When deteriorating concrete put occupants at risk, RSI delivered precision life safety repairs, eliminating hazards, restoring structural integrity, and protecting everyone inside.
Spalling concrete and exposed rebar on a high-traffic commercial property — RSI was called in to eliminate the hazard before someone got hurt.
The US Bank building presented a clear and urgent life safety concern: deteriorating concrete overhead was spalling, exposing rebar and creating falling debris hazards for employees and visitors below. For a high-profile, high-traffic commercial property, the situation demanded immediate, expert attention.
RSI was brought in to assess the full scope of deterioration and execute targeted concrete repair and life safety work. Our team quickly mobilized, established a safe worksite perimeter, and got to work, minimizing disruption to daily building operations while addressing every compromised surface with precision and care.
RSI’s crew set up a controlled worksite at the US Bank building entrance, protecting occupants and pedestrians throughout the repair process.
The RSI Approach
Assess. Repair. Protect.
RSI approached the US Bank life safety project the same way we approach every high-stakes repair: with a thorough assessment, a clear plan, and relentless attention to quality and safety at every step.
Thorough Assessment
Before a single repair was made, RSI conducted a detailed inspection to map every area of spalling concrete, exposed rebar, and structural deterioration. This gave the building owner a clear picture of the hazards at hand, and gave RSI the information needed to build an efficient, targeted repair plan.
Precision Concrete Repair
Our crews executed full-depth spall repairs, concrete patching, and rebar treatment throughout the affected areas. Each repair was prepared to proper substrate standards and finished with protective coatings engineered to withstand Midwest freeze-thaw cycles, stopping deterioration at the source.
Safety-First Execution
RSI coordinated closely with building management to sequence work in a way that kept occupants safe and operations running. Our team maintained strict worksite safety protocols throughout, consistent with an EMR well below the national average and our repeated recognition as a LECET MN & ND Contractor Award of Excellence recipient.
Results
Craftsmanship That Lasts
Road-side scaffolding erected by RSI to access and repair deteriorating concrete on the US Bank building’s exterior.The US Bank building after RSI completed all life safety repairs. Structural hazards eliminated, building integrity restored.
When RSI completed work at US Bank, the result was more than a repaired facade. It was a building returned to full safety compliance, with durable repairs engineered to last. The project was delivered on time and on budget, with zero compromise on quality. That’s the RSI standard: craftsmanship that protects and preserves the places and spaces that fuel the future.
Life Safety Issues Can’t Wait
If your building has spalling concrete, exposed rebar, or other structural concerns, RSI has the expertise and track record to address them quickly, safely, and correctly. Let’s build a plan together.