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DSGS has extensive experience in the assessment, design, and implementation of structural retrofitting for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential buildings throughout Bangladesh. The company specializes in strengthening existing structures to enhance structural integrity, seismic performance, load-carrying capacity, durability, and compliance with national and international building safety standards, while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

DSGS has successfully delivered retrofitting solutions for garment factories, educational institutions, office buildings, bridges, and residential structures, particularly where facilities remained operational during construction. The firm possesses strong expertise in diagnosing structural deficiencies, conducting detailed structural assessments, preparing retrofit designs, and executing strengthening works using modern engineering techniques.

Specialized Retrofitting Technologies and Expertise

DSGS has practical experience in applying a wide range of structural strengthening technologies, including:

• Reinforced Concrete (RC) column and beam jacketing
• Steel plate and steel section jacketing
• Structural steel retrofitting and strengthening
• Foundation strengthening and rehabilitation
• Bridge retrofitting and rehabilitation
• Unreinforced Masonry (URM) strengthening
• Crack repair and structural rehabilitation
• Seismic strengthening of existing buildings
• Structural modifications for increased loading capacity
• Construction supervision, quality assurance, and safety management during retrofitting works

Relevant Retrofitting and Structural Strengthening Experience

DSGS has successfully completed numerous retrofitting and structural strengthening projects, including:

• Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA): Structural retrofitting and rehabilitation of a bridge at Mirsarai, Chattogram.
• DEKKO Garments, Gazipur: Structural assessment, Unreinforced Masonry (URM) strengthening, and retrofitting of multiple factory buildings.
• Layla Textile, Gazipur: Construction and strengthening of URM walls in factory buildings to comply with Levi Strauss & Co. structural requirements.
• Saint Joseph School, Dhaka: Retrofitting and strengthening of reinforced concrete columns in both the academic and parking buildings.
• Six-Storey Residential Building, Uttara, Dhaka: Complete column retrofitting and structural strengthening works.
• Kwun Tong Apparels, Adamjee EPZ: Structural steel retrofitting and strengthening of factory buildings.
• UNESCO Dhaka Office, Banani: Physical retrofitting and structural improvement of the office building.
• Residential Duplex Building, Kafrul, Dhaka: Construction of a four-storey reinforced concrete building with structural engineering supervision.
• Trendy Textile, Savar: Construction of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and WASH facilities incorporating structural concrete works.