New Book Addresses Basics of Machine Control But Lacks Advice On How To Digitize Civil Plans
It’s been about 10 years since earthmoving contractors began playing around in earnest with three-dimensional grade controls guided by global-positioning systems, which can speed up estimating and shaping earthwork by 30% or more. A new book explains the ins and outs of how to set up a grade-control network on the jobsite.
Researched, written and published by the staff of Memphis-based TrenchSafety and Supply Inc., the book explains how grade controls, such as lasers and GPS, can displace traditional staking costs on a large-scale contract, which can run up $100,000 or more in surveying fees. “You can also see significant savings on smaller jobs, such as fast-food restaurants and convenience stores,” add the authors of Make More Money with Construction Machine Control ($29.95).