Structural Concrete Systems, LLC offers a variety of services, such as infrastructure repair, building restoration, corrosion control and protection, and concrete repair. They have been in business since 2001. Their reputation is from use of modern methods of structural repair along with a high standard of work, such as exemplified at the Plaza Condominium Complex. Structural Concrete Systems, LLC performed that particular project while the complex was still occupied. The process of repair took a bit longer than expected since the structure had signs of distress, rust stains, and required a chloride ion test to evaluate the underlying condition of the concrete.

Typically, chloride attacks are the first and most imminent problem for a concrete structure. A study showed that 40% of failures in a concrete structure originate from chloride attack. While in the presence of water and oxygen, chloride corrodes the concrete, therefore reducing the strength of the underlying steel and surrounding structure. The presence of chloride in concrete can be caused by a few factors, such as the use of seawater during the concrete mixing process, the use of calcium chloride as an additive, or by use of an aggregate material that contains chloride.

A chloride ion test is an important step in evaluating the condition of a structure before starting the restoration or repair work. Chloride attack can be prevented by application of an anti-carbonation coating, use of corrosion inhibitors, and installation of a cathodic protection system.