A five-story residential structure was planned at a university campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The development included a multi-level parking garage and a mixed-use structure containing nearly 200 residential units. Excavations in excess of 25 feet were required to construct the basement level of the parking garage.

Civil Solutions designed a system of temporary earth retention to accommodate the construction sequence and protect the adjacent streets, utilities and structures. The shoring system was composed of a soldier pile retaining wall with temporary wood lagging. Once completed, the system amounted approximately 15,000 square-feet of exposed wall façade. In addition, the concrete contractor utilized the retaining wall as a one-side form during construction of the exterior foundation walls. The design and application allowed the contractor the place concrete within tight access constraints without damaging the existing structures.