Little Rock, AR Branch
Relationships First, Excellence Always
Our Little Rock team has an extensive knowledge of the area’s unique soil conditions and geology, enabling them to provide specific local knowledge to meet your project needs. In addition to full-range geotechnical and environmental consulting services, our Little Rock office offers 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 Stuart M. Scheiderer, P. E.
Stuart M. Scheiderer, P.E., serves as the Branch Manager for Building & Earth’s central Arkansas office. With over 25 years of experience in the geotechnical engineering and materials testing field, Stuart specializes in construction materials testing, inspections, and geotechnical engineering. A professional engineer, his experience includes projects across the country, with a primary focus on central and east Arkansas.
Stuart’s career in engineering began after his graduation from Arkansas State University in 1998, where he primarily focused on construction materials testing and inspections. His expertise expanded into geotechnical engineering after obtaining a Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University.
Stuart holds a strong connection to the academic community, serving as an instructor in the Civil & Construction Engineering and Construction Management programs at UA Little Rock. In this role, he acts as a faculty advisor to the Student Chapter of ASCE, mentoring the next generation of engineers, a responsibility he finds deeply rewarding.
Address
29 Collins Industrial Place
Building 1, Suite C
North Little Rock, AR 72113
Contact Information
Phone: (501) 504-6929
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 Little Rock and beyond. Request a proposal or contact our branch manager to get started.
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Careers in Little Rock, AR
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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
Little Rock, Arkansas
The capital city of Arkansas, Little Rock is its largest city, boasting a metro population of just under 730,000. The city plays host to a variety of different festivals and events each year, including the Little Rock Film Festival, the World Cheese Dip Championship, Jazz in the Park, Riverfest, and more. Little Rock is also home to Heifer International, a relief organization that deploys to communities in need worldwide.
Little Rock has 52 parks with more than 5,000 acres, while North Little Rock boasts 12, including the 1,700-acre Burns Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the nation. Pinnacle Mountain State Park is another popular spot to take in the scenery.
If you’re visiting Little Rock, take time out to visit the River Market District—the city’s hub of restaurants, shops, bars, hotels, and more. Take a streetcar through the district and be sure to stop by the Museum of Discovery. Historical landmarks and art attractions abound in Little Rock. Spend some time at the Clinton Presidential Center learning about Arkansas government and history. Find out about the city’s involvement in the Civil Rights movement while visiting the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.