Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions for Texas Communities
Established in 1956, we began as a surveying company and have grown into a multidisciplinary professional services firm with eight offices across Texas. Our team of over 385 professionals delivers civil, structural, and subsurface utility engineering, planning, landscape architecture, survey, right-of-way, and construction inspection services. Guided by our One-Heart company culture, we prioritize technical excellence, client collaboration, and community impact. With 69 years of experience, we combine localized expertise with statewide reach to serve public and private clients. Our awards, including multiple Zweig Hot Firm and Best Firms to Work For recognitions, reflect our commitment to innovation and excellence.We integrate environmental stewardship and sustainable design into every project, from municipal infrastructure to educational facilities. Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, ensuring every project benefits from proven expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Through internships and community initiatives, we invest in future professionals and the communities we serve. Our history of growthfrom a single Fort Worth office to a Texas-wide presencedemonstrates our adaptability and enduring client trust. Today, we remain dedicated to improving lives through engineering excellence and design innovation.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Survey Services
Construction Inspection
Environmental GIS
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Right of Way Services
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer 69 years of experience in civil and structural engineering services.
- Our team of 385+ professionals provides localized expertise across Texas.
- We integrate sustainable design and environmental stewardship into every project.
- Our awards reflect a proven track record of technical excellence and innovation.
- We maintain a client-focused approach with offices in eight Texas locations.
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass roadway design, floodplain management, and municipal infrastructure projects. We specialize in creating functional, code-compliant solutions for public works and private developments. With expertise in FEMA coordination and utility engineering, we ensure projects meet regulatory standards while addressing community needs.
Structural Engineering
We provide structural design and analysis for educational, commercial, and institutional buildings. Our team ensures structural integrity while optimizing cost-efficiency and constructability. From elementary schools to medical facilities, we deliver safe, durable structures tailored to client requirements and environmental conditions.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture services focus on sustainable park systems, campus master plans, and recreational spaces. We balance aesthetic design with practical functionality, incorporating native vegetation and water-efficient solutions. Projects include award-winning urban parks and educational facility grounds.
Construction Inspection
We offer field inspection services to ensure construction compliance with design specifications. Our inspectors monitor quality control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution. This service guarantees accurate implementation of engineering plans for infrastructure and building projects.
Environmental GIS
Our GIS specialists create data-driven solutions for land management and environmental planning. Using advanced mapping technologies, we support infrastructure projects through spatial analysis, watershed management, and ecological assessments. This service enhances decision-making for large-scale developments.
People
Shannon C. Bearden
Architect & Leadership Team Member
Shannon C. Bearden, AIA, RID, NCARB, LEED, joined Dunaway Timber's Fort Worth leadership team in 2025. With extensive architectural experience, she specializes in client collaboration and sustainable design integration for complex projects.
Tom Galbreath
Former CEO
Tom Galbreath retired in 2024 after 39 years leading Dunaway Timber's growth from regional firm to Texas industry leader. His legacy includes expanding services to eight offices and fostering the One-Heart company culture that defines our client approach.
Questions
What areas of Texas does Dunaway Timber serve?
We operate from eight offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio, serving clients statewide with localized expertise.
What engineering services does Dunaway Timber offer?
We provide civil, structural, and subsurface utility engineering services, including roadway design, building systems, floodplain management, and construction inspection for public and private sector projects.
How long has Dunaway Timber been in business?
Since our founding as a surveying firm in 1956, we've grown to become Texas' leading multidisciplinary engineering firm with 69 years of continuous service.
What awards has Dunaway Timber received?
We've earned multiple Zweig Hot Firm Awards, Best Firms to Work For recognitions, and Texas ASLA Merit Awards for landscape architecture excellence in projects like the Espada Nature Park.
Does Dunaway Timber handle environmental projects?
Yes, our environmental services include GIS mapping, watershed management, and sustainable design solutions that integrate ecological considerations into infrastructure and development projects.
