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Services

What We Do

Project consulting across the full lifecycle.

TKO can step in at any stage — from early concept through construction completion and startup.

Most industrial owners and project developers do not have large internal project teams. TKO fills that gap — providing experienced, owner-focused project leadership that helps you define what you actually need, evaluate your options, select the right technologies, and execute your project efficiently and cost-effectively.

We are not a traditional engineering firm. We are a project leadership company. Detailed engineering and stamped drawings are coordinated through qualified engineering partners. Our job is to make sure the whole project works — not just the parts that fall within one discipline.

01
Front-End Development & Feasibility
Before you spend money on detailed engineering, make sure your project makes sense.

TKO helps owners and developers work through the early-stage questions that determine whether a project is worth pursuing — and what it will actually cost. This is where mistakes are cheapest to fix and where good front-end work saves the most money downstream.

Project concept development and scoping
Preliminary feasibility studies
Technology evaluation and comparison
Equipment selection and sizing support
Preliminary layouts and process flow development
CAPEX and OPEX estimating
Budget development
Lender and investor support materials
02
Project Management & Owner’s Representative
Acting as your representative through engineering, procurement, and vendor coordination.

Once a project is moving forward, TKO helps owners manage the engineering process, coordinate vendors, and keep the project on track. We act as the owner’s representative to make sure engineering deliverables meet your needs and that nothing falls through the cracks between disciplines.

FEED study management and coordination
Owner’s representative services
Vendor evaluation and selection support
RFQ and bid package preparation
Procurement support
Engineering coordination and review
Scope gap identification
Schedule and budget tracking
03
Construction Management
Keeping construction moving safely and on schedule around active operations.

During construction and installation, TKO helps owners stay in control of their projects. We coordinate between contractors, vendors, engineers, and plant operations to keep work moving efficiently — with a practical understanding of what it takes to execute construction around 24/7 industrial facilities.

Construction management
Contractor coordination and oversight
Construction scope development
Outage and shutdown planning
Mechanical installation coordination
Startup coordination and support
Commissioning support
Site safety and access coordination
04
Continuous Improvement & Debottlenecking
Helping operating facilities find and capture performance opportunities.

Not every project starts with a greenfield build or major capital investment. TKO also helps operating facilities identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce downtime, lower costs, and better utilize by-products and waste streams — often finding significant value without large capital expenditure.

Debottlenecking studies
Downtime reduction analysis
Cleanup and housekeeping improvement
Process flow improvement
By-product and waste stream utilization
Troubled-project rescue and recovery
Technology and equipment evaluation
EPC partner and vendor identification

Additional Capabilities

Where else TKO can help.

Technology Evaluation
Evaluating an unfamiliar technology? TKO helps owners cut through vendor marketing and assess technologies practically — based on feedstock compatibility, mechanical reliability, proven track record, and real CAPEX/OPEX numbers.
EPC & Vendor Identification
Need help finding qualified contractors, engineering firms, or equipment suppliers? TKO has an active network of trusted vendors and EPC partners across biomass, biochar, wood products, and related industries.
Lender & Investor Support
TKO can help project developers prepare materials for lenders and investors — including project summaries, technology assessments, CAPEX/OPEX models, and project execution plans that reflect realistic assumptions.

How We Work With You

Flexible engagement structures.

Fixed-Fee Project Scope
Defined deliverables, defined price. Works well for feasibility studies, FEED work, and specific project phases with clear scope.
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing project leadership with defined monthly deliverables. Ideal for active project management and owner’s representative engagements.
Project Development Fee
For early-stage project development work where TKO helps move a concept from idea to investable opportunity.
Day Rate / Hourly
Available for shorter engagements, advisory work, contract reviews, and situations where scope is difficult to define in advance.

Not sure which service fits your project?

Let’s have a conversation. We’ll help you figure out where TKO can add the most value.

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