Glenmore Gardens Parkade Restoration

Calgary, Canada

The Glenmore Gardens residential towers, A and B, share a below-grade parking structure that underwent an intense restoration.

Glenmore Gardens Parkade Restoration

Calgary, Canada

The Glenmore Gardens residential towers, A and B, share a below-grade parking structure that underwent an intense restoration.

The parkade extends beyond the footprint of the two towers and comprises four levels. Levels P1 and P2 are CIP-suspended concrete slabs supported on concrete beams and columns. Levels P3 and P4 are grade-supported slabs.

The condition of the parkade was in a deteriorated stated, ranging from the mechanical drainage system to the structural and waterproofing elements. Entuitive was retained as Structural Engineering Consultants for the restoration of the parkade.

location

Calgary, Canada

Client

Vertica Resident Services

Size

7,300 m² (78,600 ft²)

Budget

$2 M

Role

Structural Engineering Consultant

Challenge

Restricted access to the parkade in conjunction with the removal and replacement of the grade-supported slab presented a difficult logistical challenge.

Solution

The restoration was divided into phases to accommodate the smaller equipment and longer pour times required to complete the project. Although the phasing extended the schedule of the project, it allowed the majority of the parkade to remain operational during construction.

Challenge

An unexpected condition regarding the structural integrity of a foundation wall was discovered during the construction process. The potential delay in schedule could have prevented the exterior parking lot asphalt topping from being completed before winter.

Solution

Quick and effective action taken, via communication and documentation required, alleviated the pressure on the schedule and had the foundation wall repaired without delay to the project.

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Glenmore Gardens Parkade Restoration