Restoration Engineering

Carl Walker is a nationally recognized leader in the evaluation and restoration of existing parking structures, plazas, and building enclosures/facades. Our specialists provide a thorough analysis of the existing structure’s condition, identify the causes of deterioration, and develop a creative and comprehensive restoration program that often results in a facility that is more efficient, safe, and convenient than when it was new.

Condition Assessments Evaluation Materials Testing Repair Options Selection/Cost Estimation Chloride Testing Carbonation Testing Petrographic Analysis Corrosion Rate Analysis Life Cycle Analysis	Renovation Traffic Flow/Parking Utilization Improvements Entry Reconfiguration/Relocation ADA Accessibility Pedestrian "Wayfinding" Signage Vehicular "Trailblazing" Signage Security Enhancements Lighting Upgrades Elevator Modernization Facade Enhancements
Restoration Implementation Construction Documents DesignBuild Bidding Services Construction Administration	Maintenance Maintenance Recommendations Waterproofing/Protection Penetrating Sealer Application Coatings/Membranes De-Icer Selection Maintenance Schedules
Due Diligence Studies	Forensic and Expert Witness Services
Asset Management

Why choose Carl Walker for Restoration Services?

Carl Walker is highly experienced in building enclosure/facade, plaza, and parking structure restoration. Our Restoration Group has full-time dedicated restoration specialists with experience and expertise in structural analyses, construction document preparation, repair option development, life-cycle cost analyses, and construction administration/review. We’ve developed cost-effective repair solutions for hundreds of successful restoration projects throughout the country.

Restoration Process

Step #1: Evaluation, Step #2: Design, Step #3: Construction

Restoration Awards

Carl Walker provides a unique blend of experience and technical expertise in parking structure evaluation. Our staff of structural engineers have firsthand experience in structure evaluations, repair option/life cycle cost analyses, state-of-the-art design/restoration methods, and maintenance recommendations. Our extensive structural analysis capabilities, in-depth knowledge of durability of materials, effective maintenance procedures, and functional design expertise enable development of repair/improvement alternatives that specifically address life cycle cost/budgetary constraints.

2007 International Parking Institute, Award of Merit
Ottawa Towers Parking and Plaza Restoration, Lansing, MI
2006 International Parking Institute, Award of Merit
2006 International Concrete Repair Institute, Award of Excellence
Grand Rapids Community College Restoration, Grand Rapids, MI
2004 International Concrete Repair Institute, Award of Merit
Promenade Plaza Rehabilitation and Strengthening, Bethesda, MD
2003 International Concrete Repair Institute, Award of Excellence
City of Kentucky Parking Structure #2, Lexington, KY
2002 International Concrete Repair Institute, Honorable Mention Award
151 West Ohio Street Parking Structure Renovations, Indianapolis, IN
2000 International Concrete Repair Institute, Award of Excellence
Maynard Street Parking Structure Restoration and Renovation, Ann Arbor, MI