The renovation work was carried out by specialist main contractor Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL), in partnership with Warings Construction Group and BAA.

The UK’s second largest airport, Gatwick handles nearly 33m passengers each year. The 6-storey structure was originally built in 1973, with an anticipated lifespan of 30 years. It houses a bus station at ground level and a hotel is situated alongside. Disruption to passenger and hotel guests, as well as time out of service, made any considerations regarding demolition and replacement out of the question.

The refurbishment ‘challenge’ for BAA was to develop a good as new, state-of-the-art car park that would provide a further 25 to 30 years of operational life, whilst catering for specific airport passenger requirements, with safety and functionality paramount.

One of Warings initial tasks was to identify a repair specialist able to provide corrosion control, concrete removal and replacement, anti-carbonation coating application and deck waterproofing expertise. In addition, the company appointed had to comply with BAA’s latest and most highly specified car park standards – hence the appointment of CRL.

CRL has more than 50 years experience in the business of car park renovation and refurbishment. In addition to work carried out at Gatwick, the company’s extensive capabilities include condition surveys, cladding repair, structural strengthening, joint systems, new signage, M&E lighting, CCTV security, ticketing systems and vehicle barriers.