Specialty Service Areas

Real Estate Due Diligence

Industrial Hygiene

Mold Consulting

Petroleum Storage Tank Management

Environmental Compliance & Hazardous Materials Management

NORM & Oilfield Waste Characterization and Management

Risk-Based Closure Remediation

Wetlands, Endangered Species, & NEPA

Litigation Support

Compliance

With more than 10 years of experience in industrial hygiene services, we established a reputation as a reliable  resource to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and research industries as a high-quality asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air (sick building) consultant. TGE holds licensing as both an Asbestos Agency and an Asbestos Laboratory. Given recent heightened awareness of mold in commercial structures, schools, and aged buildings that have sustained flood damage, we have seamlessly transitioned our knowledge base and expertise to assist all such sectors – and have become a sought- after leader in mold consulting and industrial hygiene of the built environment.  We also offer all levels of lead assessment and contractor supervision during abatement.

• Pension Fund - Owned (Equity) Portfolio Environmental Management
  TGE performed, implemented and managed a comprehensive state-wide “Built Environment” environmental management program for this 88 building, 11.5 million square foot equity portfolio. As this owner's consultant, TGE manages aspects of asbestos compliance (surveys, abatement consulting, etc), IEQ/mold assessment and corrective action consulting and hazardous materials management efforts related to tenant activity as these needs arise.
  
  

• Major League Sports Stadium (Houston, Texas)
  During construction of this retractable roof stadium, TGE assessed the facility during various stages of construction for biological contamination due in part to periodic moisture intrusion and contractor specification requirements. TGE conducted IEQ testing and communicated with the construction contractor to establish procedures to prevent mold losses and damage to building materials both during and after installation. TGE delineated the extent of specific damage and provided remedial measures to correct concerns.
  
  

• Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Flood Recovery (Tropical Storm Allison)
  This project was one of the largest bio-hazardous waste clean-up project in U.S. history resulting from the intrusion of millions of gallons of storm water into the Texas Medical Center campus. Catastrophic damage occurred and shut down facility operations for the first time in almost 100 years. TGE was the first responder and prime manager/consultant for all environmental efforts designed and implemented to remove bio-hazardous materials; manage and dispose of hazardous wastes; discharge residual storm water; and conduct real-time monitoring of climatological conditions, indoor air quality sampling, and materials testing. TGE designed and implemented HVAC and potable water equipment cleaning and re-commissioning and designed and oversaw mold/IEQ remediation efforts within affected areas including sensitive operating rooms and critical and intensive care units. The staff of TGE worked overlapping shifts (24-hour coverage) for six weeks to assist in this effort. The project was audited and financed (in part) with FEMA funds.
  
  

• Museum District Loft Apartment Building (Houston, Texas)
  Biological contamination within a high profile, newly- constructed upscale loft apartment building prompted developers and general contractors to engage TGE to determine the extent and cause of biological contamination within wall cavities. TGE was also charged with designing and overseeing remediation plans for removal of mold and associated building materials, and communication of such activity with residents. This project spanned almost 2 years and involved extensive communication with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and attorneys. TGE is currently involved in litigation support efforts for its clients.
  
  

• Multi-Venue Sports Arena (Houston, Harris, County, Texas)
  Following the 2002 Tropical Storm Allison Flood, TGE was retained to perform industrial hygiene assessment services at this sports facility, which suffered damages during the storm and its aftermath. The work conducted assessed the locations and volume of damaged building materials, determined materials to be removed, assisted in waste management efforts, and prepared a specification which addressed mold concerns and proper procedures and practices for safe implementation of IEQ corrective action.
  
  

• Banking Institutions (Nationwide)
  TGE worked with four major financial institutions across the U.S. and in 400+ full service branches performing all manner of IH work. TGE assisted with asbestos and biological contamination (mold) compliance issues. Challenging projects involved partnering with forensic engineers, water testing companies and remediation/build-back contractors. TGE performed testing and remedial oversight within expedited time frames (often after hours and during weekends).
  
  

• Major Healthcare Provider - Houston Medical Center (Houston, Texas)
  TGE addressed notable corrosion problems and reported health concerns in a natatorium due to use of corrosive materials such as chlorine, bromine, and acid gases. Recommendations provided by TGE in conjunction with engineers alleviated problem areas and related health concerns.
  
  

• Major Commercial/Residential Insurance Providers
  Since 1999, TGE conducted more than 600 IEQ/mold-related projects for major insurance companies (both commercial and residential) throughout Texas and Louisiana. Project efforts included all elements typical of the IEQ field including survey, preparation of the remediation protocol, project oversight during abatement, post-remedial testing, and litigation support. Most project efforts were aimed to identify the source(s) of moisture intrusion into the built environment, to identify the specific biological contaminant, and ensure that once remediated, the source of moisture and mold were removed. TGE assisted in cost-savings and has significantly shortened the length of time necessary to complete this work with practical sampling methods and defensible technological approaches.
  
  

• Management and Construction Company Owner
  Over the last nine years, TGE performed numerous asbestos consulting and IEQ (mold) projects for more than 25 medical professional office buildings throughout the Houston Metroplex. Such projects involved turn-key indoor environmental quality surveys and remediation oversight as well as comprehensive asbestos project management and close-out prior to renovation activity.
  
  

• Medical Clinics (Throughout Houston Metroplex)
  TGE conducted numerous IH/IEQ projects for this regional healthcare provider within occupied facilities, performing specific IH/IEQ work in each clinic as a proactive measure. TGE provided recommendations for appropriate management of building finishes/materials and continues efforts related to the needs of this client.
  
  

• Community College District - 7 Campuses (Texas)
  Throughout this southeast Texas Community College system TGE provided environmental and IH services. Services included real estate assessment work (Phase I/II), comprehensive asbestos management programs, IEQ (mold) consulting/closure programs and OSHA management. TGE prepared abatement/management cost analyses and specifications/plans for abatement or in-place management of asbestos under OSHA work practices as needed for all seven campuses.
  
  

• Fortune 500 Corporation Headquarters and West Texas (Houston and Odessa, Texas)
  This company's growth required expansion at its Corporate Headquarters in Houston, Texas, and Odessa, Texas Operations Center. TGE worked closely with Health and Safety managers at corporate facilities to conduct required mold and asbestos surveys and management-planning prior to renovation. TGE also worked closely with the facilities teams in proactively managing IAQ concerns involving extensive planning, assessment, and abatement contractor pre-qualification and identification of project needs in order to complete site work with as little down time as possible during a sensitive “Phased Project”.
  
  

• Dynamically Positioned Off-Shore Drillship (Gulf of Mexico)
  TGE performed indoor air quality monitoring aboard an operating drillship. TGE worked closely with ESH managers and ship personnel to develop and implement a specific IH/IEQ scope of work to assess employee health and safety concerns arising from use of volatile organic chemicals in an enclosed laboratory space. Testing and operational inspection services provided by TGE in this technically-demanding environment successfully alleviated this sensitive issue with no interruption to the ship's assigned exploration mission.