NEWS IN BRIEF:
June 2009
GDS has made the decision to migrate all its rebar detailing to Advance Concrete. Within 3 months all our detailing will include a 3D model of the structure at the same industry standard detailing rates.

May 2009
GDS is proud to announce agreements to sell, train and support Advance Concrete to North America, Indian Sub continent and The Middle East.

October 2008
GDS moves into the UAE.
GDS has accepted its first commission utilising Graitec’s Advance Concrete 3D modelling and reinforcing steel technology.


September 2008
GDS can now offer 3D modelling as part of its rebar detailing solution using Graitec’s advance Concrete system. GDS is proud to be the first user of Advance Concrete to UK, US and Canadian standards of Detailing.

       April 2008
HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY
When we started GDS was a pioneer of offshore rebar detailing. Our unique approach to supporting our offshore detailing teams with on-continent project coordinators has set a standard throughout the industry. We look forward to our future with good solid growth based on four deliverables:-
-> detailing;
-> High Accuracy;
-> Timely Delivery;
-> Innovation to improve our deliverables.


       March 2008
Role out of new Project and Business Management System. The new system will help us better integrate our services with our Clients business processes.Once the system has been proven we will also be providing a leasing option for the technology.

       February 2008
GDS Michigan office opens GDS announces the opening of it’s latest Project Management office in Lansing Michigan. Troy Self has joined the Company as Senior Project Manager for the Lansing Office. Troy has over 20 years experience in the rebar industry.

       January 2008
GDS announces the opening of its latest detailing office in Bangalore. This is our third plant that will provide much needed capacity. Capacity for the group is expected to double by the end of 2008.

Reinforced Concrete Detailing, Structural Detailing, Concrete Rebar

Organisation
The GDS organisation currently spans four countries - USA, UK, Mexico, India - in over four continents to bring you the 'Best in Class' reinforced concrete detailing and structural detailing solutions available.

Quality

We use the latest industry software including AutoCAD based Advance Concrete by Graitec as well as RebarCAD & CADS-RC produced by CADS.

As a baseline our drawings are detailed to all relevant country standards namely:-

• UK:- BS 8110, BS5400, BS5950, BS8666, ISTRUCTE Standard Method of reinforced concrete detailing

• US:- ACI Standards and CRSI industry guidelines.

• Middle East:- Project specific guidelines including UK and US and Euro standards

Additionally our unique Project instructions specifically created for each client location and project ensure details reflect regional requirements, whether the service is concrete rebar detailing or basic structural detailing.

Our QA system provides a multi stage process that includes 2 or more of the following internal checks depending on the project:-

• Self Check
• Peer Review
• Safety Check
• Coordinator

Affordability

Our standard rate system for any project from 0.5 to 500 000 tons means the GDS deliverable is affordable.

We have different styles of detailing that reflect the size of project to minimise your detailing costs. 

Knowledge

Our team core knowledge base extends for twenty five years of global methods of construction specifically:-

•25 years UK experience in rail, highway infrastructure, Nuclear, water treatment and commercial building structures.

•15 years experience in the US Canadian and Caribbean rebar detailing industry including regional expertise of West and East Coast methods of working.

• 10 years experience on Middle Eastern projects covering UAE, The Lebanon and Egypt Our active involvement in organisations such as The ACI and CRSI allows us to stay current with the most up to date thinking within the industry

Active involvement in CRSI allows us to stay current with the most up to date thinking within the industry. For example, we now utilise Advance Concrete by Graitec, the best available software in the industry today!

Reinforced Concrete Detailing, Structural Detailing, Concrete Rebar  

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