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At Five Star, our focus on Infrastructure & Commercial projects extends across various sectors, including Water Treatment, DOT (Roads, Bridges), and Transportation (Ports, Railroads, and Airports).

We understand the unique challenges and demands of each industry. Whether it’s ensuring clean and safe water supplies, optimizing transportation networks, or constructing vibrant commercial spaces such as stadiums, malls, and hospitals, we are your trusted partner.

With a commitment to excellence and a track record of successful projects, Five Star is ready to support your success.

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Product Solutions for the Infrastructure & Commercial Markets

Infrastructure & Commercial Market Case Studies

WATER TREATMENT STUDIES

  • Cairns Regional Council Vertical Expansion Stormflow Joint Replacements – Queensland, Australia

    For a municipal wastewater tank with deteriorated joints, Five Star Structural Concrete® V/O was used, achieving 2,500 psi in three hours, enabling swift resealing and further joint sealant installation.

MUNICIPAL & DOT STUDIES

  • Desmond Gerald Bridge Replacement – Long Beach, CA USA

    For the construction of a high-clearance bridge, Five Star® SP Epoxy Grout PG was used to securely grout crane-bearing beam pads atop towering columns, ensuring high compressive strength and rapid setting for efficient project progression.

  • Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West Closure Project – LA USA

    To support and secure the world’s largest water drainage pumps in New Orleans’ flood defense system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relied on Five Star Products’ DP Epoxy Grout for its high effective bearing area and versatile performance under extreme conditions.

  • City of Greater – Victoria, Australia

    Mr. Manhole used Five Star® Highway Patch for fast-setting manhole repairs in Geelong, allowing roads to reopen in under four hours, providing quality solutions more efficiently than traditional methods.

  • MANIWAKI COURTHOUSE, Stoncor Canada Elevator Pit Repair – Quebec, Canada

    To fix humidity damage in the Maniwaki Courthouse elevator pit, Five Star® Waterproofing was used, offering a moisture-resistant barrier for both horizontal and vertical applications, proving cost-effective and reliable.

  • Penobscot Narrows Bridge – ME, USA

    Five Star® Special Grout 400 was chosen for its superior corrosion protection and performance on post-tension cables, outperforming competitors in field tests.

  • Mercer St., Geelong Manhole Lid Repairs – Victoria, Australia

    To rapidly repair manhole lids for traffic readiness in 3 hours, Five Star® Highway Patch was used, setting in 2 hours and suitable for horizontal traffic area repairs. The product also offers resistance to common roadway chemicals.

  • Rehabilitation of North and South Dams – South Africa

    To repair the corroded dam structures from 1945, flowing water was halted using Polyurethane, cracks sealed with epoxy, and spalls fixed using Five Star Structural Concrete® or Five Star® Grout. The dam was treated with corrosion inhibitors and Five Star® Waterproofing for added protection.

COMMERCIAL STUDIES

  • LOMA LINDA Children’s Hospital Expansion – Loma Linda, CA USA

    Five Star Hybrid Grout was rigorously tested and chosen for the Loma Linda Campus Transformation Project to ensure the seismic safety of the hospital’s unique structure. It met stringent requirements and was applied in various critical areas, facilitating the project’s expedited schedule.

  • KWAMNYANDU MALL, Aesthcon Construction Concrete Parking Deck Restoration – South Africa

    To repair and protect the rain-damaged Kwamnyandu Mall parking deck, Five Star® Waterproofing with Migratory Corrosion Inhibitor was applied, ensuring low permeability and enhanced resistance against chloride penetration.

  • Sammy Ofer Stadium – Haifa, Israel

    Five Star® Fluid Grout 100 and Five Star® Grout were crucial in constructing a meticulous, environmentally friendly 30,000-seat stadium in Haifa, catering to the convenience of its visitors and players.

TRANSPORTATION STUDIES

  • LAX Airport Taxiways Repairs, Los Angeles, CA USA

    Five Star® Rapid Surface Repair Easy Mix™ swiftly addressed the taxiway’s elevation misalignment at LAX, ensuring rapid set, impact resistance, and allowing the mobile bridge to operate hours after placement, completing the project in two days.

  • SEPTA Regional Rail Train Trestle Baseplate Repair – Media/Elwin Line, PA USA

    For SEPTA’s eroded railroad trestles, Five Star® Fluid Epoxy was chosen to rapidly fill voids during short, off-hours windows. The product was pre-heated to expedite curing, meeting the required strength within the tight timeframe.

  • Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) “L” Track Support Beam Encapsulation Project – Chicago, IL USA

    New steel beams being installed for an above-ground walkway needed to be insulated, or encapsulated, to prevent static electricity generated by the trains from transferring through the beams.

  • LAX AIRPORT, Airport Runways/Taxiways Rapid Surface Repair Easy Mix – Los Angeles, CA USA

    Five Star® Rapid Surface Repair Easy Mix™ was utilized at a major US airport to address cracks, holes, and loose materials on taxiways and lighting systems, providing a permanent bond that prevents foreign object debris and adheres well to asphalt without needing a primer.

  • Brookfield Properties Open Trench Platform Over Active Railroad – New York City, NY USA

    For a challenging bridge project over Penn Station’s railway tracks, Five Star® Special Grout 400 was chosen for its aptness in grouting cables, tendons, and precast panels without disturbing continuous train traffic.

  • Stitching of Wharves 5 & 5 Extension Port of Brisbane, DP World Terminal – Queensland, Australia

    The Challenge involved joining Wharves 5 & 5 Extension under challenging hot and windy conditions on exposed decks using sixteen stress bars. In response, Five Star Structural Concrete ES was chosen for its extended working time and consistent formulation, ensuring the project’s successful completion despite the demanding weather conditions.

  • Jebel Ali Port, Container Terminal 2 – Dubai, UAE

    Five Star® DP Epoxy Grout High Flow was used for its precise alignment and steel adhesion in extending the quay wall, allowing the terminal to handle more vessels and improve efficiency.