Birmingham, AL Branch
Relationships First, Excellence Always
Building & Earth was founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1999. Though we have expanded our footprint to 16 locations across the South and Midwest since then, we are still proud to still serve the Central Alabama area through our headquarters in Birmingham.
Our Birmingham team has an extensive knowledge of the area’s geologic conditions, and their impact on the site development and foundation design, enabling them to provide well-informed site knowledge to meet your project needs. In addition to geotechnical and environmental consulting services, our Birmingham office offers a full range of construction materials testing and special inspection services to ensure compliance with International Building Code (IBC) requirements, as well as special services, such as geophysical site evaluations, floor flatness testing, StructureScan Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Pile Driving Analysis (PDA), thermal image scanning, and more.
At the Helm
Branch Manager Joey Jones, P.E.
Joey Jones, P.E., serves as the Birmingham Branch Manager at Building & Earth, where he oversees branch operations and staff engineers. With 24 years of experience in civil engineering and 12 of those focused on geotechnical engineering, Joey brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. His leadership and strategic vision contribute significantly to the Birmingham Branch’s success, where he enjoys fostering the growth and development of his team members’ careers.
Since joining Building & Earth in 2012 as a staff engineer, Joey has steadily advanced, moving to Geotechnical Department Manager before assuming his current position as Branch Manager in 2020. Today, he serves as a valuable member of the company’s Senior Management Committee and is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) in seven states.
Joey holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Beyond his professional pursuits, Joey enjoys an active lifestyle. In his free time, you’ll find him navigating turns or drafting in a pack of his cycling buddies, spending time with friends on the golf course, listening to records, or in the company of his wife Amy and their beloved dog Walter.
Address
5545 Derby Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
Contact Information
Phone: (205) 836-6300
Fax: (205) 836-9007
Email: Submit Form
Hours
Mon-Fri
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM or scheduled as needed
Build with Us
Our team of professional engineers and CMT experts look forward to learning how we can help you build Birmingham and beyond. Request a proposal or contact our branch manager to get started.
Construction & Engineering
Careers in Birmingham, AL
Want to join an elite team? As an ENR Top 500 professional service firm with 16 locations across the Southeast and Midwest, we’re committed to the pursuit of excellence and finding innovative solutions for our customers. This culture of community and prioritizing relationships has been essential to our success and hitting our 25-year anniversary milestone. We are looking for a select few team players to join our unique culture.
What We Do
Building & Earth office provides a full range construction materials testing (CMT) services including Laboratory and Field Testing, Soil Testing, Asphalt Testing and Concrete Testing.
Asphalt Testing
- Superpave Mix Evaluation
- Stability & Flow
- Marshall Density
- Bulk Specific Gravity
- Extraction/Gradation
Concrete Testing
- Compressive Strength
- Flexural Strength
- Unit Weight
- Mix Design
- Splitting Tensile Test
Field Testing
- Compaction and Moisture Testing of Soil and Base
- Foundation Observations
- Concrete testing including Slump, Air Content, Compressive strength
- Masonry Testing and Observation Services
- Asphalt Testing Services
Soil Testing
- Modified & Standard Proctor
- Swell Testing of Plastic Soils
- Classification Tests (Gradation/Atterberg Limit Tests)
- California Bearing Ratio
- Limerock Bearing Ratio
Our drilling and coring services team has vast knowledge of testing and evaluating subsurface conditions and materials.
- Split Spoon and Shelby Tube Sampling
- Rock Coring
- Concrete Coring
- Mineral Investigation
- Borrow Pit Investigation
- Well Monitoring
- All-Terrain Drilling Capabilities
To avoid the cost and stress of dealing with hazardous materials Building & Earth provides Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) as well as lead and asbestos surveys.
- Geological Investigations
- Site Selection Evaluation Studies
- Phase I ESA
- Phase II ESA
- ESAs to comply with National Environmental Policy Act
Our professional geotechnical engineers possess significant experience with the unique subsurface geological conditions of each region we service.
- Geotechnical engineering
- Geotechnical consulting
- Geotechnical Engineers staffing
- Subsurface exploration
- Geophysical seismic site classification
- Dynamic soils properties (seismic and cyclical)
- Ground penetrating radar (GPR) studies
- Site excavation planning including dewatering design
- Engineering geology/geologic studies
- Mechanically-stabilized earth fill design
- Sinkhole exploration and remediation recommendations
- Impoundment liner design
- Field permeability testing
- Field soil strength testing
- Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring
We offer a broad array of special inspection services including: structured steel inspections, masonry inspections, coatings inspections, roofing inspections, pavement inspections and failure investigation and analysis.
Structural Steel Inspections
- Certified Welding Inspectors
- Audit of plant and field procedures to determine conformance
- Destructive and nondestructive testing
- Welder and procedure qualification
- Prepare and evaluate welding procedures
Masonry Inspections
- Reinforcing steel observation
- Preparing and testing mortar and grout specimens
- Concrete block, brick and masonry prism testing
- Observation of conformance with construction documents
- Absorption and Efflorescence
Coatings Inspections
- Fireproofing-thickness, density, adhesion/cohesion
- Intumescent Paint
- Paint – wet and dry film thickness
Roofing Inspections
- Roofing Inspectors
- Evaluation of roofing materials and specifications
- Application and conformance monitoring
Pavement Inspections
- Pavement management services
- Pavement Condition Surveys and tests for functional and structural distress
Failure Investigation and Analysis
- Evaluate distress in architectural and structural materials
- Provide litigation support and expert services
Building & Earth is dedicated to providing the most current, innovative technology to satisfy our clients’ demands for more useful information utilizing minimally invasive techniques.
- Seismic Site Classification utilizing shear wave analysis (Re-Mi)
- Non-invasive studies utililizing StructureScan/UtilityScan ground penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Floor Flatness Profiling utilizing FACE Dipstick Device
- Thermal Image Scanning utilizing FLIR
- Slip Resistance Testing
- Concrete Floor Gloss Testing (Static Coefficient of Friction)
- Condition Survey of Structures
Living & Working in
Birmingham, Alabama
There’s a reason locals say, “It’s nice to have you in Birmingham!” Dubbed the Magic City, the area offers a unique blend of Southern charm and urban energy, with a thriving restaurant scene, exciting museums, and a deep appreciation for the Civil Rights Movement, evident in its historical landmarks and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
While some may come for the low cost of living and the great climate, Birmingham’s reputation as a foodie city is not something to ignore. For three years in a row, Zagat named Birmingham one of the Most Exciting Food Cities in America and our chefs often qualify as James Beard Award Finalists. The Birmingham area is also known for top-notch higher-education institutions, including UAB, Miles College, and Samford University.
Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the Birmingham Legion, its professional soccer team and the Birmingham Barons baseball team, which plays at the award-winning Regions Field ballpark, situated adjacent to Railroad Park, an urban oasis in the heart of the city.
Birmingham is also home to Barber Motorsports Park and Museum, which hosts the annual Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, part of the IndyCar Series, on its 16-turn, 2.38-mile track. The museum has an impressive collection of over 1,600 motorcycles—recognized as the world’s largest motorcycle collection. While you’re here, make sure you check out Vulcan, Birmingham’s city symbol and the largest cast iron statue in the world.