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GDS Design Group, Inc. Company Profile

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5005 Mitchelldale St, Suite 116 Houston, TX 77092

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http://gdsdesigngroup.com/

(713) 524-8270

info@gdsdesigngroup.com

GDS Design Group creates submittal, permit and as-built drawings for fire alarm and access control systems in commercial buildings. Our drawings are used to obtain city and county permits, as well as for review by fire and security consultants during construction. We submit plans on your behalf to City and County jurisdictions all over Texas. Plans are submitted according to each jurisdiction’s preferences – online submittal, direct email, or paper copies. We are licensed by the State of Texas to sign fire alarm plans designed by GDS, using either our ACR, or yours. Other types of drawings that we can help you with include evacuation, voice & data, space planning and just about anything else that does not require an architect’s seal.

Trade Groups: Life Safety and Security, Electrical, Trade Consultants

Trade Specialties: Building Codes & Permits, Life Safety / Fire Alarm, Security Access and Surveillance, Voice and Data Systems

Archidoodles is a platform dedicated to celebrating the expertise of architects, designers, builders, and tradespeople. We highlight the craftsmanship, collaboration, and innovation behind every project, providing a space to share stories of turning visions into reality. Whether you're shaping spaces or building futures, Archidoodles is where your work gets the recognition and promotion it deserves.

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Location: 712 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Building Category: Office Building
Customer's Industry: Utilities
Project Role: General Contractor
Project Scope: Interiors
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Balden Contract Group

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Balden Contract Group
Location: 6633 Portwest Drive, Houston, TX 77024
Building Category: Industrial Buildings
Customer's Industry: Construction
Project Role: General Contractor
Project Scope: Interiors
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ONYX Constructors

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Method Architecture at East River

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Method Architecture at East River
Location: 2920 Riverby Road, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77056
Building Category: Office Building
Customer's Industry: Architecture
Project Role: Architect
Project Scope: Interiors
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Method Architecture (Headquarters) - Houston, TX

Method Architecture (Headquarters) - Houston, TX
Cogdell Law Firm

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Cogdell Law Firm
Location: 712 Main Street, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002
Building Category: Office Building
Customer's Industry: Legal
Project Role: General Contractor
Project Scope: Interiors
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ONYX Constructors

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COLLABORATIONS

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KNOWLEDGE HUB

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Project Management

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Engineering, Structural Systems

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Project Management, MEP

Skilled Trade Wages in Houston: What Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC Techs Are Costing Contractors
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VIDEOS

Architectural Photography

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Office Tour

Energy Tower IV - Floor 11 - Building Tour
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The eleventh floor of Energy Tower Four in Houston, Texas, offers 26,417 SF of move-in-ready, high-finish office space designed for both collaboration and focused work.

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Suite 640 at Energy Tower 4 in Houston, Texas, is a 3,418 SF, move-in-ready office designed for efficiency and functionality. It features a welcoming reception area, six private offices (or five plus a conference room), and a central open workspace for collaboration. The end-of-building location provides abundant natural light and strong views. Additional highlights include a large kitchen/lunchroom, workroom, storage, and high-quality modern finishes—making it an ideal, well-balanced workspace for small teams.

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Building Materials

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Learn about all positions and equipment on a paving operation. From grading to milling to paving. Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering details the asphalt production and placement process, from aggregate handling and base preparation to the paving train's operation. The video explains key roles like the tack truck driver, screed operator, and paving foreman while highlighting essential equipment such as graders, rollers, and material transfer vehicles.

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