Tuscaloosa, AL Branch
Relationships First, Excellence Always
Our Tuscaloosa, AL, team has an extensive knowledge of the area’s geology, enabling them to provide well-informed site knowledge to meet your project needs. We offer special inspection services to ensure compliance with International Building Code (IBC) requirements, such as floor flatness testing, StructureScan Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), thermal image scanning, and more. Our local team is experienced in performing the field work necessary to formulate the basis for our team of geotechnical engineers in Tuscaloosa to provide analysis, and design recommendations specific to your site.
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
1061 Martin Luther King Blvd, Unit 1
Northport, AL 35476
Contact Information
Phone: (205) 710-3500
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 Tuscaloosa, Alabama and beyond. Request a proposal or contact our branch manager to get started
Construction & Engineering
Careers in Tuscaloosa, 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
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Most well-known for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Tuscaloosa is a charming and energetic college town. The University of Alabama draws thousands of students, alumni, tourists and sports fans to the city every year. Living here puts you in the middle of the action, with game days exploding with excitement, especially for the beloved Crimson Tide football team. But Tuscaloosa isn’t all about sports. The university’s museums offer cultural experiences, and the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk provides a scenic path for biking, walking, or enjoying live music at the amphitheater.
The town that surrounds the campus is charming and historic in its own right. (Little known fact: Tuscaloosa previously served as the state capitol of Alabama from 1826 to 1846.) The music and arts scene in Tuscaloosa is thriving. Students and residents congregate at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater regularly for open-air concerts, and each year Tuscaloosa is the host of both the Kentuck Art Festival and the Druid City Arts Festival. Locals enjoy the city’s dining scene, which includes long-standing fan favorites like Dreamland BBQ.
Beyond the university, you’ll find a strong focus on healthcare and manufacturing, providing diverse job opportunities. Tuscaloosa boasts a lower cost of living than the national average, making it an attractive option for young professionals and families.