Since 1998, Building & Earth has been providing professional engineering services to the design and construction industry. We specialize in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections and environmental consulting.
Building & Earth is registered in 35 states and has a staff of over 200 people located in nineteen cities. Our professional staff is capable of supporting clients throughout the United States.
Our Project Experience

Spirit Aerosystems
Location: Kinston, North Carolina
Project Value: $600 Million
Project Scope: Provided geotechnical and materials testing and Special Inspection services for 600,000 sq. ft. aircraft fuselage manufacturing facility and adjoining office complex. Facility had numerous large equipment pads and cranes which required tight tolerances for settlement.

Norfolk Southern Locomotive Service Facility
Location: Irondale, Alabama
Project Value: $6.7 Million
Project Scope: Provided construction materials testing services including soils, concrete, aggregate and steel for new $6.7 Million 3 track locomotive service facility involving heavy foundations and slabs.

LeHigh Cement Expansion
Location: Leeds, Alabama
Project Value: $50 Million
Project Scope: Provided geotechnical exploration, foundation installation observation and construction materials testing for major expansion including a 160′ diameter by 200′ tall cement storage silo as well as geotechnical services for planned stockpile of 2 million+ cubic yards of material as part of the quarry relocation.

Posco Steel
Location: McCalla, Alabama
Project Value: $17 Million
Project Scope: Provided materials testing and inspection services for a 150,000 sqf., 120,000 ton per year steel processing facility.
meet our board

Deepa Bhate
Founder & CEO

Jeffrey A. Cowen, P.G., P.E.
Founding Partner & President

Robert M. Adams, P.E.
Founding Partner, VP, Chief Materials Engineer

C. Mark Nolen, P.E.
Executive Vice President
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Careers At Building & Earth
We have opportunities for you whether you are just out of school ready to begin a new career or you are an industry veteran with years of experience. We hire for geotechnical jobs as well as other positions. In addition to geotechnical services, we also perform environmental work, special inspections, and construction materials testing. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Take some time and explore the opportunities we have available. If you want a career that is rewarding and challenging, explore our site and consider joining our team.
What makes Building & Earth a great place to work?
- Company Paid holiday
- Paid Time Off
- Supplemental Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Health, Vision & Dental
- Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
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