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The Best Way to Stay Safe on the Jobsite
| There are a staggering number of people seriously injured on the job each day—totaling more than 4.6 million workers annually according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Given that number, it’s easy for everyone to agree that keeping workers safe and reducing workplace injuries are important. But there are different schools of thought on how exactly to achieve that.
by Christie Mendola | July 30, 2010 | Comments (0) |
Nailed and Jailed for DUI
| If I don’t change my life-endangering behavior quickly, I will be pulled over, ticketed, fined, and possibly jailed if I repeatedly drive under the influence.
by Tim Fausch | July 16, 2010 | Comments (3) |  |
Flooring Producer Supports Haiti Rebuilding Using 'Hands-on' Approach
| You got to love a charitable program that requires a “hands-on” involvement among the participants.
by Tim Fausch | July 9, 2010 | Comments (0) |  |
GPS Reference Networks Need Regulation
| Contractors using GPS rovers or automated machine guidance are making heavy use of GPS reference networks these days, and they are absorbing 3D data from satellites routinely. While doing research for an upcoming article, I came across information that may call into question the accuracies of GPS reference networks.
by Harry O. Ward , PE | July 1, 2010 | Comments (1) |  |
GPS Reference Networks Need Regulation
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Contractors using GPS rovers or automated machine guidance are making heavy use of GPS reference networks these days, and they are absorbing 3D data from satellites routinely.
by Harry O. Ward, PE | July 1, 2010 | Comments (2) |  |
Helping Construction Pros Navigate In a Digital World
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Not long ago, most
professionals belonged to their national, state or local association. Or they
belonged to a peer group, civic club, or some organization that exposed them to
new ideas, skills, and tools, all while networking with other pros.
by Tim Fausch | June 25, 2010 | Comments (1) |  |
Dirt Talk: Is your jobsite safe?
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As the weather gets warmer, work on the jobsite is starting to heat up as well. Sometimes in the rush to get work done, safety precautions can be overlooked—but that could ultimately be very dangerous or very costly.
May 17, 2010 | Comments (0) |
Dirt Talk: More Straight Talk about TIN Surfaces & Machine Control
| I’ve been saying for years we need new algorithms for 3D model creation, so in this blog I want to continue to open up this discussion.
by Bill Crumb | April 8, 2010 | Comments (3) |  |
Dirt Talk: Do We Need a New DTM Algorithm?
| Does the industry need a wake-up call to improve DTM software? Or do you think the software you use is more
than adequate for your needs? March 11, 2010 | Comments (11) |
Dirt Talk: Tax Tips for Contractors
| CPA Todd Taggart gives contractors tips to maximize their cash.
by Todd F. Taggart CPA | February 9, 2010 | Comments (0) |
Dirt Talk: How to Re-Invest in Your Company
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Are
you a laggard or a leader when it comes to investing in your company?
by Harry O. Ward , PE | December 21, 2009 | Comments (0) |
How to Prevent Equipment Theft: Is It a Silent Night at the Jobsite?
| While enjoying the holidays at home with loved ones, is all calm and bright on your jobsite?
by Scott Cornell | December 4, 2009 | Comments (0) |
Dirt Talk: Machine Control on West Virginia’s Corridor H
| Applying machine control to a highway project in the Appalachian Mountains saves 90% in survey/stakeout costs.
by Harry O. Ward , PE | November 1, 2009 | Comments (1) | .jpg) |
Dirt Talk: Start Us Up USA! And support the construction equipment industry
| Time is running out for the construction equipment manufacturing industry and you need to get involved in its fight for survival. The recession has indeed been deep for some sectors of the economy, but few, if any, have taken the beating experienced by the construction equipment manufacturing industry.
by Dennis Slater | October 19, 2009 | Comments (0) |
Dirt Talk: Congress Must Reauthorize SAFETEA-LU
| Guest blogger Mike Bazinet calls for Congress to get serious about funding America’s infrastructure.
by Michael Bazinet | September 14, 2009 | Comments (0) | .jpg) |
Dirt Talk: Carbon Caps Don’t Bode Well for Construction
Will the carbon cap-and-trade bill leave the construction industry destitute? by Michael M. Slusarski , PE | August 10, 2009 | Comments (3) |
Dirt Talk: The Move Toward Infrastructure Construction and BIM
| Infrastructure projects are going to be our bread and butter for the foreseeable future. If you are looking for growth in the land development market I suggest looking elsewhere, because it isn’t going to be there. The land development pie has shrunk to a fraction of what it was a couple years ago. Let’s face it, how many more Starbucks do we need?
by Harry O. Ward , PE | July 8, 2009 | Comments (0) |
Dirt Talk: Can You Trust a Real-Time GPS Network?
| Real-time GPS networks are rapidly proliferating, and more contractors are using them for GPS machine control. Do you subscribe to a local network? What has your experience been like?
June 2, 2009 | Comments (4) |
Dirt Talk: Is Machine Control Getting Easier?
Site Prep's new research shows that concerns about machine control training and support/maintenance have decreased. Is it getting easier for you to use this technolgy?
May 12, 2009 | Comments (0) |
Dirt Talk: What's on Your GPS Wish List?
Everybody wishes GPS was cheaper...but going beyond the cost--what other improvements would you like to see in future versions of your GPS equipment and software? What would make GPS better for machine control?
April 8, 2009 | Comments (0) |
Dirt Talk: Will Machines Need Operators in the Future?
Harry Ward's latest column asks whether operators will be needed to operate heavy equipment in the future. What do you think?
March 19, 2009 | Comments (1) |
Dirt Talk: Will a Stimulus Bill Stimulate Your Business?
| These days it seems that all the talk is about the stimulus bill. Will the Senate pass its version? Will the House be swayed to agree with the Senate? But isn't the real question: will the stimulus bill help you and your business?
February 9, 2009 | Comments (3) |
Dirt Talk: What Makes You Hesitate to Jump into Machine Control?
Post your response to share your view with other Site Prep visitors.
January 6, 2009 | Comments (9) |