Dallas, TX Branch
Relationships First, Excellence Always
Our Dallas-Fort Worth team has an extensive knowledge of the area’s geology, enabling them to provide well-informed site knowledge to meet your project needs. In addition to geotechnical and environmental consulting services, our DFW office offers construction materials testing (CMT) 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 Donnie Ives
Our Dallas team of engineers, technicians, inspectors, and project specialists is led by Donnie Ives. With 28 years of experience in environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and materials testing to projects across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, Donnie has managed numerous subsurface investigations, environmental site assessments, and construction projects.
His expertise spans a wide range of drilling technologies. As a licensed driller who studied environmental sciences at Amarillo College, he has drilled, installed, and plugged hundreds of geotechnical and environmental soil borings, monitor wells, and piezometers, and performed soil and groundwater sampling.
His skills extend to all aspects of construction materials testing and inspection, covering earthwork, foundations, concrete, HMAC, and special inspections. Throughout his career, Donnie has been involved in a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from large-scale energy developments to private and commercial construction. When he’s not spending time with family, you’ll find him on his motorcycle, playing the drums, or volunteering with Christian ministries.
Address
8420 Sterling Street, Suite B
Irving, Texas 75063
Contact Information
Phone: (469) 320-9800
Fax: (918) 439-9255
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 Dallas and beyond. Request a proposal or contact our branch manager to get started.
Construction & Engineering
Careers in Dallas, TX
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
Dallas, Texas
It’s no surprise that people love living in Dallas. With the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro area continuing to experience waves of massive growth, the economy there is booming, particularly in the finance, technology, and healthcare sectors. Numerous corporations headquartered here drive commerce and a healthy job market. All of the growth spurs the need for infrastructure improvements and more residential and commercial development, and at Building & Earth, we’re excited to play a role in the process.
The vibrant culture includes world-class museums like the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, and the Frontiers of Flight Museum, alongside a thriving arts scene with renowned theater companies and an energetic music scene. Foodies will delight in the diverse culinary offerings, with everything from Texas barbecue to trendy gastropubs. Outdoor enthusiasts will find green spaces like Klyde Warren Park perfect for picnics and strolls, while professional sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Mavericks provide year-round entertainment.
Visitors should be sure to check out a few of the city’s classic attractions, including the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza. Families can enjoy the Dallas World Aquarium or a trip to the top of the iconic Reunion Tower.
Fort Worth, also known as Cowtown, holds true to its roots. Cowboys abound, and you can find weekly rodeos at the Stockyards, an annual Fort Worth Stock Show, and quite a few clubs offering a dance floor where you can learn the two-step.