About GDRS
GDRS was developed from real field documentation challenges: scanned as-builts, KMZs, stationing, photos, repairs, assist pits, handholes, utilities, and redlines all needing to connect clearly.
Built from field experience.
GDRS began as a practical field problem: one location could require searching a KMZ, as-built PDFs, daily logs, photos, and redlines before the correct sheet, station, or asset record was found.
The workflow grew into a controlled geospatial-to-as-built reference system that helps authorized teams connect route geometry, stationing, as-built references, field notes, and closeout records.
What GDRS is
A service-based reference workflow for infrastructure projects that organizes approved records into practical KMZ/GIS, asset index, and redline-support deliverables.
What GDRS is not
GDRS does not replace official owner records, 811, field locates, survey, permitting, engineering review, or GIS systems. It supports them by making authorized project records easier to reference.
Core principles.
Authorized records only
GDRS is built from records the project owner or authorized team is permitted to use.
Field-to-record traceability
The goal is to reduce confusion between field activity and the documentation required for redlines and closeout.
Human review required
GDRS packages should be QA/QC reviewed by project teams before being used as reference deliverables.