The retaining wall between the Convent of Maternity BVM Parish and the neighboring two and a half story brick structure was failing. The neighbor’s foundation was on the brink of collapse.
Work Included:
Careful demolition of existing wall
Underpinning of neighboring foundation
Construction of new retaining wall, drainage system, and walkway with stairs
Architect: N/A
Location: Chicago, IL
Engineer: Forefront Structural Engineers Inc.
Service: Structural Repairs & Forensic Work