Global Design Solutions

Global Design Solutions is a specialist firm that turns the physical world into precise digital assets for owners, engineers, and manufacturers. From plants and commercial buildings to complex parts, GDS captures real conditions and converts them into accurate data that teams can actually use.

The company began with terrestrial 3D laser scanning of process units, structures, and tank farms, delivering dense point clouds tied to survey control so designs could be based on reality instead of guesswork. As clients asked for more, services expanded into 3D modeling from scans, scan to BIM, coordination ready models, and clear visual deliverables that fit directly into existing CAD and BIM workflows.

GDS also supports part level reverse engineering. Manufacturers, fabricators, and automotive clients send physical parts when drawings are missing or incomplete, and receive STL, STEP, and production grade CAD models ready for CNC or printing. This combination of facility scanning, modeling, and part reverse engineering allows GDS to support everything from a single legacy component to a full facility.

Based in Houston with dedicated operations in Los Angeles, GDS has experience on large, complex projects and keeps a practical focus on constructability, safety, and schedule. Every engagement is backed by the GDS Guarantee, with clear scope, defined deliverables, and a shared goal to reduce risk and surprises for the project team.