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Welcome to the August 2011 edition of our eNewsletter.
Unless you live under a rock, you are aware of the turbulent economic climate that has dominated the global news. The US government's inability to make timely and bipartisan decisions regarding debt and deficits are at the epicenter of the storm. The US credit rating downgrade has impacted global markets putting strategy sessions into high gear-overtime. As business owners and workers, this instability breeds fear, confusion, anger; emotions that stem from a feeling of helplessness.
"What to do?" - That is the trillion dollar question.
Looking inward at our own businesses, focusing on lean operation, cutting unproductive projects and processes, adjusting expense outlay and investments to reflect a percentage of available revenue and stopping long enough to study new technology are all steps in the right direction. Tightening belts and taking a hard look at how things can improve are prudent in both good times and bad. We have to start this process somewhere/sometime and taking action in our own businesses eases the feelings of helplessness putting us in control.
Once again we encourage you to view the 2nd edition of Machine Control Magazine Online. >>
Advances in technology have affected most areas of our lives, including construction and magazine delivery. Bottom line, we're doing everything we can to bring you quality information in a multitude of formats. If you are considering positioning and 3D machine control technology, we're committed to serve as your knowledge base.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is any subject about which you would like to see more information.
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New Articles from the Machine Control Online Authors...
 The Real World Impact of Machine Control-Part V by Paul F. Hahn: – C.D.C. Contracting, established in 1972, specializes in earth moving and utilities installation for residential, commercial and roadway projects. They are headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada. Progressive and forward-looking, C.D.C. first adopted machine control systems in 2008. By combining ...
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 GPS is underutilized - Part 5 - All about Points by Marco Cecala: – Often times, the easiest answer is the best. In our quest as GPS field professionals, we sometimes do more work than necessary. Technology makes our work instantly quicker and easier. We sometimes do not go beyond the initial increase in efficiency offered by the equipment. Let's face it, the improvement …
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 On the Road Again? - Roadway Data Prep by Ron Ciccarone, LS: – I am beginning a new series about developing models for roadways. Some of the current terminology is changing; the word corridor is being used quite frequently. Corridor is probably a good term, because it can be more than just a road. This could mean anything that has an alignment and a width, for instance, a ...
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 One-Two Punch - Dayton Airport by Don Talend: – Closing a runway at an international airport during the summer months-and milling and paving it under tight deadlines so that it can be reopened quickly-can put a lot of stress on a contractor. Barrett Paving Materials Inc.'s Dayton, Ohio-based Midwest Central Office recently faced just that kind of challenge and brought to bear ...
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