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Concrete Rehabilitation for Complex Structures Across British Columbia
Different Structures Require Different Approaches
Retro brings experience across a range of building types and infrastructure environments, adapting the approach to the structure, site conditions and long-term performance requirements.
We specialize in the following projects:
Parkades & Parking Structures
Commercial Office Buildings
Condominium & Multi-Residential Buildings
Institutional Facilities
Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
Bridges & Civil Infrastructure
PARKING STRUCTURES AND TRAFFIC DECKS
Protecting high-use structures from moisture, corrosion & wear
Retro specializes in full-scope restoration and protection for active commercial and residential parkades - phased around your operations so the structure stays open while the work gets done.
Common requirements:
Parkade concrete restoration
Traffic coating and deck waterproofing systems
Expansion joint failure and replacement
Structural slab repair and rehabilitation
Concrete deterioration and spalling
Active leak remediation
Waterproofing membranes
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Completing Complex Repairs While Businesses Remain Operational
Retro delivers full-scope restoration and protection for income-producing assets. Sequenced around tenant operations, lease obligations, and access constraints so the work gets done without the disruption that kills deals.
Common requirements:
Concrete repair and restoration
Traffic deck waterproofing
Expansion joint replacement
Active leak remediation
Structural strengthening
Parkade rehabilitation
Oakridge Centre Redevelopment
Challenge: Complex structural conditions across one of Vancouver’s largest mixed-use redevelopment projects.
Outcome: Canada’s largest expansion joint project, delivered across thousands of linear feet of specialized systems.
CONDOMINIUM & MULTI-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Protecting Shared Spaces While Restoring Long-term Property Value
Retro delivers full-scope concrete rehabilitation for occupied residential buildings, phased around resident access and coordinated to minimize the disruption that turns a necessary repair into a political problem.
Common requirements:
Parkade rehabilitation
Balcony restoration
Suspended slab repair
Crack and leak injection
Membrane replacement
Building envelope repairs
INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES
Safe, Phased Repairs in Active, Public Environments
Retro delivers structural concrete repair, waterproofing, and seismic strengthening for institutional environments where the standard for planning, sequencing, and documentation is non-negotiable.
Common requirements:
Concrete restoration
Waterproofing systems
Leak remediation
Structural strengthening
Phased project delivery
Long-term asset preservation
INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
Heavy-duty Repairs Designed Around Demanding Operations
Retro delivers heavy-duty concrete repair, structural stabilization and protective systems for industrial environments where safety, durability and minimal operational disruption are essential.
Common requirements:
Heavy-duty concrete repair
Structural stabilization
Grouting and injection
Void filling
Load-capacity upgrades
Protective coating systems
BRIDGES & CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE
High-performance Repairs for Critical Public Assets
Retro delivers structural concrete rehabilitation, waterproofing and expansion joint systems for bridges, tunnels and public works where safety, durability and long-term performance are critical.
Common requirements:
Structural rehabilitation
Concrete repair
Waterproofing systems
Expansion joint replacement
Grouting and injection
High-performance protection
Retro Specialty Contractors has worked collaboratively with Jacob Bros Construction to deliver multiple successful projects including a variety of concrete restoration, coating and expansion joints.
Their involvement in recommending products and methodologies to complex problems has allowed us to deliver competitive solutions for our clients. We have worked with Retro since the inception of Jacob Bros in 2008.
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HOW WE WORK ACROSS ALL PROJECTS
Adaptable Execution Guided by Project Specifications
We work closely with engineers, consultants, property managers and general contractors to coordinate repairs around the structure, operating environment and project requirements. Our approach supports: Specification compliance
Clear project coordination
Safe execution
Efficient scheduling
Minimal disruption
Long-term performance
Retro Specialty Contractors serves clients throughout British Columbia, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, and surrounding communities.
Understanding the Structure Leads to Better Repair Decisions
Different assets fail in different ways. Experience across multiple project types helps us identify risks early, select appropriate systems and plan work around real operating conditions.
