Introduction to Technical Consulting Group

technical consulting group

consultants in engineering, project management, planning and environmental affairs.

po box 191303

san juan, puerto rico, 00919-1303

Tel. (787) 753-6575

Fax. (787) 753-0396

principal@technical-consulting.com

Introduction:

Technical Consulting Group ("TCG") was founded on January, 1983 by José A. Martí P.E. to provide industrial, governmental and commercial clients with consulting and project management services in technical areas. The firm concentrates on environmental science and engineering projects, with significant capabilities and experience in planning, air, water, solid and hazardous wastes, toxics and cross-media issues. However, we have capabilities (using in-house personnel or consultants) to work in all basic engineering disciplines, as well as in architecture and planning. Working arrangements with local and international consultants, enable the firm to supplement internal resources for major or complex projects, as may be required. We can also offer total turnkey (design-build-operate) services for selected projects, principally in the environmental field or industrial fields.

Approach to Practice

In our environmental practice, we look beyond the verbatim interpretation of laws and regulations, and center our approach on correct application of the fundamental engineering and scientific principles on which the laws or regulations are based. We strongly emphasize the areas of interaction between science, engineering, laws and regulations. As a result, we often are retained to provide technical and scientific support to attorneys engaged in environmental disputes and in major transactions of operating facilities and real estate. Our capability to address regulatory, engineering and scientific issues in an integrated, holistic, manner has led to assignments where we have assisted agencies in the development of regulations, and to other assignments where we have assessed the impacts of proposed regulations on society and the environment.

Our total turnkey (design-build-operate) services are geared towards offering a sole-source, integrated solution to clients with a maximum of cost and time efficiency. Although we concentrate in the environmental field, we can offer these services for conventional commercial, government and institutional projects.

Experience Highlights

We have been involved in literally hundreds of assignments, covering all areas of environmental engineering, as well as many of the traditional engineering disciplines. However, the following key points can provide an idea of our unique capabilities:

Our experience in ocean discharge impact assessment and mixing zone definition in Puerto Rico, surpasses that of any other firm, local or international. We are presently involved in the first ocean outfall project in Argentina.

We have recently designed the first sequential batch reactor treatment (SBR) plant for the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, and are involved in the design of two AWT plants using the same process. Work was performed entirely in Puerto Rico by TCG's regular staff with no outside consultants.

	We are one of the very few consulting firms capable of providing water quality modeling services in Puerto Rico using local resources.
	Our experience in air quality covers all types of industries and utilities and ranges from simple permit applications to Federal Title V and PSD permits and major source testing.
	We are the acknowledged authority in work related to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) industrial pretreatment and surcharge regulations, having been involved in over 50 assignments to date. We were engaged by the PRASA/Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association joint committee to be the principal consultants for the revision of the PRASA pretreatment regulations in 1993-94. This work led to a book on the technical aspects of non-domestic sewer discharges, which is in preparation for a major Mainland technical publisher.
	We have been involved in multiple assignments related to the management and disposal of hazardous materials and solid wastes.
	In association with a related firm, we operate a dedicated treatability laboratory, with capabilities to conduct bench and pilot scale testing on any liquid effluent, using any type of process. Over 12 major treatability or pilot studies for complex industrial effluents (including some never successfully treated before) have been conducted since 1989.
	We have prepared multiple process and detailed designs for water and wastewater management facilities for industrial and municipal clients.

	Multiple assignments involving stormwater and runoff management and quality issues
	Vast experience in environmental property assessment and in transactional and operational environmental auditing. Our vast experience allows us to detect potential trouble spots before major problems occur.
	Vast experience in handling unconventional assignments where major multi disciplinary skills are required. Examples include the management of mortuary science wastes; permitting of funeral crematoria; and several projects involving major public controversies and litigation.
	Capabilities for total turnkey execution (design/build/operate) for environmental and other related projects. Proven track record.

TCG has been involved in hundreds of projects, ranging from simple permitting to the design and construction of multimillion-dollar facilities. This experience allows the firm to address the needs of any client, in any size of project, with services of the highest quality, in the most cost-effective manner possible. We will be glad to provide a more detailed explanation of how can we serve your organization, at no cost or obligation. Contact us at the above numbers or at principal@technical-consulting.com