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Hydro Excavation Services Case Study: CenterPoint Pole Hole Excavation & Back-Fill

T-Rex Webmaster - noemail@trexservices.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT

T-Rex Services was contracted to provide hydro excavation services in order to non-destructively dig a utility pole hole in an area that had been marked to contain fiber optic lines.

Location: The 18” diameter x 7.5’ deep pole hole excavation was located in Houston, TX at West 18th Street East of Ella. The location was near a strip center allowing the crew to park and work in the parking lot, keeping the street free for passing traffic.

Execution: T-Rex had a scheduling conflict with CenterPoint’s preferred date, however, we did have availability the same day the call was made. As a supplement to hydro excavation services, CenterPoint requested T-Rex provide back-fill services which is a line item in our contract with CenterPoint. T-Rex used limestone base back-fill material as opposed to bank sand to prevent eventual leaning of the pole. Crews at the Bellaire Service center regularly request backfill services as they believe that the limestone base is more cost effective than the expanding foam and can prevent problems (with foam balls being attached to the pole) should the it ever need to be removed. When T-Rex excavated the pole hole, two unknown and unmarked lines were located. The lines were presumed to be gas lines, therefore T-Rex moved the pole hole toward the street attempting to best keep it in-line with the other already erected poles.

T-Rex covered the hole with a pallet, staked and barricaded the hole so that it could “sit” until the CenterPoint crew arrived the next day to set the pole.

Results: The pole hole was excavated the same day the request was made. Thus, the job was completed within a minimum charge, saving CenterPoint time and money.

About T-Rex Services

T-Rex was founded with a vision that Hydro Excavation Services truly help companies, governmental agencies and contractors save money and more importantly – improve safety. Our expertise spans multiple industry sectors including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Pipeline, Municipal, Utilities, Construction, Engineering, Transportation, Telecommunications and Environmental.

Through each project, T- Rex is committed to exceeding our client’s highest expectations – fully understanding timelines, safety requirements, budget constraints and overall objectives.

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30-Nov-11 12:00 PM

Hydro Excavation Services Case Study Galleria along Westheimer

Karl Lassberg - noemail@trexservices.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Intro

T-Rex Services was contracted to provide safe, fast and non-destructive Hydro Excavation Services in order to clear the way for an electrical conduit.

Location

The industrial vacuum excavation was to be preformed underneath a sidewalk in front of the Galleria along Westheimer – one of the busiest and most profitable retail commerce areas in Houston, TX.

Scope

Hydro Excavation was used to complete approximately 700 feet of trenching 2 feet wide by 2 feet deep. The purpose of the trenching was to allow the client to insert electrical conduits for a pedestrian lighting project after T-Rex was finished.

Trouble Spots

A highly visible and busy area in the heart of the Galleria - widely recognized as the number one shopping and tourist destination in Houston
Tree roots which were densely woven into the ground where the conduit needed to be run and had to be left healthy and intact.
Safety for both crews and the general public in the area.

Time

Road closure permits were issued for 48 hours between 9pm Friday September 17, 2010 and Sunday September 19, 2010. The client was very concerned that T-Rex complete the job before 9pm on Sunday September 19, 2010.

Plan

T-Rex decided that the best course of action was to use our large fleet of Hydro Excavation Services trucks and our many highly skilled teams of Hydro Excavation operators to work together on the project. T-Rex decided to approach this project aggressively so that the project would be finished before the road closure permits expired, regardless of weather, ground condition, or equipment delays.

Execution

T-Rex met at its corporate offices to study all safety concerns, along with the excavation plans. T-Rex had five of its top of the line industrial hydro excavation trucks in place and ready to go as soon as the road closure permits took effect. Instead of putting one or two trucks on the job – which would be a normal plan on a job like this – T-Rex had five trucks running simultaneously from 9 pm through the night and into the early afternoon on Saturday. T-Rex utilized hydro excavation to safely excavate amongst delicate tree roots in such a manner that traditional excavation and hand digging was essentially impossible (and cost and time prohibitive).

Result

The full length of 700 feet of trenching was completed by 3 pm on Saturday September 18, 2010, a full 55% ahead of schedule. Tree roots were not damaged, and the conduit was able to be successfully run. T-Rex provided an environmentally friendly, safe alternative to traditional excavation, an option which helped the project stay ahead of schedule.

Photo Gallery

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About T-Rex Services

T-Rex Services provides fast, safe, and non-destructive professional industrial Hydro Excavation Service for Refineries/Plants, Municipalities, Federal & State Agencies, Engineering Firms and more.T-Rex is based in Houston, TX with offices in Dallas, San Antonio, West Texas, and Shreveport La. Additional information about T-Rex is available at www.tex-rex.com and by phone at 1-800-865-3131.

2-Nov-10 7:00 PM

Hyrdo Excavation Services can prevent construction site gas leaks

Karl Lassberg - noemail@trexservices.com — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT

The Patterson Irrigator of Patterson, CA reported on a gas leak caused by a trenching device connected to a tractor. Every year, there are numerous reports of injuries, deaths, explosions and fires from unsafe or poorly planned excavations that strike underground facilities or result from collapsed trenches. Many of these incidents can be avoided and the risks minimized by utilizing techniques such as hydro excavation.

Excavation accident causes gas leak
at business park

by Jonathan Partridge | Patterson Irrigator

Sep 16, 2010

A gas leak at the future W.W. Grainger Inc. distribution warehouse site prompted 91 construction workers to evacuate the developing Keystone West Business Park on Thursday, Sept. 16, although no one was injured.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. workers were sealing the leak as of 4 p.m., and PG&E spokeswoman Jana Morris estimated that repairs to the 4-inch-wide pipeline would be complete by 8 p.m.

McShane Construction Co. contacted firefighters about the leak at 2:47 p.m. after a trenching device on one of the tractors used by the company punctured the plastic pipeline off of Keystone Pacific Parkway near Rogers Road, according to Patterson Fire Marshal Steve Hall.

A worker who was driving the tractor that ruptured the pipe immediately noticed the sound of natural gas gushing out and probably felt the impact when making contact, said Milt Elmer, general superintendent for McShane.

22-Sep-10 8:00 PM

T-Rex Hydro Excavation Serivces is Fueled for Success Pumper Magazine says...

Karl Lassberg - noemail@trexservices.com — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Fueled for Success

By Ken Wysocky
Filed Under: Cover Story
September 2010 Issue

It’s hard to imagine a more abrupt career change than the sharp U-turn former NASCAR driver Bobby Hillin Jr. took about 10 years ago, when he shifted gears from racecar driving to high-tech digging. But by founding Texas ReExcavation LC — T-Rex for short — in Houston, Texas, Hillin discovered an off-track outlet for his competitive zeal, this time in the world of hydroexcavating and industrial cleaning.

CUTS LIKE A KNIFE

Hydroexcavation is appealing, Carmichael notes, because it doesn’t damage things such as pipes and fiber-optic lines, and it allows excavation in places where mechanical digging isn’t viable. Crews often can’t pinpoint the exact location of pipelines, especially in congested urban areas, so a process that uses water to uncover and locate lines greatly minimizes the potential for damage compared to, say, a backhoe.

Read the full T-Rex Hydro Excavation Services article at Pumper.com >>

21-Sep-10 8:00 PM

T-Rex Services assists in preservation of Gulf of Mexico Shoreline

Monica Hatcher - noemail@trexservices.com — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Two weeks ago T-Rex Services (based in Houston texas) mobilized three liquid vacuum excavation trucks to work in conjuction with a conglomerate of different companies to assist environmental preservation of the gulf shorelines. While our participation in the vacuum excvavation effort is minor in comparison to some, we are proud to be a part of this historic mobilization lead by BP.

21-May-10 11:00 AM

METRO Forecasts Opportunity for Small Businesses in 2010

Margaret Molina - noemail@trexservices.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Nearly 300 contractors and sub-contractors swarmed to the George R. Brown Convention Center last week, and the resulting buzz was enough to lift many a spirit made heavy by the economy. The four-hour workshop offered a forecast of METRO light-rail construction opportunities including public utilities, roadway, landscaping, trucking, excavation, paving and street reconstruction work for 2010.

Kevin Calvin, owner of the Project Manager Group, was busy taking notes and asking questions in a breakout session facilitated by Houston Rapid Transit (HRT), the joint venture overseeing all aspects of construction on the mass transit plan known as METRO Solutions.

“It is like a life-line,” said Calvin, whose three-year-old firm has 17 employees. “It’s the only money out there. The private sector is dry, so we all need to network to break through on projects like this,” he explained, while reviewing the qualifications necessary for doing business with the rail expansion SBE Initiative.

The METRO light-rail expansion represents more than $300 million in opportunities for SBE contractors. Ongoing METRO workshops support businesses with everything from bid packaging to pre-qualification and certified payrolls.

While many of the businesses represented were of a technical nature, others were all about keeping things simple, and green. Xavier Leal, whose XLent Services include landscaping and irrigation, said he was keeping his fingers crossed as he bid on an SBE job. “We had a lot of work following Ike and that was good, but it didn’t last long enough. I need contract work to keep my company and six employees going,” Leal noted as he spoke with Karen Becerra, program advisor for the SBE Initiative.

Karl Lassberg , whose Heights-based Texas ReExcavation (TRex) company is subcontracting work through HRT, affirmed Calvin’s observations. “We love these jobs,” he said as he checked in with participants during breaks and followed up on a lead with his laptop. “We use the Web for research and promotion and did some networking through a September METRO workshop.” Lassberg’s company specializes in non-destructive vacuum excavation used to locate utilities and has already found work on the East End Corridor.

Wendell Rychlik, meanwhile, had just called Lassberg about a job. Rychlik’s firm, W.T. Byler Co., specializes in heavy civil and railroad construction. Rychlik said his firm is looking to contract with HRT on some of the larger portions of the light-rail construction underway and in the planning stages and pointed out the benefits of attending events like this.

“Networking is critical to achieving goals. You have to know whom you are working with. Karl Lassberg and I are both members of the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC-Houston), but networking here helped us hook up in doing business together,” he added.

“The project was a huge success from our perspective,” said David Couch, managing director of METRO Solutions. “We are looking forward to working with many of these companies now and over the next few years as we roll out the rails across Houston.”

To find out more about the Rail Means Business program visit log www.railmeansbusiness.com or email info@railmeansbusiness.com

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Editors Note:

Photographs of the event and participants are available by request to mm53@ridemetro.org

2-Feb-10 8:00 AM

Stable Prices at the pump lull motorists

Bret Clanton - noemail@trexservices.com — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A deep recession, home foreclosures, job losses, swine flu — among the many things Americans had to fret about in 2009, the price of gasoline ranked pretty low.

After topping $4 a gallon in 2008, U.S. gasoline prices failed to crack even the $3 mark last year, the first time in four years that hasn't happened.

Held in check by lower oil prices and a sputtering economy, the national average price for gasoline — after starting the year at $1.62 — rose to $2.69 a gallon in October but never went higher, according to AAA statistics.

In Houston, prices were even lower. The daily average bottomed at $1.43 in January and peaked at $2.53 in June.

But U.S. drivers may not be so lucky in 2010.

Prices start the new year at one of the highest points they've ever been for January, and they typically rise in the spring and summer as warmer weather spurs more driving. In addition, signs the economy is on the rebound boosted crude oil prices at the end of 2009, lifting pump prices along with them, and that trend is likely to continue.

That's why many experts say U.S. gasoline prices will likely return to $3 territory by this summer and generally be higher this year.

“I do think an improving economy is going to give us higher prices in 2010,” said Peter Beutel, industry analyst with Cameron Hanover in New Canaan, Conn., who predicts pump prices could rise by 50 cents or more from current levels by this summer.

On New Year's Day, the average retail gasoline price nationwide was $2.65 a gallon, up a penny from Thursday, up 6 cents from a week ago and about a dollar higher than on Jan. 1, 2009. In Houston, the average price was $2.46, up a penny from Thursday, up 7 cents from last week and about a dollar higher than a year earlier, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicted in December that rising crude prices will push U.S. gasoline prices toward $3 per gallon during this year's summer driving season.

That could be bad news for U.S. consumers still struggling to get back on their feet after the worst recession in decades. But a big jump at the pump is not a given this year.

The economic rebound could go slower than expected, keeping fuel demand slack. Oil refiners, which have recently been closing plants and cutting output, also could decide to ramp up production again, resulting in surpluses. Yet seasonal factors alone should be enough to push prices higher than they are today.

“There hasn't been one year where gasoline wasn't cheaper in the winter than it was in the summer,” said Jason Toews, co-founder of gasbuddy.com, a Web site based in Minnesota that helps consumers find low-cost gas stations in their areas.

Prices plateau

In 2009, gasoline prices started in January at their lowest level since 2003. But pump prices began to rise in the spring and summer of 2009, then remained roughly stable through the end of the year, even as oil prices topped $80 a barrel.

Lower pump prices in 2009 marked a break from a pattern of escalating prices in recent years.

Average U.S. gasoline prices broke $3 a gallon for the first time in August 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hobbled Gulf Coast oil refineries, and had exceeded the mark every year since. Regular hit a record $4.11 a gallon in July 2008 amid a historic run-up in crude oil prices to nearly $150 a barrel.

Crude oil accounts for roughly half the cost of gasoline, so changes in oil prices affect prices at the pump. In trading Thursday, crude for February delivery added 8 cents to $79.36 a barrel.

Price spikes at the pump in recent years have desensitized U.S. drivers, making it seem like current prices are a bargain, though they are still high by historic standards, Toews said.

“Nobody is scared by $2.60 a gallon anymore,” he said, noting pump prices only surpassed $2 a gallon for the first time in 2004.

A hint of less gasoline use

There is, however, some evidence that rising pump prices this fall may have caused some Americans to dial back their gasoline usage.

U.S. highway travel fell in October by 0.5 percent from a year earlier, the first decline in five months, the U.S. Transportation Department said last month. Energy Department data also shows motor fuel consumption was down slightly in October from a year ago.

Dan Ronan, spokesman for AAA Texas, said weaker gasoline demand last year could reflect not only a recessionary pullback in driving, but more permanent changes in driving patterns and a broader shift to more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Look around, he said. “You don't see many cars on the road anymore that get 12 or 14 miles to the gallon.”

brett.clanton@chron.com

2-Jan-10 6:00 AM

U.S.Rig count hits all time for the year

Karl Lassberg - noemail@trexservices.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by 23, or 2.1 percent, to 1,101, according to data kept by Houston-based Baker Hughes.

A total of 728 rigs were exploring for natural gas (down six) and 361 for oil (up 29), and 12 are listed as "miscellaneous." A year ago this week, the rig count stood at 1,941.

The international rig count is down 3, to 983.

The rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981, during the height of the oil boom. The industry posted a record low of 488 in 1999.

Baker Hughes has a really cool interactive map of rig data that shows you detailed locations of rigs that can be sorted based on the type of well being drilled, depth and many other metics.

Posted by Tom Fowler

16-Nov-09 6:00 AM

Shell expects the Americas to have big role

Brett Clanton - noemail@trexservices.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Royal Dutch Shell sees a bigger role for North and South America as it seeks to boost global output of oil and natural gas in coming years, said Marvin Odum, president of the company's U.S. division.

Going forward, the region should be a “disproportionately growing part of Shell” as new projects come online in deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, the Canadian oil sands and natural gas fields in the U.S. and Canada, Odum said in an interview with the Chronicle this week.

“There is a real focus on this part of the world inside of Shell,” Odum said, adding that while North and South America account for about a quarter of the company's production today, investment will be “much higher than that” in the future.

Even so, he still expects hundreds of Shell layoffs in Houston, where Shell employs nearly 13,000, under a recently announced re- organization plan that will ax 5,000 Shell jobs globally by year's end.

New Shell CEO Peter Voser launched that plan after the global economic slowdown gutted demand for energy and sent oil and gas prices plunging from record-high levels in July 2008.

Shell, based in The Hague, with U.S. headquarters in Houston, said profits in the third quarter slid 62 percent to $3.25 billion. It also reduced its 2010 capital spending budget to $28 billion from $31 billion this year.

But Odum said the reorganization is not simply a reaction to the difficult economic environment. “The goal here is restructuring to a much more streamlined, effective company,” he said. “It's not about how many jobs can we cut to cut costs.”

Such moves, along with rising commodity prices, recently led Credit Suisse to strike a more positive tone about major oil companies despite dismal earnings in recent months. “The risk-reward on the sector now looks better than it has for some time,” the investment bank said in a Nov. 2 report.

Voser, however, cautioned last month that “the outlook remains very uncertain, and we are not expecting a quick recovery.”

Shell still projects it will grow oil and gas production 2 percent to 3 percent annually through 2012.

Brazil, Canada, Alaska

In the Americas, Shell will see growth in the deep water from its massive new BC-10 project offshore Brazil, as well as its soon-to-open Perdido platform in the Gulf of Mexico. A 100,000 barrel-per-day expansion in the Canadian oil sands is also coming in the next couple of years, Odum said. And Shell hopes to win final approval soon to drill offshore Alaska.

Shell also has amassed a significant portfolio of natural gas opportunities in the U.S. and Canada, he said.

South Texas position

A 2007 partnership with Calgary-based Encana gave Shell access to Louisiana's Haynesville shale, while a nearly $6 billion deal last year to acquire Duvernay Oil Corp. provided entry into gas fields in Alberta and British Columbia. Shell also has a position in the U.S. Rockies and South Texas, as well as others it won't yet reveal.

“We could be drilling at twice the rate we are today,” Odum said.

But at the moment, Odum and many in the oil and gas business are keenly focused on the outcome of climate change legislation in Congress, which they worry will burden the U.S. industry with extra costs and force job cuts.

Shell supports a cap-and-trade system that would place limits on greenhouse gas emissions and create a market for trading pollution permits.

More jobs

But Odum said any climate bill should also allow for greater production of oil and gas, nuclear and other traditional energy sources, rather than narrowly focusing on renewables, which are still many years away from being able to meet the nation's vast energy needs.

“The truth is, if we want to improve the balance of trade, we want more jobs in the U.S., you need to do more oil and gas in the U.S., and you need to do more renewable and alternative energies,” he said.

13-Nov-09 6:00 PM

Chesapeake Energy raises production forecast

Anna Driver - noemail@trexservices.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK.N) raised its natural gas production forecast for 2009 and 2010 on Tuesday and said it planned to spend more on drilling.

The company said it expected production to rise 5 percent to 6 percent in 2009, compared with its prior forecast for an increase of 4 percent to 5 percent.

For 2010, Chesapeake expects production to increase by 8 percent to 10 percent, compared with its August forecast of 7 percent to 8 percent, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Chesapeake expects to spend $3.15 billion to $3.35 billion on drilling in 2009, up from its August forecast of $3 billion to $3.2 billion. For 2010, exploration spending is expected to increase to as much as $4.7 billion.

The outlook was provided ahead of the company's annual meeting with investors on Wednesday.

Shares of Chesapeake, which is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, rose about 1 percent to $29.72 in after-hours trade.

(Reporting by Anna Driver in Houston; Editing by Ted Kerr)

14-Oct-09 7:00 AM

T-Rex Services Announces the Launch of The Hydro Excvation Blog

noemail@trexservices.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX - November 09, 2011 -- T-Rex Services announces the launch of their blog that will focus on hydro excavation industry news, case studies, photos and videos. T-Rex will also blog about job safety and team motivation as well as T-Rex company news.

T-Rex Services was founded on the principle that Hydro Excavation is a service that helps clients save money and stay safe. The T-Rex mission is to provide the highest level of hydro excavation and industrial vacuum services industry wide… with that in mind, T-Rex has launched The Hydro Excavation Blog to keep clients, and those interested in learning more about how hydro excavation works, up-to-date with the most recent applications of vacuum excavation.

At T-Rex Services, the hydro excavation goal is to through skill, proficiency, integrity and responsibility, deliver unparalleled service and industry solutions – with the highest priority on safety. The intention of The Hydro Excavation Blog is to support those efforts.

To learn more about T-Rex Hydro Excavation & Industrial Vacuum Services, other services offered, and coverage areas, visit the website at www.trexservices.com

About T-Rex Services

T-Rex Services provides fast, safe, and non-destructive professional industrial Hydro Excavation Service for Refineries/Plants, Municipalities, Federal & State Agencies, Engineering Firms and more. T-Rex is based in Houston, TX with offices in Dallas, San Antonio, Victoria and West Texas. Additional information about T-Rex is available at www.tex-rex.com and by phone at 1-800-865-3131.

Fueled for Success: Texas ReExcavation featured on September Cover of Pumper Magazine

noemail@trexservices.com — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Texas ReExcavation, LC (www.tex-rex.com), a leader in hydro excavation and industrial vacuum services, announced this week that it is featured on the cover of Pumper magazine’s September 2010 issue.

Pumper magazine (www.pumper.com), a leading liquid waste industry publication, highlights companies that are performing at the top of their field.

“It’s an honor to land the cover of the industry’s who’s who publication,” T-Rex founder Bobby Hillin, Jr. said. “We’re pleased for the recognition and will continue to deliver the quality service that turned the spotlight our way.”

The Pumper magazine’s ‘Fueled For Success’ article, a reference to Hillin’s NASCAR career, highlights the vacuum excavation firm’s resourcefulness by discovering new applications for their state of the art hydro and air excavation equipment:

“Developing new applications over multiple industries has allowed T-Rex to continue rapid growth during a down economy,” Tim Carmichael, T-Rex president said. “Added services, such as above ground electromagnetic utility line location has enhanced efficiencies and saved our clients money.”

Such innovations allow T-Rex to grow market share, but also enable the company to help their community recover after natural disasters with much-needed emergency services to assist in power and sewage service restoration.

“We seek to expand our service lines without a compromise in quality,” Carmichael said. “As this industry grows, we want to be an industry leader. When people think of hydro and air excavation, we want T-Rex to be the name they think of.”

NASCAR Nationwide Series: Entry List For O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway

noemail@trexservices.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Entry List For O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway Read the Full Release Here >> CAR DRIVER MAKE SPONSOR 0 Jeremy Clements Chevrolet SponsorDavis.com 1 James Buescher Chevrolet Miccosukee Resort & Gaming 1 Mike Wallace Chevrolet NuTone Heating & Cooling / iQ Drive 5 Mark Day Chevrolet 31-W Insulation 6 David Ragan Ford Discount Tire 7 Danny O'Quinn Jr. Chevrolet SK Motorsports 9 John Wes Townley* Ford Zaxby's 10 Kasey Kahne Toyota Great Clips 11 Mike Bliss Toyota Ridemakerz 12 Justin Allgaier* Dodge Verizon Wireless 15 Michael Annett* Toyota Germain Racing 16 Matt Kenseth Ford CitiFinancial 18 Kyle Busch Toyota Z-Line Designs 20 Joey Logano Toyota GameStop 23 Robert Richardson Jr. Chevrolet Mahindra Tractors 24 Eric McClure Ford Hefty 26 Kevin Conway Chevrolet Extenze 27 Jason Keller Ford Scott Products 28 Kenny Wallace Chevrolet U.S. Border Patrol 29 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express 32 Brian Vickers Toyota Dollar...

The Original Young Gun to Turn Back the Clock at Texas Motor Speedway

noemail@trexservices.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

T-Rex Engineering & Construction / T-Rex Services to sponsor veteran driver Bobby Hillin, Jr. and the No. 81 MacDonald Motorsports Dodge in the upcoming O’Reilly Nationwide Series Race November 7. HOUSTON—October 30, 2009—Retirement is never easy for a race car driver but in 2000, after 18 years of racing, Bobby Hillin, Jr. decided it was time to move on. Question was—what now? Applying the ambition and drive he had from success in racing at a very young age, Hillin founded T-Rex Companies with just one truck and a prayer. Today, he overseas two companies— Texas ReExcavation, L.C., a non-destructive sub-surface vacuum excavation company, and T-Rex Engineering & Construction, L.C., a subsea design and fabrication concern that caters to the offshore oil & gas industry. This weekend marks the return of what many have since called the Original Young Gun to Texas Motor Speedway. In some respects, Hillin paved the way for younger drivers to enter the sport. When I started my...

Hydro Excavation Operator in Houston, TX

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Hydro Excavation Operator in Houston, TX Description: This is a labor intensive position, not just a driving position. Hydro excavation operators are responsible for loading all necessary equipment on trucks and being prepared for the hydro excavation job at hand. Hydro Excavation Operators are responsible for the safety of themselves, the technician and the client. Operators must be time accountable, responsible and self motivated. Long hours may apply and some travel is required. Required Experience: Hydro excavation or line cleaning experience is preferred. A minimum of Class B driving experience is required. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Class B CDL TWIC Card Good Driving Record DOT physical lift 50-100 pounds often ** Drug Test Mandatory Education Required: High School or GED Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Salary($): $13.00 - $18.00 Position reports to: JD Teague Contact info: Human Resources ...

Air Knife Industrial Vacuum Excavation

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:58:35 GMT

Some times hydro excavation is actually not the best way to go. Many of T-Rex's competitors provide either air excavation or hydro excavation services exclusively. At T-Rex Services we are proud of our capability to do both. In addition to our 25 Gap Vax hydro excavation services trucks we also have a Vacmaster 4000 and 2 Vactor Prodigies for when you need that special - safe, fast, non-destructive - touch. Industrial vacuum air trucks have a smaller blowers therefore not as fast as hydro excavation. They do dump dry so excavated material can be re-used for backfill which is particularly helpful in cases of environmental remediation. Industrial Air Vacuum is also not capable of digging as deep as hydro-excavation, however, used in the proper setting the air knife can knock you a home run. Industrial Vacuum Excavation - Air Knife Case Study In this video case study, T-Rex Services uses industrial air vacuum services to excavate around sensitive...

Hydro Excavation Services in Texas, Louisiana and Beyond

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:29:37 GMT

Offices in Houston, Austin - San Antonio, Dallas, Victoria and West Texas T-Rex provides Hydro Excavation and Industrial Vacuum Excavation Services to clients with our top of the line fleet and well trained, safety focused, crews. With our corporate offices based in Houston,TX and ancillary shops in Midland and Dallas, TX, San Antonio and Victoria - at T-Rex - We Go Where You Go! We are equipped to provide hydro excavation and vacuum excavation services anywhere a truck can roll. We have done work all over the United States with trucks equipped with heated digging systems that allows for us to dig in the frosted ground despite the weather. Our primary coverage area includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arkansas. Houston Dallas Midland San Antonio Shreveport Hydro Excavation Coverage Areas Houston, TX Dallas, TX Odessa, TX Amarillo, TX San Antonio, TX Austin, TX ...

Home Page - Team Spotlight

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Bobby Hillin Jr.

Bobby went from an 18 year career in NASCAR to founding T-Rex 10 years ago. He continually leads the charge insisting on creating a culture of excellence.

Hydro Excavation Services Case Study Gallery Galleria along Westheimer

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:08:51 GMT

T-Rex Services was contracted to provide safe, fast and non-destructive Hydro Excavation Services in order to clear the way for an electrical conduit. Industrial vacuum excavation was to be preformed underneath a sidewalk in front of the Galleria along Westheimer - one of the busiest and most profitable retail commerce areas in Houston, TX. Result The full length of 700 feet of trenching was completed by 3 pm on Saturday September 18, 2010, a full 55% ahead of schedule. Tree roots were not damaged, and the conduit was able to be successfully run.T-Rex provided an environmentally friendly, safe alternative to traditional excavation, an option which helped the project stay ahead of schedule. Hydro Excavation Services for Trenching Case Study View the Full Hydro Excavation Services Case Study Album >> About T-Rex...

Tower Erection

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:28:58 GMT

A new industry to T-Rex the tower erection industry is using T-Rex as an excavation alternative for foundation remodification.

T-Rex can quickly excavate around congested monopole foundations greatly shortening the job cycle.

What T-Rex can safely excavate in 1 day would be a 3-4 day hand dig. Of course, in a hand dig, even a shovel can do some serious damage. I'm telling you now this is the way to go for "re-mods".

Hydroexcavation Videos

An example of Hydro Excavation Services that we offer to Tower Erection clients include:

View more photos of Hydro-excavation for the Tower Erection Industry

Elevator Industry

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:23:52 GMT

T-Rex's vacuum excavation services are utilized in conjunction with elevator shaft remodernization work, otherwise known as a jack job. T-Rex has maximized efficiency by utilizing our large positive displacement blowers to quickly excavate elevator shafts allowing for the removal of the old steel casing and the replacement with a new PVC casing. In one job for the IBWEC T-Rex was able to excavate our deepest dig to date of 110' from bottom of the hole to the truck. We handled manifesting and disposal. and no expensive vac boxes were necessary. As a matter of a fact, we were in and out within 8 hours! More Hydroexcavation Videos An example of Hydro Excavation Services that we offer to Elevator...

Grease and Grit Trap Cleaning - Commercial Service

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:18:27 GMT

Grease Trap Interceptor and Cleaning Service

At T-Rex Hydro Excavation Services, we understand that the maintenance of your business or facility is a priority and you don't want to waste your time wondering why another vendor didn't show up. The cleaning of your grease and grit traps needs to be a "no-brainer." You call us, we show up, we clean your trap, we leave...end of story. T-Rex runs the best vacuum and excavation equipment in the business and has all the certifications necessary to keep you compliant with governing organizations and municipalities.

We provide Grease and Grit Trap Cleaning to:

Prevent grease and waste backup

Reduce odors from waste and cleaning

Stay compliant with municipal regulations enforceable through the EPA Clean Water Act, requires grease traps to be cleaned a minimum of every 90 days or if the total depth of grease and solids exceeds 25%.
We specialize in the jobs that regular vacuum trucks can't handle. Our heavy duty vacuum trucks can make the tough jobs become routine. If you have any questions call us at 800-865-3131 and ask for Karl or Contact T-Rex Grease Trap Cleaning Service to schedule commercial service.

View photos of T-Rex Hydro Excavation Services cleaning a deep grease trap in Houston, Texas.

Foundation Repair

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:03:28 GMT

T-Rex has worked for multiple foundation repair companies. T-Rex has tunneled under residential and business foundations to allow for the leveling of slabs. T-Rex's track record is much faster and safer than hand digging. All confined space entries that T-Rex hydro excavates are made according to OSHA work site standards.

An example of Hydro Excavation Services that we offer to Foundation repair clients include:

View more photos of Foundation Repair using Hydro-excavation from T-Rex

Land-based Drilling Rig

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:50:59 GMT

T-Rex Services provides industrial super sucker services to the oil field industry for land-based drilling rigs.

T-Rex is well positioned to assist oil rig operators with mud tank and/or cleaning services. The bottom line is that our crews work in various industries and don't have an "it's not my job" mentality. We show up on site with superior vacuum excavation equipment and superior attitudes. We have 20 trucks in our fleet so short notice at odd hours is all a part of the business. Call 24/7 at 713-783-3363 and we'll get you a super sucker to cover that rig.

An example of Hydro Excavation Services that we offer to Land-based Drilling Rig clients include:

View more photos of Hydro-excavation for the Land-based Drilling Rig Industry

Telecommunication

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:28:07 GMT

We have received more than one "hurry up and get here" call from Telecom companies.

In most cases we will be able to do a few "critical locates" to get daylight on utilities so that boring can proceed at correct depths. That said, we have also been asked to suck debris out of a manholes and provide manifests for legal disposal.

An example of Hydro Excavation Services that we offer to the Telecommunications clients include:

View more photos of Hydro-excavation for the Telecommunications Industry

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Hydro Excavation in order to find utilizes at a live railroad intersection in order that the directional driller can be safe when they bore a fiber optic line.

Hydro Excavation for Utility Providers in Dallas, TX

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Removing 2" rock 25' deep 6' diameter so they can re-position utility pole

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Hydro Excavation Dallas, TX - for Slot Trenching

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Hydro Excavation Dallas, TX - for Slot Trenching

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Hole for Water & Electric Subsurface Utility Engineering

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Hole for Water & Electric Subsurface Utility Engineering

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Grease and Grit Trap Cleaning - Commercial Service

Grease Trap Interceptor and Cleaning Service

We provide Grease and Grit Trap Cleaning to:

Foundation Repair

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