Goetting & Associates, Inc. provides engineering design services using the latest technology. All design work is done on a computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) system. We have 76 networked workstations and terminals with twelve file servers providing tremendous design and production capability. We are licensed to operate 51 AutoCAD workstations and 9 Intergraph MicroStation workstations concurrently in a CADD environment.

Multiple computer-aided drafting (CAD) software packages, including the latest editions of Autodesk AutoCAD and Intergraph MicroStation PC, allow us to better serve our clients and provide fast, accurate designs.

Goetting & Associates' offices are set up to transfer documents and drawings effortlessly via high speed WAN links and servers allowing for seamless integration. Whether the project is in Anchorage, Alaska or San Antonio, our clients are assured the same level of expertise and customer service from either of our conveniently located offices in San Antonio, Austin and Dallas. 

Engineering Applications

In addition to our experience with CAD software, Goetting & Associates has extensive experience using database management software for organizing project data. Combining the power of CAD and interfacing with the Oracle database, a Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been developed by our in-house developers. Using this BIM, we have developed a computer model that describes in quantitative and relational terms the building systems being designed. Using the data-driven model as a foundation, we have created engineering applications that greatly enhance our quality and service, and provide for easier interoperability with Architects and clients.

Office Wide Network

The strength and stability of our network infrastructure is based around Unix and Microsoft Windows application and file servers, coupled with Microsoft Windows based workstations. Application speed and data transfer between each of our offices in optimized through the use of state of the art Intenet appliances offering wide-area data services.

The latest Microsoft Exchange Server coupled with Microsoft Outlook builds a communications infra-structure and group messaging platform that provides email, scheduling, online forms, calendars, and the tools for custom collaboration within an enterprise. Messages, documents, and applications are shared from one common user-friendly environment placing the information the workers need at their fingertips.

Unlimited File Storage

To facilitate the design and drafting process, computers and terminals are networked to five file servers, and long term project archiving is facilitated through the use of enterprise-class tape backup and storage solutions.

Engineering Document Plotting Devices

Our firm has upgraded its investment in the latest technology to produce and plot high-quality documents. CAD drawings are generated on our laser/Inkjet plotters or laser printers. Our three full-size plotters including Oce TDS600, TDS400 and an Oce 9456-II plotter.

We reproduce large documents that are not in an electronic form with a full-size Oce scanner. Documents are then plotted on bond or vellum.

Software Applications

• AutoCAD
• CPM Project Management & Scheduling
• Building Information Modeling
• Emergency Generator Sizing
• Energy Analysis Calculations
• Fault Current Analysis
• HVAC Equipment Selection
• HVAC Load Calculation
• Life Cycle Economic Analysis
• Lighting Calculations
• Overcurrent Device Coordination
• Pipe and Duct Sizing
• Solar Energy Collection Analysis
• Telecommunications Design
• Utility Rate Calculations
• Voltage Drop Analysis / Short Circuit Analysis
• Medical Gas System Sizing and Analysis
• HVAC Acoustic Analysis