Edmonton ironworkers with nerves of steel pose atop Stantec skyscraper

To say it’s not for the faint of heart might be the understatement of the year.

Some local construction workers recently posed for photos — showing not only the great view of Edmonton they have every day at work, but also the dizzying heights they scale to get the job done.

The photos posted on social media on Thursday show several ironworkers on top of steel beams at the top of the under-construction Stantec Tower in downtown Edmonton.

“You’ve seen it from below. Now take a look from above. Check out these photos of the ironworkers from BTA’s affiliate, Local 720, atop the tallest skyscraper west of Toronto,” the post by Building Trades of Alberta said.

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“When you’re constructing the tallest building in Western Canada, you need the very best skilled trades workers you can find. That’s why Local 720 ironworkers were chosen to complete the crown structure/penthouse of Edmonton Stantec Tower,” the post went on to say.

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When complete later this year, the Stantec Tower in the Ice District will be 66 storeys, or 251 metres, tall.

The building will serve as the world headquarters for the engineering and design firm it is named after.

Stantec is the tower’s designer, engineer and project manager, and will occupy 19 floors. Employees will begin moving into their new headquarters in the fall.

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The tower will be a combination of 29 floors of office space, with the remaining upper floors taken up by the SKY Residences. The luxury condo complex will have 483 suites with high-end lifestyle amenities such as a hot tub, fitness facilities, a billiards lounge and yoga/Pilates studio.

ICE District is the private development to the south of Rogers Place that will feature an outdoor public plaza surrounded by retail, hospitality and the two office towers.

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The mixed-use sports and entertainment area is being developed through a joint venture between the Katz Group and ONE Properties (formerly WAM Development Group.)