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  • 2023 South Texas Transportation Conference Sponsorship

    2023 South Texas Transportation Conference Sponsorship

    The 2023 South Texas Transportation Conference is being held in Victoria, Texas

    The Transportation Committee of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 2023 South Texas Transportation Conference, and TGB Group has joined as one of its sponsors.

    The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will take place at the Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex at 7403 Lone Tree Road in Victoria.

    What to expect at the 2023 South Texas Transportation Conference

    The 10th annual edition of the conference revolves around the theme “Growth Through Infrastructure and Opportunity.” The primary objective is to address transportation issues that have a direct impact on our daily lives.

    To achieve this goal, the chamber has created an exciting program with expert speakers who will talk about important transportation topics. We expect a day full of insightful discussions.

    Here are some of the planned sessions.

    Session: Port of Calhoun Dredging Project

    Learn about developments within the Port of Calhoun’s dredging project, work that has significant importance to the regional economy and maritime activities.

    Session: DOW Chemical’s Modular Nuclear Reactor

    Stay informed at the 2023 South Texas Transportation Conference about this nuclear reactor project by DOW Chemical and the impact it’s expected to have on the transportation sector.

    Session: Green Energy – Transportation Fuels

    Get information about the world of green energy and how it affects transportation fuels. This presentation will center on sustainability and environmental concerns.

    Session: Update on the Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi

    Hear about the latest developments in the Harbor Bridge project in Corpus Christi, a critical transportation hub for the region.

    Keynote speech

    A highlight of the 2023 South Texas Transportation Conference will be the keynote speech by Chris Carucci of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad. Carucci will share his insights into the recent Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Railroad merger and outline some of the exciting prospects for the combined rail network. If you’re interested in the transportation industry, this is a presentation you don’t want to miss.

    Partner of the Year recognition

    In light of its outstanding contributions, the TxDOT Maritime Division will be recognized as the South Texas Transportation Partner of the Year. In addition, the Transportation Committee will award three scholarships to deserving high school engineering students to support new engineering talent moving into the industry.

    TGB Group’s sponsorship of the conference is an exciting way to show our support for the growth and development of the transportation industry in Victoria and the broader South Texas region.

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  • Mark Your Calendars for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference in San Antonio

    Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

    Mark Your Calendars for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference in San Antonio

    Get important economic data, play some golf, support the Texas Economic Development Council!

    The 2022 TEDC Annual Conference is happening this year on Oct. 19-21 in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, home of the famous Riverwalk.  Will you be attending?

    This special three-day event hosted by the Texas Economic Development Council will include a number of industry experts, who will share critical topics centering on economic development planning and strategies.  Whether you’re a small business like the TGB Group, a very large business or a community or city in Texas, you can gain a lot of insight that will help you in many ways.

    Highlights planned for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference

    • Future Leaders Training Seminar
    • Multiple exhibits from groups and individuals
    • Special sessions and panels
    • Networking opportunities throughout the three days
    • Silent auction
    • Sales Tax Committee meetings
    • Board of Directors meeting
    • Community Economic Development Awards Luncheon

    and much more.

    And then there’s golf

    The 2022 TEDC Annual Conference wouldn’t be complete without an exciting golf tournament.  Anybody can participate and have fun while helping to support the Texas Economic Development Council.

    This tournament is a great way to reconnect with old golfing buddies, make new golfing buddies and just have a blast in exciting San Antonio.

    Conference location

    This year’s TEDC conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk at 123 Losoya St. in San Antonio, Texas.  Even if there was no conference going on, the hotel experience in itself would be enough.  It’s a gorgeous property with tons of amenities and the first-class service you would expect from a Hyatt Regency facility.

    Go here to register for the conference with your TEDC account.

    We hope to see many of you at the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference.  It’s something we look forward to every year, and we know you’ll look forward to it each year, as well, after you’ve attended for the first time.

    The TGB Team

  • We’ll Be Working with Ardurra Group on this Track Design Project

    We’ll Be Working with Ardurra Group on this Track Design Project

    Here are some details and timeline projections

    TGB Group has been selected to partner with another civil engineering firm, Ardurra Group Inc., for a track design project in the Corpus Christi, Texas, area. Our team will provide track design activities, produce bid documents and conduct construction administration.

    Track design project specs

    This project will consist of rehabilitating existing rail, turnouts and a diamond, while also adding two additional turnouts and 1,500 feet of rail.

    Design is expected to start in mid to late March 2022 and have 30 percent of the plans completed so after for the client’s review. After we receive comments from the client, we will then complete the design for 100 percent pre-final submittal to the client for review at the end of May.

    Final sealed construction documents are set to be ready by the middle of June, and the project is expected to go out to bid later in June through the first of July. Final contractor selection should take place mid to late July, with construction anticipated to begin around the middle of August.

    About TGB Group

    Based in Spring, Texas, and working throughout many areas in the U.S., TGB Group is a full-service consulting and civil engineering firm specializing in track design, planning and oversight of projects for short line and Class I railroads and their customers.

    We opened for business in 2016 and currently serve a variety of clients in transportation-related industries. With every project we undertake, we bring years of professional experience and an unmatched record of outstanding service, vision and results to our clients.

    If you’d like to learn more about this track design project in Corpus Christi, or want to find out how our design and consulting services can benefit your next project, please contact Steven Surratt at (866) 217–7794 or reach out via email at sales@thetgbgroup.com.

  • TGB Gets to Work on New Douglass Distributing Project

    TGB Gets to Work on New Douglass Distributing Project

    We’ll bring temporary and long-term solutions

    GB Group has been hired for a Douglass Distributing project to help the client develop rail access near their facility in Sherman, Texas.

    We’ll work with Douglass in the BNSF NBR (New Business Review) process and provide topographic survey and track design/rehabilitation construction documents.

    Douglass Distributing project key elements

    • Rehabilitation of an existing turnout
    • Rehabilitation of more than 1,700 feet of rail
    • Construction of a 1,250-foot gravel access roadway
    • Fencing with a turnaround on each end so that trucks can park next to the rail cars while offloading product from the cars and then take the product to the facility for processing

    Part of the Douglass Distributing project includes our team providing consulting services for the client to help them find a temporary solution for bringing product in by rail near their plant.

    We used our connections in the railroad industry to find several potential temporary unloading sites. After evaluating each site ourselves and then with Douglass reps, we recommended a site on a southern Oklahoma short line railroad that will be perfect for their operational needs.

    About Douglass Distributing

    Douglass Distributing is a diversified energy supplier that offers fuel solutions across a wide spectrum of industries and provides a variety of services from consulting and design to implementation and maintenance.

    Their expertise combined with their relentless dedication to customer service has earned them the reputation of the “Go To” company for fuel solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

    Community-focused solutions

    TGB Group does a lot of work in many Texas cities, and with every project, we’re excited knowing that the end result will benefit the local community. We’re committed to building up local resources and helping to bring jobs and economic success to the areas where we serve.

    If you’d like to know more about the Douglass Distributing project or explore our design and consulting services, please contact Steven Surratt at (866) 217-7794 or via email at sales@thetgbgroup.com.

    The TGB Team

  • Engineering & Rail Design Project

    Engineering & Rail Design Project

    Project completion expected in January 2022

    TGB Group is working with Zinc Resources LLC on an engineering and rail design project to assist a future recycling facility located at the Port of Victoria, Texas.

    Zinc Resources hired us because of our documented expertise in rail design project engineering and management.

    Rail design project specs

    The lead track for this project ties into another project that TGB Group designed: the Port of Victoria North Rail Loop. This current project consists of:

    • More than 4,300 TF of track
    • Four turnouts that lead to two unloading tracks
    • Three storage tracks for the customers’ use in their recycling operations

    Upon completion of this rail design project, Zinc Resources will have a new state-of-the-art recycling facility that recycles dust from steel production and turns it into usable zinc and iron products.

    A very positive benefit will be the addition of 60 new jobs to the Victoria, Texas, area.  Zinc Resources has estimated that the facility will have an annual payroll of $2.5 million, which is great for everyone involved.

    Zinc Resources is investing $60 million in the building of this new facility.

    Construction commenced on August 16, 2021 and is expected to be completed by the middle of January 2022.

    About Zinc Resources

    The Zinc Resources team brings more than 100 combined years of professional experience in the recycling of zinc materials.  The company encourages innovation and empowers its employees to deliver exceptional products while making positive impacts on the local community and the environment.

    Learn more about Zinc Resources

    TGB Group is excited about this new venture and the chance to help our local Texas communities grow and thrive.  If you want to know more about the Zinc Resources rail engineering project or any of our civil engineering specialties, reach out to TGB President Mike Murphy at (866) 217-7794.

    The TGB Team

  • TGB Group Has Made the Commtrex Rail Service Providers Top 10 List

    TGB Group Has Made the Commtrex Rail Service Providers Top 10 List

    A great marketing tool and recognition of our commitment to our clients

    TGB Group has been recognized among the Top 10 Rail Service Providers on the Commtrex Top 10 Railroad Engineering Services Companies List for March 2021.

    The Commtrex Rail Services Directory connects shippers and rail service providers across the U.S. and Canada with an interactive map, comparison features and customized details.

    Prime exposure for rail service providers

    To give easy access to the best rail industry professionals, Commtrex has developed a set of Top 10 lists based on positive user engagement in its Rail Services Directory and Railcar Storage Marketplace. Each list is routinely updated and includes the major services that shippers and railroaders use to manage their businesses.

    Commtrex CEO Martin Lew pointed out that companies advertising with Commtrex have a much greater level of exposure to customers interested in learning more about top rail service providers.

    “The Commtrex Rail Services Directory is the go-to resource for shippers and asset owners, who are at the core of our membership base and compose over 65% of the Commtrex community,” Lew said.

    He added, “Our Top 10 lists provide both members and the public with the actively engaged service providers available in our Rail Services Directory and Railcar Storage Marketplace. Shippers trust our Top l0 lists as a valuable resource when searching for rail services.”

    We’re proud to be added to this list that will be seen by scores of professionals in the rail industry and related industries. The Commtrex directory is a great marketing tool for our team, but being named to the annual Top 10 list is extra-special. It validates our commitment and willingness to “go that extra mile” for our clients.

    More about Commtrex on their website.

    To learn more about TGB Group’s work as a Texas-based rail service provider and our engineering, design and project management services, contact President Mike Murphy at (866) 217-7794.

  • Rail Spur Project in Ridgeland, MS Will Be the First of Many

    Rail Spur Project in Ridgeland, MS Will Be the First of Many

    TGB team to provide survey, consulting & design services

    TGB Group recently launched the first of what we expect to be many projects in the great state of Mississippi.  We’ll be engaged in a variety of professional services as part of a rail spur project for Flowood Developers of Ridgeland, MS.

    Rail spur project specs

    The first phase of the rail spur project involves our team providing survey and design for about 1,500 feet of track that will be used by a tenant of Flowood to offload aggregates it will use in numerous construction projects in and around the region.

    When this phase is complete, future work will include expanding the track to accommodate projected volume increases beyond the first year.

    Our engineering and consulting team will design the rail spur project to meet Canadian National Railroad and American Railway Engineering & Maintenance of Way (AREMA) standards for track construction.  In addition, we will handle all submittals to the railroad in order to gain their approval – a process we oversee for many of our rail-industry clients.

    Strategic expansion

    We’re excited about launching this new project for Flowood in Mississippi.  It’s an important move for us as a company, as we gradually and intelligently expand our service areas to help more companies achieve outstanding results in their engineering, property development and construction management projects.

    We will continue to serve clients throughout Texas, where we’re headquartered, and Kansas, where we’ve served on a wide variety of civil engineering and design projects during the past years.  We will also continue to support the rail industry at events, conferences and fundraisers to help more and more professionals make the connections and gain the critical information they need to better serve their clients and associates.

    If you’d like to learn more about this rail spur project for Flowood Developers, or if you have a project you’d like to discuss, contact TGB President Mike Murphy at mike@thetgbgroup.com or 866-217-7794.

  • TGB Group Hired for Port of Victoria Rail Infrastructure Project

    TGB Group Hired for Port of Victoria Rail Infrastructure Project

    Work to include a master plan for water, rail and highway transportation

    TGB Group has entered into an agreement for consulting services in the Port of Victoria rail infrastructure project. Our team will help the Port identify ways to develop rail infrastructure and operations along with other development efforts for land surrounding the port.

    We’ll begin by designing an industrial and rail-centric master plan for the property with the overall concept of a multi-modal facility offering transportation by water, rail and highway. When the plan is complete, we’ll work with the Port to outline the next steps to take to further the development of rail operations while considering building additional infrastructure.

    Port of Victoria Rail Infrastructure Project Specs

    The Port turning basin area is situated on more than 2,000 acres and is served by rail and four-lane divided highways.

    POV Dock No. 1 is a 350-foot transit dock. A new lighting system allows for 24-hour cargo operations. Twenty mooring sites, 17,000 square feet of shed space and more than three acres of improved ground storage areas are available. A 7,300-square-foot office and storage building is ready for occupancy.

    POV Dock No. 2 is an 800-foot string pier available for docking sites and barge repair. Major products transferred are liquid and dry bulk and general and project cargo. The Port of Victoria’s mission is to provide waterway transportation capabilities to create economic opportunity in the region.

    The Port recently created an industrial park with multi-modal access. The park is located within a foreign trade zone and a Texas Enterprise Zone. The Port has the ability to “build to suit” and tailor a package specific to the facility and transportation needs of customers.

    A major cost savings was realized by including the basin expansion with the completion of the widening and deepening of the canal. In addition to almost doubling the size of the harbor, a 400-foot-by-150-foot barge slip was added for greater safety and efficiency.

    TGB’s work on the Port of Victoria rail infrastructure project will allow the Port to realize many of its expansion and development targets.

    Port of Victoria rail infrastructure project

    About the Port of Victoria

    With inland waterways that lead to the Gulf of Mexico and markets throughout the world, the Port of Victoria provides water, rail, highway and air transportation options. It is a center for the chemical, construction, steel fabrication and agribusiness industries, offering access to all transportation modes.

    The Port is located on the Texas coast between Houston and Corpus Christi.

    To learn more about our work on the Port of Victoria rail infrastructure project, please contact:

    Mike Murphy, president, TGB Group: (866) 217-7794

  • Importance of a Feasibility Study

    Importance of a Feasibility Study

    How TGB Group helps its clients by working through all the details of a civil design/engineering project

    Of all the parts and parcels of a civil design or engineering project, the feasibility study may be the most critical.  Like the old saying, “Failure to plan is planning to fail.”  A quality feasibility study early in the planning stages allows you to address the major concerns that will be involved in doing the project and operating with it afterwards.

    When the TGB Group team performs a feasibility study for our clients, we customize each area to our clients’ and the project’s specific needs.  General areas we cover include the following.

    Feasibility study components

    Market impact

    In the very earliest stages, company leaders must forecast the viability of a project in terms of how it will be accepted in the market and the impact it will have on competitors and sales.  A detailed feasibility study covering market impact projections is critical for every new project.

    Technical assessment

    Once we determine that the business idea is sound, we want to ensure that the civil and structural engineering aspects as well as design are capable of being executed in a way that supports the project throughout all its stages.

    Management

    We evaluate project management capabilities to confirm that the project will be overseen with the expertise necessary to make it successful.

    Financial feasibility study

    Paying for the many services required to complete a project is a paramount concern.  We want to investigate and determine that the client will be able to secure the necessary funding to see the project through to completion.

    Economic concerns

    The economic part of a feasibility study looks at the potential economic benefits and losses that could result if the project is developed and completed as planned.

    Cultural impact

    Part of a quality feasibility assessment is considering the impact of the project on the local community and culture.  Many problems can be alleviated by knowing what these impacts may be during the building phase and after the project is finished.

    Safety

    Safety assessments look at the wide range of possible environmental influences the project will create.  It’s important for our clients to see the “bigger picture” in this area so alterations to certain aspects of the project, if deemed necessary, can be made early.

    Permitting

    Every project requires a number of permits, licenses and approvals.  A feasibility study should determine which of these will be required, how they will be secured and who will be responsible for securing them.

    As noted, every feasibility study is unique, so the above elements are simply a general guide.  The bottom line is we want to make your project as smooth and predictable as possible from the earliest planning stages to the day you open for business.

  • TGB Group Again Named a Top 10 Railroad Engineering Services Company

    TGB Group Again Named a Top 10 Railroad Engineering Services Company

    Honor given for second consecutive year by Commtrex, managers of a leading rail services company directory

    Commtrex, creators of a popular online Rail Services Directory, has for the second year in a row named TGB Group as a top-10 railroad engineering services company.  The announcement was formally made in September 2019 on Commtrex.com.

    Our entire team is proud of this honor, because it tells us we’re doing things right and providing the quality railroad engineering services that help our clients meet and exceed their construction and expansion goals.

    This year’s Top 10 Railroad Engineering Services Company award went to leading engineering firms across the USA in places like Matthews, N.C., Brentwood, Tenn., Louisville, Ken., Greely, Colo., and Beaumont and Houston, Texas.

    We thought it was interesting that three Texas-based railroad engineering services companies made the list – the most from any state.  But it’s not surprising: Texans have always been known for doing jobs right.

    About Commtrex

    railroad engineering services company award 2018

    Commtrex is the only open online marketplace serving the U.S. and Canadian rail industries.  The company provides its extensive directory as well as a forum where rail cars can be bought, sold and leased.

    The Commtrex directory is a central place where project managers and business developers throughout the country can search for just the right railroad engineering services company for their project.

    Winning this award and being aligned with Commtrex will only be a step in the right direction for TGB Group as we continue to streamline our services and add to our expertise.  Our listing on Commtrex.com notes our affiliation with BNSF and Union Pacific railroads and our expertise in engineering track design, track construction services and track design services.  We consider that excellent publicity!

    We’re proud to be a railroad engineering services company right here in Texas

    As a Texas-based railroad engineering services company, we strive to bring positive benefits to all the neighboring communities where we work.  We believe that positive business dealings and exceptional results can help communities grow and prosper.  We’re committed to doing our part to serve the great state of Texas and other great states throughout the country.