30th December 2005, 03:11 PM
Interesting thread. I have always found that MDs are an invaluable resource on site and have done ever since as a lowly digger on a roman temple site I witnessed the horrific results of not utilising this tool. The site director absolutely refused to allow MDs on site... as a result, walking over the spoil heap at tea/lunch breaks it was not uncommon to find coins and brooches.
Like it or lump it MDS are essential on sites. However, it does take time to become procifficent in the usage of - and I for one find the use of totally boring. I always use a local MD club, so i maybe have to give up the occassional evening/weekend, but i ensure that i get professionals on site. Also local clubs will know of any local 'night hawks' and will be happy to point them out to you.
Whilst i am always on the look out for bargins, so if the offer of a discouted MD is still on offer steve send me details, I would never consider myself experienced enough to replace the professional MD user.
Like it or lump it MDS are essential on sites. However, it does take time to become procifficent in the usage of - and I for one find the use of totally boring. I always use a local MD club, so i maybe have to give up the occassional evening/weekend, but i ensure that i get professionals on site. Also local clubs will know of any local 'night hawks' and will be happy to point them out to you.
Whilst i am always on the look out for bargins, so if the offer of a discouted MD is still on offer steve send me details, I would never consider myself experienced enough to replace the professional MD user.