Kreg Tool HQ
Ankeny, IA · Industrial · Client: Kreg Tool
Project details
Geotechnical engineering and construction quality control solutions for the corporate headquarters facility in Ankeny, Iowa.
Allender Butzke Engineers Inc.
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About the firm
Allender Butzke Engineers Inc. (ABE) is a Central Iowa civil engineering practice founded in 1992 and headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa. It provides geotechnical engineering, environmental site assessments, and construction quality control services to public and private clients across Iowa and surrounding Midwestern states. With a professional team of engineers and geologists holding advanced degrees, the practice operates its own drilling rigs and in-situ testing equipment, holding accreditation from the AASHTO Accreditation Program.
- Established
- 1992
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing
Credentials
AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) - Construction Materials Testing
Capabilities
Geotechnical Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive subsurface investigations and analysis to evaluate soil and rock properties, helping clients mitigate structural risks and design stable foundations.
- Geotechnical Subsurface Explorations
Drilling and sampling to characterize underlying soil and rock formations.
- Seismic Site Classification
Evaluation of ground motion and soil response to assess earthquake design parameters.
- Pavement Evaluations
Structural assessment and thickness design for roadways and parking lots.
- Geotechnical Failure Analyses
Investigation of soil-structure failures to determine root causes and remediation options.
- Foundation Load Testing
Testing and verification of pile and Geopier load-bearing capacities.
- Slope Stability Analyses
Evaluation of natural and man-made embankments to prevent slope failure.
- Soil Region Characterization
Specialized analysis tailored to the unique geological regions of Iowa.
Environmental Site Assessments
Service websiteRigorous property evaluations to identify potential environmental liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance before transaction or development.
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Historical records review and visual inspection to identify potential environmental liabilities.
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
Soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling to confirm or rule out contamination.
- Phase III Environmental Site Assessments
Remediation planning and execution to address identified site contamination.
- Water Quality Evaluations
Testing and analysis of water sources to verify chemical and biological safety.
Construction Quality Control
Service websiteField and laboratory testing of construction materials alongside specialized observations to confirm compliance with project specifications and building codes.
- IBC Special Inspections
Field inspections conducted in accordance with the International Building Code requirements.
- Materials Testing
AASHTO-accredited laboratory and field analysis of soil, aggregate, and concrete.
- Seismic and Vibration Monitoring
Measurement of construction-induced vibrations to protect adjacent structures.
- Specification Review
Review and development of technical criteria for construction materials and methods.
- Field Observations
On-site monitoring of construction progress to verify adherence to design drawings.
Industries
Government · Education · Commercial · Infrastructure · Industrial · Land Development · Religious