18th April 2012, 05:44 PM
Ken Denham Wrote:I agree that GPS etc is indispensible on site (if you can afford the equipment). However I can't see that the technology will totally replace hand drawn planning on site for the forseeable future and a basic knowledge of simple surveying techniques would enhance the accuracy of these.
I totally agree Ken and firmly believe that the best sites are those that mix high tech instruments with low-tech but high precision survey/plan methods. Unfortunately there seems to be a move on many sites to do away with hand planning completely and rely on the TST for feature outlines and section drawings for detail. Hardly surprising when a TST can be rented for as little as ?55 a week...whereas the cheapest digger these days must be closer to ?100 a week (self-employed, desperate to get a foot in the door etc etc).....
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