One may not immediately think of the excavation industry, with its powerful equipment and focus on moving and grading land, as an industry driven by technology. However, over the past decade, technological advances have provided the industry with previously unimagined capabilities. Now, excavating depends as much upon precision as it does on sheer power. Golden Alaska Excavating, an experienced trucking, demolition, and excavating service in Kodiak, AK, discusses some of these technological advances and explains how they have changed the industry.

Technology That Has Changed the Excavation Industry

3-D Modeling

Land clearing and grading is no longer a line of sight process. Today, graders and bulldozers are equipped with digital devices that project 3-D models of the excavation site. Operators use these images to position their equipment and guide their blades. Never before has the excavating industry had access to this amount of accuracy and precision.

GPS Guidance

Global positioning systems mounted to grading and land clearing machines give Golden Alaska Excavating contractors an unheard of level of control over their equipment. Using satellite information, they can position their blades within an inch of where they need to be. This helps jobs proceed swiftly, reduces errors, and prevents the need for do-overs.

Laser Positioning

Laser positioning, another invaluable excavation tool, complements GPS control and improves blade positioning accuracy by a factor of four. It lets operators place their blades within 1/4-inch of accuracy so they can complete even the most exact grading and excavating tasks with the utmost safety and precision.

Golden Alaska Excavating, a seasoned excavation and trucking service in Kodiak, AK, is proud to have been an early adopter of the above technologies. They are renowned throughout the region for their accurate land grading and demolition services and dependable water & sewer installations. Visit their website to request more information and submit questions, or call (907) 539-6490 to discuss your needs with a friendly, knowledgeable professional.