Global Design Solutions (GDS) transforms oil and gas facilities by turning physical assets into accurate digital models. We provide full turnkey piping, civil, and structural services using advanced 3D laser scanning, reverse engineering, isometric drawing creation, P&ID development, as-built documentation, and digital twin modeling. Our goal is to reduce project risk, control costs, and accelerate delivery for operators, EPCs, and facility owners.
End to end delivery
From laser scanning and point cloud capture to reverse engineering, P&ID development, isometric drawings, as-built documentation, CAD modeling, fabrication packages, and complete digital twins.
Industry expertise
Specialized in upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities with focus on piping tie ins, pipe racks, structural supports, and civil site modeling.
Cost and schedule savings
Accurate as-built data reduces rework, supports offsite prefabrication, and shortens project timelines.
Safety focused
Noncontact scanning reduces the need for shutdowns and limits time in hazardous environments.
Collaborative partnership
We work closely with your project teams to deliver models and documentation that are directly usable for engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.
Laser scanning of well sites, drilling facilities, and offshore platforms
Civil site capture for grading and foundation design
Piping and skid modeling for accurate tie-ins
Reverse engineering of undocumented or legacy components
Generation of P&IDs and isometric drawings for new and existing systems
Creation of as-built piping and equipment models to support field accuracy
Scanning of pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, and terminals
Alignment and clash detection models for pipelines and skids
Reverse engineering of valves, fittings, and piping systems for spare parts fabrication
Structural and civil modeling of pipe racks, platforms, and foundations
P&ID development and piping isometric drawings from scan data
As-built verification of pipelines and process stations to reduce costly errors
High resolution as-built models of process units, racks, and tanks
Clash detection to support retrofits and expansions
Structural and civil modeling of slabs, platforms, and site layouts
Prefabrication support through scan based isometric drawings and spool packages
Facility wide digital twin creation for asset management, safety, and future growth
Piping tie-in alignment with tight tolerances to reduce rework
Outdated or missing as-built records replaced with verified digital models
As-built verification to confirm construction against design intent
Recovery of missing isometrics with scan based piping drawings
Pipe rack congestion and clash detection in confined areas
Prefabrication accuracy supported by scan based isometrics and spool drawings
Reverse engineering of undocumented piping and mechanical parts
P&ID creation for facilities with missing or outdated records
As-built P&IDs for accurate plant documentation
Structural support modeling for stanchions, shoes, and guides
Noncontact scanning in live facilities to minimize disruption
Civil site modeling for foundations, grading, and roads
Digital twin enablement to support full lifecycle facility management
Detailed point clouds and survey reports
Intelligent CAD and BIM models of piping, civil, and structural systems
Verified as-built piping, structural, and civil models
Piping isometrics and as-built P&IDs from scan data
Reverse engineered models of mechanical parts and piping systems
Fabrication packages and shop drawings for prefabricated spools
Clash detection reports and construction simulations
Facility wide digital twins integrated into asset management platforms
Your projects demand precision, speed, and safety. GDS delivers full turnkey laser scanning, modeling, reverse engineering, as-built verification, isometrics, P&IDs, missing isometrics, and digital twin solutions that help keep your assets reliable and your projects on schedule.
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Schedule a consultation with our team to review your upcoming project
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GDS transforms oil and gas facilities by converting physical assets into accurate digital models. They offer a full turnkey service covering piping, civil, and structural needs using advanced 3D laser scanning, reverse engineering, isometric drawing creation, P&ID development, as-built documentation, and digital twin modeling. The goal is to reduce project risk, control costs, and accelerate delivery for operators, EPC firms, and facility owners.
“End-to-end delivery” means GDS handles the entire data workflow — from laser scanning and point cloud capture in the field, through reverse engineering and CAD modeling, to producing P&IDs, isometric drawings, fabrication packages, and complete digital twins. GDS can take a physical plant and provide everything needed digitally for engineering and construction, covering every step so the client receives a ready-to-use package.
Yes. GDS has specialized expertise across upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities. They focus on piping tie-ins, pipe racks, structural supports, and civil site modeling — common areas of concern in oil and gas projects. This industry knowledge ensures that the models and drawings GDS produces meet the specific needs and standards of oil and gas engineering.
By providing accurate as-built data, GDS reduces rework and supports offsite prefabrication — shortening project timelines. Precise models mean contractors can fabricate pipe spools and skids that fit correctly the first time, avoiding delays in the field. The result is fewer on-site adjustments, a smoother construction process, and significant cost and time savings throughout the project.
GDS employs non-contact scanning, which often reduces the need for prolonged shutdowns or placing personnel in hazardous areas to take measurements. By scanning equipment and structures from a safe distance, GDS limits the time workers spend in potentially dangerous environments — like operating plants or elevated structures — while detailed digital data also helps identify and mitigate hazards before physical work begins.
For Upstream, GDS scans well sites, drilling rigs, and offshore platforms — modeling piping and skids for tie-ins, reverse engineering legacy components, and creating P&IDs and isometrics. In Midstream, they scan pipelines, compressor stations, and pump stations — producing alignment models, clash detection reports, and as-built documentation. For Downstream refineries and petrochemical plants, GDS creates high-resolution as-built models, supports prefabrication with scan-based spool drawings, and develops facility-wide digital twins for asset management.
GDS’s deliverables directly tackle challenges like ensuring piping tie-ins align within tight tolerances, replacing missing or outdated as-built records with accurate digital models, verifying construction against design intent, recovering missing isometric drawings via new scans, detecting congestion and clashes in dense pipe racks, and updating P&IDs for facilities with documentation gaps. By solving these issues, GDS helps prevent costly downtime and ensures smoother modifications or expansions.
Clients receive detailed point clouds and survey reports; intelligent CAD/BIM models of piping, civil, and structural systems; verified as-built models; piping isometrics and updated P&IDs derived from scan data; reverse-engineered models of mechanical parts and piping systems; fabrication packages and shop drawings for prefabricated spools; and clash detection reports. GDS’s deliverables cover everything needed to go from a scanned facility to actionable engineering documents.
GDS supports both initial construction and long-term operations and maintenance. They create digital twins integrated into asset management platforms — allowing facility operators to monitor assets, plan maintenance, and evaluate future upgrades virtually. Their data helps keep assets reliable by catching issues early, keeps projects on schedule by reducing rework, and continues providing value across every phase of the facility’s operational life.
Clients can start by scheduling a consultation or a pilot scan with GDS. GDS recommends reviewing upcoming projects with their team — whether retrofit, expansion, or maintenance — and will propose a tailored solution demonstrating how their turnkey laser scanning, modeling, and reverse engineering services can directly benefit the project. Reaching out early allows GDS to scope the work precisely and deliver maximum value from day one.
