AbstractProbably one of the most challenging geotechnical tasks in urban areas is supporting of deep foundation pits. In some regions this task is pretty hard to accomplish due to the limited experience of the contractors in the field of geotechnical structures, the lack of proper construction equipment, specific urban planning etc. Providing sufficient number of parking lots is the most common reason for the construction of underground levels in new buildings. On the other hand, such approach demands capable, experienced contractors and proper geotechnical design. This paper deals with several case studies of structures for retaining of foundation pits. The referred structures are constructed on different sites in the Republic of Macedonia. The depth of the excavation pits varies between 6 m and 10 m, but from design point of view more important is the complexity of the geotechnical conditions. The excavation pits are retained by diaphragm walls, steel struts, anchors and reinforced concrete pile walls.