SitePrep May/June 2011 : Page 4Machine Control / Excavating / Grading MAY/JUNE 2011 | VOLUME 5 ISSUE 4 | WWW.SITEPREPMAG.COM FEATURES 14 The 4th Annual Machine Control Report Site Prep ’s latest study shows technology’s use continues to grow. 18 18 Job Sight Webcam system provides valuable view of dam project’s progress. by Anthony Grasso 22 The Proper Channel Kentucky contractor enlists GPS technology to replace complex spillway system. by Jeff Winke 24 Equipment Focus: Backhoe Loaders Machine Control Systems + Get to work with eight of the latest backhoe loaders and related technologies. Find the power you need with these six breakers and hammers. 26 Attachment Focus: Breakers/Hammers 36 Case Study: Kissing Equipment Theft Goodbye RFID cards protect machines from falling into the wrong hands. 22 THE DIRT TALK BLOG @ WWW . SITEPREPMAG . COM Check out new Dirt Talk blogger Ron Kubitz’s latest blogs! Get Kubitz’s take on “The State of the Construction Union” and don’t miss the “Six Reasons Why Construction Companies Should Use Social Media.” COLUMN 28 Virtual Stringline Natural Gas Site Work is Booming. by Harry O. Ward, PE DEPARTMENTS 6 Editor’s View 9 Industry Dirt 33 Product Roundup 38 Classified Ads 38 Ad Index 39 Alternate Routes On the Cover: According to the 2011 Machine Control Study, 100 percent of respondents say they do or plan to purchase, use, specify and/or recommend machine control technology. Photo courtesy of Trimble. VOTE IN OUR ONLINE MAY/JUNE QUICK POLL: When did you purchase your first machine control system? Facebook facebook.com/sitepreppage Twitter @siteprep LinkedIn Join the Site Prep group! Q Five or more years ago Q One to four years ago Q This year SITE PREP (ISSN 1932-6122)is published 8 times annually, Jan, Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul, Aug/Sep, Oct and Nov/Dec, by BNP Media II, L.L.C., 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 700, Troy, MI 48084-3333. Telephone: (248) 362-3700, Fax: (248) 362-0317. No charge for subscriptions to qualified individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualified individuals in the U.S.A.: $115.00 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualified individuals in Canada: $149.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $165.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2011, by BNP Media II, L.L.C. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Periodicals Postage Paid at Troy, MI and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: SITE PREP, P.O. Box 2147, Skokie, IL 60076. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. GST account: 131263923. Send returns (Canada) to Pitney Bowes, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON, N6C 6B2. Change of address: Send old address label along with new address to SITE PREP, P.O. Box 2147, Skokie, IL 60076. For single copies or back issues: contact Ann Kalb at (248) 244-6499 or KalbR@bnpmedia.com. Q Haven’t purchased a system yet, but plan to in the near future Q Don’t plan on purchasing a system 4 W W W.SITEPREPMAG.COM | MAY/JUNE 2011 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
