Laying the Groundwork for Landmark Commercial Spaces
From high-rise towers to mixed-use developments, Schnabel delivers geotechnical expertise that supports commercial buildings from the ground up.
Earth Retention Services for
Commercial Projects
Office Buildings
Retail Complexes
Multi-Use Developments
High-Rise & Mid-Rise Towers
Parking Structures
Geotechnical Solutions for Commercial Construction
We offer a full suite of design-build earth retention and foundation services tailored to the needs of commercial construction:
Why Schnabel?
Schnabel understands the unique pressures of commercial construction—tight timelines, limited access, and high expectations. With over 65 years of experience and a commitment to safety and innovation, we deliver geotechnical solutions that keep your project moving forward, on time and on budget.
Reliable, Responsive, and Ready to Build
Partner with Schnabel for geotechnical support that matches your project’s unique needs.
Real-World Results in Commercial Construction
Proven Expertise on Complex Commercial Builds
From deep foundations for urban towers to excavation support for mixed-use developments, Schnabel’s work has powered some of the most iconic commercial projects in the country.
Reston Row East
Promenade Garage
Location:
Reston, VA
Client:
Davis Construction
Background
Comstock Holding Companies Inc. planned a multi-use development including a JW Marriott hotel, office and retail space, condos, and underground parking garages on a 5.5-acre site in Northern Virginia’s rapidly growing Reston Row District.
Schnabel’s Solution
Schnabel was contracted to design and install a temporary excavation support system for five-level underground parking garages. Schnabel installed 120,000 SF of sheeting with over 1,000 temporary tiebacks, including 80-foot-deep single-pass soldier beams.
Results
Completed safely, on schedule, and on budget during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling concurrent work by multiple subcontractors and maintaining project efficiency.
Scottish Rites Apartments
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Client:
Harvey Cleary Builders
Background
Perseus TDC partnered with the Scottish Rite to construct a five-story, 158-unit apartment building behind the historic early-1900s House of the Temple.
Schnabel’s Solution
Schnabel designed a flexible shoring system of soldier piles, wood lagging, and tiebacks to manage challenging soils and protect three adjacent historic structures. The team installed 115 soldier piles with vibration monitoring and 28 micropiles, ensuring lateral and vertical movements remained within strict thresholds.
Results
Shoring and deep foundations were completed safely, protecting all adjacent historic structures. The project successfully mitigated soil, groundwater, and obstruction challenges while maintaining structural integrity and meeting design requirements.