Upgrading, Maintaining, and Repairing Parking Structures

Parking structures face constant wear from weather, traffic, and environmental exposure. This course provides hands-on guidance for evaluating structural conditions, choosing appropriate repair systems, and planning preventive maintenance. Whether you're managing daily operations or overseeing major upgrades, you'll gain actionable insights to improve safety, durability, and performance.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate the condition of existing parking structures and identify signs of deterioration.
  • Select appropriate materials and systems for maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation.
  • Implement effective procedures to extend service life and reduce long-term costs.

Who Should Attend:

  • Parking facility managers and operations staff responsible for upkeep and safety.
  • Architects and engineers involved in parking structure design, assessment, or renovation.
  • Maintenance and repair personnel seeking practical, field-tested techniques.

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Take course number RA00288 when it’s offered next.

Course Details: RA00288

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Course Outline

Introduction to Parking Structure Maintenance
  • Overview of common deterioration mechanisms and service life expectations. 
Condition Assessment Techniques
  • Visual inspections, non-destructive testing, and documentation practices.
Identifying Structural and Surface Distress
  • Cracking, spalling, corrosion, joint failure, and drainage issues.
Material Selection for Repairs
  • Choosing appropriate concrete repair products, sealants, and coatings.
Preventive Maintenance Strategies
  • Routine cleaning, sealing, joint maintenance, and protective treatments.
Repair and Rehabilitation Methods
  • Structural strengthening, patching, overlays, and corrosion mitigation.
Waterproofing and Drainage Improvements
  • Membranes, sealers, and drainage system upgrades.
Planning and Budgeting for Maintenance Programs
  • Lifecycle cost analysis and prioritizing repairs.
Contracting and Construction Considerations
  • Working with vendors, phasing repairs, and minimizing disruption.
Case Studies and Lessons Learned
  • Real-world examples of successful upgrades and common pitfalls.

Program Director & Instructors

  • Program Director

    Benjamin Jordan

Total Credits:
CEU 1.4
PDH 14

Course Administration

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Payment Options

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

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  • Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
  • Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
  • You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

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  • Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
  • Provide the registrations representative with:
    • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
    • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

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Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

  • Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
  • Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
  • Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

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Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

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