Temporary Shoring for Retail TI Construction Retrofit
When undertaking a major Tenant Improvement (TI) or retrofit project within an existing commercial space, maintaining structural integrity during critical demolition and replacement phases is paramount. This project involved providing precise structural engineering for a complex shoring operation to facilitate necessary upgrades to the foundation and columns of an active retail/commercial building.
Our client required the removal of existing HSS posts and the replacement of their associated footings and posts. This procedure demanded that the existing roof structure remain safely supported throughout the entire process, including demolition and new construction—a task that required expert temporary structural intervention.
RPM's Solution: Engineered Temporary Shoring Design
RPM was engaged to provide the complete engineering design for the temporary shoring system. Our services ensured that the existing roof structure's load was safely transferred and supported during the removal and replacement of the permanent HSS posts and footings.
Key elements of our approach included:
Load Analysis: Precise calculation of the structural loads exerted by the roof and associated systems onto the temporary shoring.
System Design: Engineering a shoring system that was both robust enough for safety and adaptable enough to allow construction crews the necessary access to remove and replace the posts and footings efficiently.
Safety Compliance: Ensuring the design met all current safety regulations and building codes for temporary construction.
This project highlights RPM's expertise in specialized structural engineering that facilitates major retrofits, minimizes construction risk, and allows clients to safely upgrade the foundational elements of their existing buildings.
