Case Studies
Allan Block case studies showcase real-world retaining wall and fencing projects across residential, commercial, and public applications. These highlight how Allan Block systems solve challenges like steep slopes, poor soils, tight spaces, and sound control.
Showing 50 projects
Historic Residence
A New Look on a Historic Residence
- AB Fence
- Preserved 19th-century architecture
- Blended seamlessly with the town’s historic character
- Enhanced privacy and security in the backyard
Hydro Bridge
BC Hydro Takes Utilities to New Heights
- AB Europa Collection, AB Abbey Blend Pattern
- LEED Gold certified project
- Built on remote mountain site
- Terraced walls with geogrid RSS
White Springs Farm
Old Plans for a New Fence
- AB Fence
- Replaced costly precast design
- Completed in just 40 workdays
- Local materials reduced costs
Six Points
Using Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System
- AB Vertical INDOT
- Saved the county thousands of dollars in project cost
- Grouted cores helped disperse load
- Height: 18ft
Skyline Plaza Park
Rooftop Garden and Landscaping on the Roof of Skyline Plaza
- AB Classic
- 1-acre rooftop park
- 650 yards of lightweight soil
- Structural foam for weight control
Westmoore Development
Alternative Options – Allan Block as a Masonry Application
- AB Classic and AB Vertical
- 19 AB walls optimize land use
- Masonry design protects tree roots
- AB Vertical used near property lines
- Consistent look across all walls
Lake Tulloch
Flood Control System for Lake Has Aestheic Appeal
- AB Stones & AB Classic
- Walls built above 510 ft elevation
- Curved layouts with stairs & patios
- Used 3D plans for tight shoreline
Candelas Medical Terraced Wall
Level Surface for Candelas Medical Development
- AB Ashlar Blend
- Height: 35 ft.
- Tiers: 7
- 2.000 ft wall in 125 days
Midland County GRS-IBS Bridge
Bridge Abutments with GRS-IBS System and Allan Block
- AB Vertical
- First GRS-IBS in the county
- Built on tongue-and-groove pad
- Completed in under 3 weeks
Weston Corners
Other Reinforcement Options Save the Day
- AB Ashlar Blend Pattern
- 30-ft wall with pilaster look
- Soil nails avoid gas easement
- Bedrock excavation required
Alpine Summit
Alpine Summit Center Gets a Retaining Wall to Support its Parking Lot
- AB Stones
- Max Height: 16ft
- Solved Sewer & Site Limits
- 800+ft of AB Wall Installed
Evergreen Community Association
Durable, Sound-Reducing Solution
- AB Fence
- 1400 ft (427 m) long
- 1400 ft (427 m)
Kilkenny Drive
Community Ring Dike Is Solution to Flooding on the Red River
- AB Stones
- Terraced design with geogrid
- Integrated clay core dike
- Preserved trees and yard space
Nardei Fence
Landscape Enhancement with AB Fence
- AB Fence
- Custom Kananaskis Grey blend
- I-beam posts for narrow footprint
- Contractor's first AB Fence build
Whitefish Town Pump
Multiple Tiers to Solution for the Whitefish Town Pump Station
- AB Stones
- Utilized AB Walls Design Software
- 60/40 gray-tan block blend
- Snowstorm delayed construction
Vintage at SLO Apartment Homes
The Solution to Problematic Site Conditions
- AB Classic
- Multi-Tiered Wall Design
- Retaining Wall Added Stability
- Clean Look with Allan Block
I-95 Jupiter Interchange
Bold New Look for I-95 Jupiter Interchange
- AB Aztec
- Terraced design on steep slopes
- Completed in 20 business days
- Showcases native tropical plants
24 at Broomfield
Adding Value to Luxury Living with AB™ Fence System
- AB Fence
- 6 ft. tall ashlar pattern design
- Engineered for wind & soil loads
- Prebuilt bond beams for efficiency
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
Terraced Walls Provide More Useable Land for Veteran Housing
- AB Fieldstone
- 3 tiers creating overlook
- Heights reaching 16 ft (4.8 m)
Bike Path & Bridges
Pedestrian bridges, a bike path and waterways in Hengelo - Netherlands
- AB Lite Stone
- Size: 18,000 Units
Lennar Homes
Lennar Homes Finds Peace with AB Fence as a Solution
- AB Fence
- Mitigated highway noise effectively
- Expanded to 10 ft. height post-testing
- Efficient install with custom jigs
Saddlebrook Golf Club
Golf Course Re-Opened with Brand New Walls
- AB Classic
- Replaced failing timber walls
- Curved design for aesthetics
- Completed in 4 weeks
Lord Shaughnessy
Same Complex, New Walls
- AB Classic
- Used No-Fines Concrete (NFC)
- Limited excavation space
- Maximized usable patio area
Goodwin Residence
Terraced Wall Converted into Entertainment Hub
- AB Stones
- Replaced 3 Terraces with 11.6 ft wall
- Added 600 sq. ft of entertainment space
- Integrated BBQ, pool, tiki hut
Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course Expansion
An Allan Block Masonry Application Wall Excels In A Complicated Space
- AB Classic
- Hybrid masonry and geogrid design
- Engineered around water main
- Completed in 2 weeks
Brenda Cowan Elementary
New School Includes Stellar New Exterior
- AB Classic Ashlar Blend Pattern
- 28% Cost Savings
- Walls up to 15ft tall
Bottomly Creek Drive
Rural Municipality Controls Flood Waters with an Allan Block Dike Project
- AB Stones
- 3700 Square Ft AB Stone Walls
- Back-to-Back Walls With Clay Core
- Terraced Design for Aesthetics
- Riprap and Matting for Stability
ParkVue at Livingston
Allan Block Wall Combines with Natural Stone to Create Beautiful Waterfall
- AB Classic
- 25ft Tall Natural Waterfall
- Terraced Walls With Geogrid
- Integrated Pond and Landscaping
Interchange 55 Logistics Park
Combining Geogrid Reinforcement and Soil Nails on Project was Best Option
- AB Classic
- Over 100ft site grade change
- Geogrid & Soil Nail Reinforcements
- Fast-tracked Design-Build Project
Springs at Eagle Bend
AB Fence and AB Retaining Walls Solve the Many Site Problems
- AB Classic & AB Fence
- 17,000 sq ft AB Classic walls
- 8,500 sq ft AB Fence
- Walls up to 16 ft tall
San Diego Jewish Academy
Unused and Under Utilized Hillside Gets a New Look and a New Purpose
- AB Rocks
- Seismic: Zone 4 design
- Max Height: 50 ft (15.2 m)
- Reinforcement: Geogrid Soil Reinforcement, Shotcrete & Soil Nails
- Slope: 2:1 Above
- Grid Lengths: Averaged 80% Wall Height
University of Arkansas
Go Razorbacks!
- AB Fence
- Campus Wall Enhances Drainage
- Custom Razorback pads attached to the wall
Tallest Sound Barrier
AB Fence Solves the Problem for Required Tall Sound Wall
- AB Fence
- 30 ft tall AB Fence installed
- Mitigated noise and light pollution
- Engineered with large caisson footings
DePauw University
Allan Block is always a better solution
- AB Ashlar Blend
- 7-tiered terraced walls
- Award-winning project
Marston Slopes Sound Barrier
Replacing an Old Wooden Fence
- AB Fence
- Size: 2,000 lineal ft(610 m)
- 8 ft tall Ashlar pattern design
- Engineered for 115 mph winds
- Integrated custom entry signage
Yates Residence
Sunken Patio Offers Privacy
- AB Lite Stone
- Hardscapes North America 2014 Project of The Year
- Curved AB walls create sunken patio
- Travertine surfaces with steel accents
- Retractable TV and custom bar installed
- Fire pit offers lakefront evening views
Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites
New Development Elevated with Unique Foundation Solution
- AB Classic
- Very poor and organic soils needed to be removed and replaced
- 100-year flood elevation was used
- Max Wall Height: Approximately 30 ft (9.1 m)
CSX Intermodal Facility
Various Reinforcement Methods Make Difficult Project Possible
- AB Collection
- Max Height: 35 ft
- Reinforcement: Geogrid, Soil Nails, Sheet piles
West Windsor Gardens
Stormwater Basin at West Windsor Gardens
- AB Classic
- 60,000 cu. ft. basin built
- Protects nearby wetlands
- Back-to-back wall design
- Height: 8ft (2.4m)
State Route 14
Upgrading a Major Freeway
- AB Vertical
- 9 walls spanning nearly 1 mile
- Walls up to 30 ft tall
- Integrated crash barriers and moment slabs
Thialf Park
New Community Park Created from Difficult Site in Arnhem, Netherlands
- AB Lite Stone
- Size: 17,000 units
- 8 ft tall water control wall
- Contained contaminated soil
Braemar Ridge Plaza
Braemar Ridge Office Plaza
- AB Fieldstone, Sierra Series
- 20 ft wall with no-fines concrete
- Unified site aesthetics
Okanagan Lake
Steep Slopes Transformed into Useable Space
- AB Classic
- Max Height: 44 ft (13.4 m)
- Transformed slope into pool area
- 5 terraced walls with geogrid
Woodland Heights
Retaining Walls Built in Tight Places
- AB Classic
- No-Fines Concrete used for backfill
- Replaced failing timber wall
- Phased build handled heavy rain
- Max Height: 8ft
Meadow Substation
Meadow Substation Security Fence Project
- AB Fence
- 12 ft tall AB Fence installed
- Enhanced noise and security
- Cost-effective, aesthetic solution
Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo: New Entry with Old World Charm
- AB Europa Collection - AB Abbey Blend Patterned Retaining Walls
- Included pedestrian bridge
- Detention Basins
- Permeable pavers to capture rainwater
Progress Quarry
Retaining Walls Add Beauty to Commercial Project in Residential Setting
- AB Collection & AB Courtyard Collection
- 30 Walls in two phases
- Ranging in height up to a 27 ft (8.23 m) maximum height
Herrick Street Bridge
Allan Block Builds A Bridge to the Rail Station
- AB Classic
- Max Height: 26ft (8m)
Skyline Ridge
Retaining Walls Bring Living to New Heights
- AB Classic
- 75,000 AB Units
- 70.0 ft (21 m) total wall height
- 90 ft (27 m) grade change
High Pointe Commons
Large Retaining Wall Project Comes Together with Good Planning
- AB Classic
- Max Height: 18.0 ft (5.48 m)
- Length: 710 ft (216 m)