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THE demolition of the old Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) costs P7.65 million and the contractor who undertook the demolition works took the scrap from the building.

The demolition was done at no cost to the City Government.

This was disclosed by the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) during the City Councils executive session yesterday that seeks to determine who took custody of the scrap materials from the CCMC.

In appearing before them, DEPW Chief Engr. Jose Marie Poblete told the legislative body that the P7.65 million covers the JLC Constructions supply of labor for the demolition of the hospital, the equipment used and other demolition works, such has hauling and disposal of the debris.

The rubble from the CCMC were dumped along the road leading to the City Hall block in the South Road Properties and in Pond A.

The contractor, Poblete said, deployed at least 100 personnel for the demolition as well as three big backhoes and 10 ten-wheeler trucks among others.

Recovered

After the demolition works, the contractor recovered P1.86 million worth of materials.

Based on the report the contractor submitted, they included rollable wires (20.8 kgs.), rebars (37.1 kgs.), grilles (23.8 kgs.), and assorted scrap (32.3 kgs.) among others.

Poblete said the materials that the contractor recovered were taken by as a form of defraying the cost they have incurred in demolishing the CCMC at no cost to the City.

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Its been almost a week since a massive fire destroyed a century-old building in downtown. Most of the structure has already caved in, but demolishing the rest of it is on hold for now.

The city is waiting to review a possible asbestos survey. A letter was sent to the owners of the building, saying the building is unsafe for a proper asbestos survey to be conducted. If a survey is conducted, the city said itll need to review it to see if the materials were adequately surveyed. It took minutes for the building in downtown to be taken over by flames late Friday night. Now, the charred remains and scattered debris are still onWest Forsyth Street. Its a sight that frustrates downtown regular Melissa Garrett. I want to see the area improve and we have buildings burning down like this. It's indicative that we have too many empty and abandoned buildings, Garrett said.

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The building has since been condemned, but its now been almost a week since the fire and a demolition has yet to happen. The city sent a letter to the owners of the building, the Jacksonville Historic Properties. It details the citys concerns about an asbestos survey being conducted at the site. The citys environmental quality division says, considering the age of the structure, it is likely that asbestos is present. Due to the condition of the building, all areas of the building will not be accessible to obtain samples to determine if asbestos is present. But if a survey is conducted, the city will review. If it determines that not all materials were adequately represented in the sampling, the city will require wet demolition of whats left of this building. Having to demolish the building that way obviously changes the price tag for the work. If the wet demolition happens, the debris will have to thrown away at a landfill that accepts asbestos containing material which is required by law. So far, the city said its doesnt know when the survey will be completed.

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The wise guy who illegally dumped truckloads of dirt along a busy stretch of Steeles Ave. W. has more nerve than a toothache.

Theres no other explanation for a half-dozen large piles on the north side of Steeles, between Yonge and Bathurst Sts., as unlikely and outrageous as it may seem.

We got an email from Ian Serota outlining his frustration over the dirt piles on the boulevard in front of his condo building at 520 Steeles, west of Palm Gate Blvd.

Its been there for seven months, but the City of Vaughan and City of Toronto will neither help remove it or do anything to get it removed, said Serota, whos president of the condo board.

They keep blaming it on not being able to find a work order, he said, adding, people are pretty upset. It is something I want to have some sort of answer to before my annual general meeting in mid-January.

Serota told us by phone that part of the curb lane on westbound Steeles was closed for road work last spring, around the same time the dirt appeared. He figured one had to do with the other.

But when he contacted Toronto and Vaughan, they knew nothing about any work that might have produced the dirt, he said, and showed no interest.

We went there and soon figured out it has nothing to do with road work, and why no work orders can be found; its dirty fill from a demolition job that was illegally dumped.

The soil is riddled with bricks and broken foundation concrete, not what youd find in dirt dug out of the road or a boulevard. But its standard stuff that must be cleaned up at a demolition site before construction begins.

Instead of paying tipping fees to properly dispose of it, whoever trucked it out of the site dumped it on the boulevard on Steeles and kept coming back with more.

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A bill to allow the ACT Government to begin its buyback and demolition of more than 1,000 Canberra homes contaminated by Mr Fluffy asbestos has been passed by the Legislative Assembly.

The Assembly unanimously passed a bill to allow $750 million to be used to begin the Mr Fluffy buyback scheme.

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher said the vote would provide greater certainty for 28 Canberra families prior to Christmas.

"We know that with the funds that the assembly has just agreed to... 28 homes will be sold and that transaction [will be] complete by Christmas," she said.

It comes a day after an ACT Legislative Assembly committee report recommended major changes to the scheme to allow more flexibility and responses tailored to individual circumstances.

The report recommended 62 changes to the controversial Mr Fluffy asbestos buyback and demolition scheme after emotional public hearings on the issue.

Recommendations included allowing homeowners to retain their land after demolition without the need for a buyback and a "go it alone" option for homeowners who wanted to remediate their own properties.

Notwithstanding the suggested changes, the committee recommended the Government pass the bill so money can start to flow to those who have signed up for the scheme.

The ACT Government indicated earlier on Thursday, it was willing to look at about a quarter of the recommendations from the report.

Breathing in asbestos fibres can lead to the deadly lung cancer Mesothelioma developing several years later.

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HAVERFORD >> Nearly every working day for 40 years, brothers Todd and Don Pohlig have breakfasted together before going their separate ways.

The two men who founded Pohlig Builders, building custom homes on the Main Line, said breakfast is a good time to discuss business and stay on track.

The brothers have made it their business to listen to their customers, who commission them to build luxury homes. Theyve also built several subdivisions in the Main Line area and are currently working on Athertyn, a high-end condominium community for those 55 and older at Haverford Reserve.

Weve built about 500 homes right in the Main Line area, said Todd Pohlig, 64. Our philosophy is to stay local.

Pohlig Builders, based in Malvern, specializes in custom homes, said Don Pohlig, 62, anything from small renovations to 20,000-square foot homes. We kind of run the gamut.

They have many repeat customers and one customer who tapped them to build a third home, Don Pohlig said. They are also sometimes called upon to remodel houses that they built earlier, including one $4.5 million renovation to a house they built 12 years ago.

People think the construction business is about the product and really, its about the people, said Todd Pohlig. It really, really is about relationships over time. Thats probably been the key to our success, the relationships weve developed.

Theyre also proud of the relationships they have with their 28 employees, some who have worked for their company for more than 20 years, and with their subcontractors, said Don Pohlig.

The other thing we do really well is listen to our clients, said Todd Pohlig. Were a market-driven company. We dont come up with our own ideas at all. We really try to listen to our clients. Theyre telling us what to build. Thats how Athertyn came to pass.

Realtors and clients told the brothers there was a pent up need in the area for housing for empty nesters and thats proved out to be true, said Todd Pohlig. Continued...

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The annual CineAsia trade show runs Dec. 9-11 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. FJI presents a selection of CineAsia vendors and their latest products. Advanced Specialty Lighting (Shenzhen) Advanced Specialty Lighting (ASL), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an Asia office in Singapore and manufacturing facilities in Shenzhen, China, is one of the worlds leading designers, developers and manufacturers of xenon short-arc lamps. In anticipation of the growing popularity of smaller cinema halls and the requirement of high-efficiency light sources, ASL has developed a full series of new lamps with 800, 1,200, 1,800 and 2,200 watts for Barco, Christie, NEC and Sony projector applications. These lamps provide crystal-clear brightness and a reliable period of application. Visit ASL at CineAsia booth 601. China contact: planner@aspsz.com; Singapore contact: lowhh@strobelamps.com.

Arts Alliance Media Arts Alliance Media is going mobile. Screenwriter, AAMs market-leading Theatre Management Software (TMS), is now available as an app, so your cinema stays with you wherever you are.

The Screenwriter App gives you maximum efficiency and flexibility by letting you address any issues before they become problems. Notifications and proactive alerts are sent straight to your device so you can take immediate action. The Timeline View shows you exactly whats coming up in your theatre so you can more easily plan operational tasks. The Screenwriter App frees you and your staff from the back office so you can be where you need to be: with customers. See a demo at CineAsia booth 105. (artsalliancemedia.com)

Burgeree Burgerees 3D cubic panels, based on polyester fiber material, are made of different patterns by hot-pressing. The standard sizes are 600 x 600 and 500 x 500mm. The solid color panel series has a standard size of 9 x 1220 x 2440mm and comes in 54 colors. All products are widely used for background walls, viewing booths, hotels, clubs, multifunction halls, conference rooms and theatreswherever acoustic performance and aesthetic appeal are important. Visit Burgeree at booth 605. (burgeree.com)

Christie Christies latest laser projection technology, using six specific primary colors rather than filtered or polarized broad-spectrum white light, brings dramatically improved 3D efficiency to projection systems, regardless of the size of the screen in premium movie theatres. At least twice as efficient as todays best 3D systems, Christies dual-head 6P laser projectors generate a proprietary mix of photoptically optimized light wavelengths for each eye directly from the source. The results are a significantly improved viewing experience, higher efficiency, lower overall cost and the ability to achieve DCI color compliancy. Christies 6P laser projectors are a superior solution. Learn more at booth 201. (christiedigital.com)

Ferco Seating The Glide Seat from Ferco is an innovative and exciting seat, with a smooth gliding action on the seat and back to allow maximum comfort. With their new cup 8 and new panels, it is streamlined and contemporary. When you sit in it, you are transported to the comfort of a first-class seat. See the Glide Seat at booth 804. (fercoseating.com)

First Audio Manufacturing Co. First Audio Manufacturing Co.s FCQA-9631 digital-cinema sound processor is specially designed for large-scale cinemas. Features include: - Color LCD 4.3 touch-sensor display - 16 channels, each with 31-band EQ diagram - Gain, Delay, Limit and Crossover point selection functions in each output channel - Built-in standard test signals including pink noise, white noise, Sine wave and Sine sweep - 16x16 matrix signal input and output selection, available for custom input output signal - Ports of 100M Ethernet and USB for connection with computer control software - Built-in technical parameters of Fidek loudspeakers to simplify the whole debugging process See First Audios processor at booth 604.

Fuyi Acoustics Fuyi Acoustics Products Design & Development Co.s innovative art acoustical panels enhance the fabric aesthetic as well as add a three-dimensional option to produce artistic effects. Different patterns create vivid themes with distinctive 3D and LED lighting without reducing the flame- retardant feature. Learn more at booth 611. (acousticsproduct.com)

GDC Technology GDC Technology is featuring its TMS-2000 Theatre Management System at CineAsia booth 313. This comprehensive solution for centralized cineplex management controls all screens, automates screening operations, projection and sound quality, and manages all types of content, KDM keys and playlist scheduling from a single access point. It integrates with all mainstream cinema equipment such as POS, automation, media servers, projectors and sound processors. (gdc-tech.com)

GetD GetD, a leading smart 3D solution provider, introduces UHB+, following the launch of the UHB and HB high-brightness 3D systems. With efficiency of 30% and 150:1 contrast, as show on the test report from the China Film Research Institute, GetD has been installed in 1,000 cinemas around the world in the past two years. As a leading 3D manufacturer in China, GetD is also involved in 3D research technology. UHB Duo, a dual-projector solution promising a 32% increase in efficiency, will be available soon. Visit GetD at booth 501. (getd.hk)

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Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Cinema, a branded premium cinema offering combining advanced image and sound technologies and distinctive design.

Dolby has applied decades of research and development to deliver a sight and sound experience to Dolby Cinema that will transport audiences into the story like never before, said Kevin Yeaman, president and CEO of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Cinema will be the most engaging way for moviegoers to watch the newest releases.

Dolby Cinema will feature the Dolby Vision projection system, which uses state-of-the-art optics and image processing to deliver high dynamic range with enhanced color technology and peak contrast ratio that more closely matches what the human eye can see, according to Dolby. This new proprietary HDR technology uses two newly designed high-frame-rate (HFR) capable Christie 4K laser projection heads that feature a highly customized light path. The first Dolby Vision projectors and titles for theatrical exhibition are expected in 2015.

Early Dolby Cinema locations, installed in collaboration with exhibitor partners around the globe, will be equipped with advanced high-brightness Christie laser projection technology with 4K, high-frame-rate 2D and Dolby 3D capabilities. When Dolby Vision content becomes available, the Dolby Cinema laser projection systems will be replaced with Dolby Vision projection systems. Dolby Cinema will also feature immersive Dolby Atmos audio technology.

The design of the cinema itself was created to set a mood and draw audiences deeper into the story. The Dolby Cinema design can be customized to exhibitors needs with a select set of features including a signature entrance and a dynamic audiovisual pathway that provide a new canvas for studio creatives to begin telling their story before the show begins. Additional features may include a wall-to-wall-to-ceiling screen, atmospheric lighting, and faceted acoustic panels designed to enhance the sound quality and heighten the sense of immersion. In addition, all Dolby Cinema locations will undergo a sophisticated visual and acoustic room treatment tuned for a premium cinematic experience.

The first Dolby Cinema sites will be located at the newly constructed JT Cinemas complex in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and the UCI/Cinesa La Maquinista complex in Barcelona, Spain. Additional exhibitor partners will be announced as installation plans are completed.

Dolby Cinema lets studios and exhibitors focus on what they do best, with the confidence that Dolby will deliver a premium experience that makes the most of the latest cinema technologies, saidDoug Darrow, senior VP, cinema, Dolby Laboratories. To get this right, we naturally went to a leader in projection that could help deliver a breakthrough solution, and Im pleased that we were able to work with Christie to co-develop the Dolby Vision projection system. With this announcement, we are confident that exhibitors and studios will now have the ultimate venue to present movies that will keep audiences coming back for more.

Cinema projection does not get any better than this, said Don Shaw, Christies senior director, product management. We have combined the research and engineering resources of two of the most innovative companies in the world to create the best projection system that anyone has yet seen. Well be delivering audiences a richer, more detailed viewing experience with up to 14 foot lamberts onscreen in 3D and up to 31 foot lamberts for 2D Dolby Vision content, far exceeding any ultra-bright industry standards, to all Dolby Cinema locations.

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Dolby has applied decades of research and development to deliver a sight and sound experience to Dolby Cinema that will transport audiences into the story like never before, said Kevin Yeaman, president and CEO of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Cinema will be the most engaging way for moviegoers to watch the newest releases.

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