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Making the most of machine control: surveyors can expand their businesses by offering site control and data prep services.
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September 1, 2005
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Sometimes the things that intimidate us, or seem strange or extraordinary to us, may be the things that will help us to succeed. Take machine control technology; it is a mystery to many how it works but could be a lucrative area of the field to invest in. When I discuss machine control with engineers and surveyors, I am often surprised by the majority who have not heard of this technology. And when explained to them, some believe it is "Star Wars" technology and that they will never see it used in their lifetime. Many believe it is "too expensive" and will take years for it to become the standard for construction work.
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