Over the next month, we are going to be exploring using MiTek Sapphire for doing material takeoffs. We will look at the tools themselves, the types of… Read more “Material Take-Offs and Integrations”
Author: Gould-Design-Inc
Who We Are
Family owned and operated company with headquarters based in Jacksonville, FL. GDI is licensed and insured with years of component design management and experience.
What We Do
Perform efficiently and with accuracy both bid and production work.
We do this by communicating effectively with your staff by gathering critical information related to your company's specific preferences/requirements/inventories, etc. Through collaboration with your staff, your company's design standards are created. Uniformity in design is the result.
Our pricing system is uniquely flexible and predictable. Giving you ultimate control of design costs adding dollars to your bottom line!
If you are a MiTek customer, schedule a FREE CONSULTATION today!
Never Stop Learning
I know everyone is busy and has enough trouble keeping up with the day to day tasks that encroach upon them that it is hard to remember… Read more “Never Stop Learning”
How to Increase Your Design Capacity
Previously we discussed the case for offsite component design in 2019. Today I want to expand further on the benefit of expanding your capacity. I find engine… Read more “How to Increase Your Design Capacity”
Pricing: What to Expect?
Last week I made the case for offsite design. Today lets consider pricing. While specific numbers cannot necessarily be discussed, we can get close to the target… Read more “Pricing: What to Expect?”
A Case for Offsite Design in 2019
Offsite designers, whether a single designer or a remote design team, have become a viable and legitimate tool for Component Manufacturers (CM’s) looking to gain an edge… Read more “A Case for Offsite Design in 2019”
Don’t Play “Hot Potato” With Responsibility
All too often a project is handled as if it were a game of hot potato, with the potato being responsibility. The goal of the “game” then,… Read more “Don’t Play “Hot Potato” With Responsibility”
Candor at Work
I was reminded recently of the benefit of candor. I was having a conversation where a customer was telling me about some issues in the quality of… Read more “Candor at Work”
Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?
Last week I wrote about Value-Based Work as one of 7 “Work smarter” practices described in the book, Great at Work by Morton T. Hansen. These practices are divided into… Read more “Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?”
Value Based Work
In the book, Great at Work by Morton T. Hansen, he concludes that 7 “Work smarter” practices will enhance both an individual and company’s performance. These are… Read more “Value Based Work”
Running and Truss Design
I’ve been running for years and often think about the correlation between running and effective truss design. One aspect is “pace”. Pace If you’ve ever run any… Read more “Running and Truss Design”
Experienced Designers Wanted
If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to do just that. Before starting the conversation,… Read more “Experienced Designers Wanted”
Why Do We Charge a Setup Fee?
It is not unusual for the initial contact with a prospective client to be going well until I mention that we charge a setup fee (fee varies… Read more “Why Do We Charge a Setup Fee?”
You must be logged in to post a comment.