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An inside look at the new Building & Earth Soil Mechanics and Environmental Teaching Lab

Introducing the Building & Earth Sciences
Soil Mechanics and Environmental Teaching Lab
at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

As students head back to class this week, those returning to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Engineering School will have the opportunity to step into a cutting edge laboratory environment, located at UAB’s new Frances and Miller Gorrie Hall, inside the University’s Science and Engineering Complex.

Building & Earth CEO Deepa Bhate meets with Senator Katie Britt of Alabama.

Taking Alabama’s Construction
Industry to Capitol Hill

This week, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C. with fellow leaders from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and meet with Senator Katie Britt during a luncheon. It was an energizing reminder of why ABC’s advocacy matters — and just how much is at stake for our industry right now.

Building & Earth president Jeffrey Cowen, PE, PG

Celebrating Engineers Week
Take Three: a Q&A with Jeffrey Cowen, PG, PE

1. What motivated you to pursue professional registration? My first degree was in geology, and I started working in the geotechnical field because it was the only job I could find due to the economy when I graduated in 1982. As an entry level technician,

Celebrating Engineers Week
Take Three: Q&A with Max Hinchion, PE

1. You recently obtained your PE license – congratulations! How did the team here help you get across the finish line? The team helped me by reviewing reports, answering technical questions, and giving me exposure to real-world problems that helped me internalize what I was

Celebrating Engineers Week
Take Three: Q&A with Quinton Mann, EI

1. You just passed the PE exam and are now working toward the experience milestones to obtain your PE. What motivated you to take this step in your career? I chose to take this step because I saw it as an important milestone in order

Mark Nolen, PE, Executive Vice President

Celebrating Engineers Week
Take Three: a Q&A with Mark Nolen, PE

1. What is one fundamental engineering principle that has remained constant despite the massive shifts throughout the years? Based on my four decades of experience, I’ve found that successful geotechnical engineering always comes back to the same core ideas: using sound judgement, taking the time

Nathan Anderson, PE, Branch Manager, Louisville, KY

Celebrating Engineers Week
Take Three: Q&A with Nathan Anderson, PE

1. You are the youngest PE we have on staff. Congratulations! This means you’ve achieved PE status early in your career. What was your strategy for balancing the required experience hours with the intense study needed for the exam? I believe industry experience is critical, especially

Outstanding in the Field: Engineering Graduate Guada Gonzalez

Outstanding in the Field:
Guada Gonzalez
Field Professional II
Raleigh, NC

My Why: My position has allowed me to use my love for the outdoors and my degree in Geology and make a fun and rewarding career out of it. I manage geotechnical projects as well as spend a good amount of time behind the drill

Get to Know the Team: Joe McFalls

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at Building & Earth? It’s important to us that we place a focus on empowering the members of our team through technology and knowledge. Our leadership team encourages continued education and professional development, because we are

Taking to the Field for a Good Cause

For our team, dedication to both our work and the communities we live in are of the utmost importance. This year, we are proud to continue our support of Children’s Harbor and Magic Moments. Children’s Harbor is a local organization that provides children with serious

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