B.

Imported Italian stone floor and wall tiling has progressed to level 29 in Tower A and level 19 Tower B, while kitchen appliance deliveries are ongoing and installations have progressed to level 5 in both towers.

Above Ceiling pipe and ductwork installations

Balcony above ceiling CDU installations

Jacuzzi Bathtub Installation at Tower A

Kitchen Fit Out Works ongoing

Progress of the Glazing Installations at Tower A

The Completed Structures

The View at the top of Tower B

Last updated: December 2008

Construction at Northpoint is proceeding on schedule with over 1,000 workers on site daily progressing the works. Structural works on both towers is nearing completion and scheduled for "topping out" in mid-December 2008. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations are also making good progress, and have reached level 39 of both towers. Windows and balcony door frame installations are progressing at level 28 and the 3rd floor mock-up units in both towers are nearing completion. These mock up units will set the benchmark for quality levels to be achieved throughout the project.

Scaffolding being erected at the top of the tower

Looking across to the 2nd tower and the view of the bay

Lower floor level Interior fit-out now nearing final completion.

Looking up at the two towers

Spectacular views

Northpoint construction progress looking back from the beachfront.

Last updated: November 2008

Construction works are on schedule with slab casting due to take place at level 49 of Tower A and level 42 of Tower B shortly. Fit-out works are progressing well. Installation of the Italian floor tiles has progressed up to level 15 of Tower A and level 10 of Tower B. Bathroom shower as well as door, door frame and skirting installation is progressing on level 3 of both towers and the installation of cabinets and built-in kitchens has reached level 4. Meanwhile, a temporary road is under construction and will become the new access road for the sales offices and show suites.

Scaffolding in place, ready to lay rebar.

Tower crane positioning materials on Northpoint’s top levels

Northpoint site staff

Gondolas lifting materials to the upper levels

Rebar being laid and inspected in preparation for another pour

Structural rebar being laid

Last updated: October 2008

North Tower progress taken from atop South Tower

Glazing framework ready to be lifted in to position

View of the South Tower overlooking the bay

Structural framework ready to accept concrete

Skilled labour forming additional framework

Concrete and other materials being delivered to site

Last updated: September 2008

View of the main crane in action

Looking down from the construction hoist

View of the bay from Northpoint's construction hoist

Engineer inspecting frame-work

View of the bay from Northpoint's construction hoist

Erecting scaffolding, life lines in place

Looking up at the tower. Crane positioned atop the tower

Offloading materials.

Last updated: August 2008

Looking up at the tower

Cranes lifting materials into position

Site progress being surveyed

Structural concrete preparations

Materials constantly on the move

Materials constantly on the move

Concrete form-work

Last updated: July 2008

Scaffolding being erected.

Materials lifted to upper levels. Forming work.

Cranes lifting form-work into position.

View from above.

Site coordinators and foremen.

View from upper levels.

Forms ready to accept concrete.

Looking up from ground level.

View of 26th floor, tower B.

Last updated: June 2008

South Tower View from main entry to sales office

View of both towers. Tower cranes positioning materials for higher level installations

View of North Tower progress taken from South Tower

Interior image showing progress of M&E and glazing frame works

Lifting of materials and building supplies

Last updated: May 2008

Lift core structures from the building plant

North Tower reach Level 21-22

Preparing slabs for electrical installation

South Tower Duplex Units

South Tower reach Level 26-27

South tower with uninterrupted views to Pattaya

Last updated: March 2008

The View of the bay looking past Tower A (South Tower) Works

L-Shaped Balcony Structures becoming visible as work progresses on the side elevation of Tower A (South Tower)

Rear elevation view of Tower A (South Tower) Structural Works Progress

Birds-eye view of Tower B (North Tower) Structural Works Progress

View East over the rising Tower B (North Tower) Works Progress

Tower Crane Stands tall above the Car Park Building Works

Front façade view of Tower A (South Tower) progress taken from ground level looking over the existing Sales Office building

Side / rear building elevation view of Tower A (South Tower) Works progress

Rear Elevation of Tower A (South tower) showing structural works progress up to Level 14.

Front façade view of Tower B (North Tower) progress taken from ground level

Last updated: January 2008

Car park structure foundation

Construction site office

Form work system in action

Labour entry - exit point

North Tower

South Tower rises above the show suites

The South Tower rising above it all

The view from on top

Truck Cleaning Depot

Last updated: November 2007

South Tower (Tower A) Progress of Shear Wall Construction

South Tower (Tower A) Construction progress

North Tower (Tower B) Tower Crane TC2 for North Tower Works

Car Park Building - Progress of Foundation Works

Steel Rebar Yard. 6,000 tones will be delivered to site by end of November for entire project.

Last updated: October 2007

Assembling the tower crane

Foundations on North Tower

Foundations on the South Tower

Last updated: August 2007

Construction gates and progress signs onto Soi 16 Naklua

Boygues on site project offices

Silos stand over the on site batching plant

Overall site mobilisation

Project costruction headquarters on
the adjacent
Northpoint II site
 

Last updated: July 2007

Completion of piling at Northpoint

Last updated: May 2007

Last updated: March 2007

Pre-construction piling work lays a strong foundation for Northpoint