Get to know AUS.

AUS Dredge and Dive is a leading dredging, commercial diving, and underwater construction company based in Fort Worth, Texas. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in creating, restoring, and maintaining waterways for golf courses, homeowner associations, industrial companies, water treatment plants, and local governments.

Our Story

Founded in 1999 by Anthony Di Iulio, AUS Dredge and Dive started as a small team of three driven by a passion for underwater work. Today, under the leadership of Anthony and his business partner Gary Pearce, the company has grown to nearly 30 employees, handling over 500 projects annually.

Anthony’s journey began in 1976 when he spent his high school summers welding underwater for a marina on Benbrook Lake. After a near-drowning incident, he pursued scuba and deep-sea diving training, including offshore oil rig certification in Houston. This extensive experience, combined with years working on offshore rigs, power plants, and dams in Louisiana, laid the foundation for AUS Dredge and Dive.

Gary Pearce, a native of West Texas, joined the company in 2000 as vice president and business partner, bringing his unique perspectives and skills. Like Anthony, Gary underwent scuba and deep-sea diving training in Houston. The duo had previously worked together at America’s largest underwater construction company, and their partnership was further solidified when Gary saved Anthony’s life in 1995, preventing him from being crushed by a naval ship against some docks.

Our Approach

From the start, Anthony and Gary have taken an innovative approach, researching and developing their own cost-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment and techniques. With a commitment to excellence and a wealth of expertise, AUS Dredge and Dive continues to provide reliable and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients.