The Matthews Group, Inc. t/a TMG Construction Corporation (TMG) was founded in 1992 by Tanya and Joe Matthews. Tanya Matthews serves as President and has been recognized by Engineering News Record magazine as a leading expert in the field of design-build construction. Joe Matthews, who serves as Vice President Operations and Principal, has constructed thousands of projects throughout his career and has won numerous quality and performance awards. Over the years, TMG has grown in a steady, sensible manner. As of 2009, TMG employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately 65 full-time professionals and craft personnel in addition to hundreds of subcontractors and consultants to accomplish the work that it pursues.

As a result of the dedication and hard work of its staff, TMG is privileged to perform hundreds of design-build, lump sum and GMP contracted forms of construction projects annually for a variety of federal government clients, including DoD, GSA, FAA and others; for local government clients, such as Loudoun, Fairfax and Arlington Counties; for quasi-public agencies, such as the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA); and for a variety of large institutional clients including many major airlines and retailers.

TMG’s core expertise is geared toward constructing building and civil-related projects in fully operational campus environments, such as airports, schools, public facilities, etc. Projects have included millions of square feet of interior renovations that range from complex system upgrades to high-end architectural finishes to minor renovations. TMG also constructs new base buildings and a variety of specialty sitework projects that include large utility projects, roads, bridges and environmental remediation.

The growth of TMG and its ability to serve its clients effectively has been enabled by an ongoing effort to evolve its business systems. From the formative years through today, TMG has placed considerable emphasis on the development and use of information technologies. Via the collaborative efforts of TMG’s Information & Communication Service (ICS) Group, Accounting Department and Operations Division, the company has developed a proprietary suite of contemporary web-based project management and decision support software tools, along with a wide variety of construction and business software applications for use by its employees and business partners. These tools are made available through a wide area network via the world-wide-web.

The success and continued growth of TMG are fostered by a strong commitment to its principles, values and mission, which guide the company’s interactions with clients, vendors, subcontractors and employees. The corporate culture is grounded in understanding its clients’ needs, honoring commitments and promises, striving for technical excellence, promoting cost effectiveness, creating a positive working environment for all stakeholders, rewarding excellence and respecting the environment and humanity.

TMG’s future growth and success also are closely linked to the quality of its employees. TMG is committed to growing the next generation of constructors by promoting the professional development of employees and business partners through a culture of continuous education and training. TMG is dedicated to growing a sustainable business – both fiscally and environmentally. The company’s systems, processes and practices are focused on reducing the company’s environmental impact while serving and increasing TMG’s current client base with best-in-class business practices that are relevant to the work that TMG performs.