Construction Management Services

Construction contract management services is our specialty. TLC Engineering, Inc. has specialized experience in providing construction contract management services applying Construction Industry Institute (CII) best practices to simultaneous projects of varying dollar magnitudes (ranging from $50,000 to greater than

$5,000,000) on complex facilities. TLC Engineering, Inc. uses its in-house staff of qualified engineers and project and construction managers. For added support, we have a number of Teaming Agreements with small and large firms of various disciplines when additional engineers, construction managers, inspectors, and support staff are needed. In addition, TLC has mentor protégés who also provide support.

 For TLC, five factors characterize every successfully completed construction management assignment: (1) cost control, (2) quality construction, (3) safety, (4) timely completion, and (5) efficient project delivery. TLC realizes the importance of each of these factors for every assignment. We understand what each assignment entails, and our experienced managers have the required skills to fulfill every job assignment. We integrate the efforts of our team members and focus them on the one common goal—successfully completing the job quickly and efficiently.

 

Architectural Engineering Services

TLC has staffs of licensed full-service engineers, who have provided engineering design and consulting services to many large firms such as Parsons, CDM Smith, Freese and Nichols, Fluor Daniel, and CH2MHill. We have a registered architect on staff and engineers in every discipline, with many years of experience in multi-family residential, educational, commercial, and industrial facilities.

 

Pipeline Design and Inspections

Tony L. Council, owner, has over thirty (30) years of experience implementing projects for major petroleum companies such as BP and Chevron. In 2000, Mr. Council served as Project Manager for the Green Lake Project in Texas, which set a record for being the world’s longest directionally drilled pipeline. This project consisted of dual, 25-mile, bi-directional pipelines, with all support appurtenances and facilities.

 TLC has provided many services related to the petrochemical industry such as pipeline engineering, with oversight of all disciplines, including route selection, land surveying, environmental studies, compliance, and construction inspections. TLC has also provided services involving engineering design, right-of-way (ROW), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) permitting, wetland mitigation, and construction management. This complete palette of services involved conducting progress meetings, providing project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, bidding and negotiation of contracts, providing cost analysis, and commissioning of facilities.

 

Water/Wastewater

 TLC staff has a variety of experience pertaining to water and wastewater design and/or evaluating. We have worked with major firms, such as Fluor Daniel, CDM Smith, and Freese and Nichols to provide innovative engineering solutions for an array of water and wastewater projects. For example, TLC has provided construction management services for the rehabilitation of ground storage tanks for the City of Houston. The project involved construction management services providing rehabilitation, inspections, and maintenance, as required for water storage tanks in all locations of the city.

 

Construction Inspections

TLC Engineering, Inc. has specialized experience in providing oversight and inspection of construction, operations, and maintenance projects of various dollar magnitudes (ranging from $50,000 to greater than $50,000,000) and disciplines for complex facilities. TLC engineers and inspectors have Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) certification in addition to other OSHA certifications, and many are certified inspectors for the City of Houston. TLC also trains and provides inspectors and monitors for disaster recovery efforts.

 

Environmental Services

At TLC Engineering, Inc., environmental stewardship is more than a responsibility. It is a passion, and the company has practiced it for years. We understand that the strategic plans we help develop today will lay the foundation for decades of responsible growth and resource management.

 TLC offers a full range of natural resource services, including field investigations, planning, and permitting. Our experienced staff includes scientists, environmental engineers, and technical managers, who are focused on helping our clients develop strategies to protect and manage natural resources while keeping their project on track.

 In preparing environmental assessments for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) at local, state, and federal levels, TLC conducts field studies and assessments, geographic information system (GIS) mapping, and data gathering. In addition, TLC coordinates with subcontractor specialists, prepares comprehensive reports of findings (including environmental assessments and categorical exclusions), and provides client coordination, agency interaction, and permitting.

 As a result of consulting for the needs and requirements of other agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), and various Texas counties such as Jefferson, Harris, Cameron, Kleberg, Shelby, Fort Bend, and more, TLC can provide services to federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, and private companies, who are proposing projects that involve federal funds (e.g., highway construction, capital improvement) or that require federal permits.

Our team’s environmental expertise includes the following:

Site Assessment Characterization

  • Phase I ESA
  • Phase II ESA
  • Corrective action plans
  • Feasibility studies and conceptual designs for hazardous waste sites
  • Geotechnical engineering design for groundwater control

Public Involvement

  • Community and neighborhood planning
  • Strategic planning, facilitation, and consensus building

Soil and Groundwater Remediation

  • Site closure

Bioremediation (in situ and ex situ)

Environmental Planning

  • Categorical exclusions
  • Environmental assessments
  • Environmental impact statements
  • Environm ental policy

Project Management

  • Project development
  • Project controls
  •  Interagency coordination

 

Disaster Recovery

As a firm, and in cooperation with our key partners, TLC is proficient in the services required: supervising, monitoring, and documenting (in accordance with FEMA guidelines) the demolition and hazardous waste abatement, historical selective salvage, and demolition debris removal required after a major damage-creating event. TLC also has the expertise to undertake grant management, data management, contract negotiation and management, cost/billing management, operations management, quality control management, logistics coordination, damage assessment training, and communication with local, state, or federal agencies to maximize any funding or reimbursement services.

 

Site Development

Effective management is the key to successful land development projects. TLC’s staff is highly experienced in land development and management projects. We customize solutions that bridge the gap between local codes and ordinances and client requests. We are familiar with the following processes:

  • Re-Zoning Application

  • Subdivision Application and Review

  • Site Review

  • Permitting

 Our staff has extensive experience in the following:

  • Site Design

  •  Commercial and Residential Development

  • Educational Facilities

  • Recreational Fields (Softball, Track, Tennis)

  • Utilities and Infrastructure

  • Storm Water Drainage/Detention and Retention

  • Construction Management and Administration

 

Construction Estimating & Constructability Review

Construction estimating and constructability reviews are provided for many TLC projects, as part of our bid process. We use in-house CostWorks software by R.S. Means for cost estimating. Our staff expertise, with experience in general contracting, takes the lead in cost estimating as well as project scheduling and budgeting. When work schedules become challenging, we draw on one of our Teaming Partners for assistance by outsourcing as needed.

 

Telecommunications Services

TLC is a highly respected partner with a nationwide presence and resources. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and software for long-term evolution (LTE) 4G and 3G testing and monitoring. TLC has deployed successful emergency communication systems in the aftermaths of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike.

TLC solutions for emergency telecommunication needs are tailored for the client and can include features such as:

  • Professional radio frequency (RF), electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers

  • Professional, licensed technicians, installers, and operators

  • System testing and maintenance services

  • LEED design and construction services and “Go Green” programs

  • Federal compliance for small/minority business participation (Section 8a).

 

GIS, Mapping, & CADD Software

TLC uses state-of-the-art technology to provide our clients with the best quality product available. We use ArcView and ArcGIS software for mapping, ACAD and Revit for MEP and structural and architectural design, and AUTOCAD Civil 3D for site development. We also use Bentley MicroStation and Geopak software and STADD Pro for structural design.

 

Best Practices in Engineering

TLC stays current with best practices in engineering and is familiar with required techniques, methods, and processes that relate to the projects we implement and support.

 

LEED Accreditation

TLC is a member of the US Green Building Council, and we are committed to saving the environment.