Optimizing Durability Designs to extend the service life of commercial buildings

Commercial

SIMCO’s highly-qualified team of concrete experts has been called upon to help design or preserve many commercial buildings of different kinds around the world. No matter the project, big or small, for a new construction project or for the rehabilitation of an existing building, SIMCO’s main objective is helping our clients with the cost-effective and long-term preservation of their infrastructure.

Deutsche Bank Ground Zero Condition Assessment

Deutsche Bank, Ground Zero, NY

Deutsche Bank, Ground Zero, NY

Assess the level of deterioration, predict the penetration of diesel fuel into two types of concrete elements over a two-year period, and perform numerical simulations to estimate the detrimental consequences of chemical degradation and reinforcing-steel corrosion on the residual service life

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Collapse of concrete slab Marriott Montreal

Collapse of Concrete Side Panel Marriott Montreal

Collapse of Concrete Side Panel Marriott Montreal

Comprehensive investigation into the causes of the failure that led to the collapse of a concrete side panel and recommendations provided to the coroner for the appropriate inspection, maintenance and repair of the building

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Science Building QC Condition Assessment Service Life Evaluation

Science Building, QC

Science Building, QC

Corrective and preventive actions required were recommended to extend the service life of the damaged architectural and structural elements of the building. The repair program allowed the SQI team to adequately plan and budget work required for the effective rehabilitation of the building.

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CSST Head Office Condition Assessment & Service Life Evaluation & repair

CSST Head Office, QC

CSST Head Office, QC

Determine the most cost-effective repair solutions to ensure a maximum durability of the different structural & architectural elements

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