In Alaska’s unpredictable and extreme terrain, there’s one thing contractors can always count on: downtime is expensive. Whether you’re building roads in the Mat-Su Valley or grading pads in Anchorage, every minute a machine is offline equals lost time, lost money, and frustrated crews. At GPS Alaska, we understand that boots-on-the-ground support isn’t always feasible in remote areas. That’s why we equip contractors with powerful tools that make troubleshooting fast and simple, no matter …
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Stay Connected, Cut Costs: Why Topnet Live Is a Smarter Choice for Alaska Contractors
When you’re running heavy equipment on tight deadlines in some of the most remote and challenging terrain in the country, accuracy and uptime aren’t optional—they’re essential. At GPS Alaska, we know that a strong, reliable GNSS correction network can make or break your job site’s productivity. That’s why we offer Topnet Live, the most robust and reliable RTK correction service in Alaska, built to meet real-world project and user requirements in machine control, layout, surveying, and more. …
Built for the Small but Mighty: How MC-Mobile Gives Contractors a Competitive Edge
In today’s digital construction site landscape, the spotlight often falls on large-scale machine control systems—but there’s another game-changer making waves. Michael Williams, CEO of GPS Alaska, is one of the leading voices in the movement to bring smarter solutions to the jobsite for compact equipment operators. With boots-on-the-ground experience and a deep understanding of what contractors really need, Williams has been instrumental in promoting MC-Mobile machine control, a technology …
Level Up Your Grading Game with SharpGrade CTL Solutions
In the fast-paced world of earthmoving and construction, speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency are everything. That’s where SharpGrade for machine control comes in. Offering next-generation precision grading attachments for compact track loaders, SharpGrade delivers high-performance results without the cost and complexity of traditional equipment. At GPS Alaska, we provide the cutting-edge technology and support contractors need to maximize every job site. Ready to boost your grading …
How to Optimize Your Resources with Cutting-Edge CTL Grading Solutions
When it comes to construction and grading, resource management is paramount. SharpGrade brings a game-changing solution that not only enhances the result of your project but also helps slash unnecessary costs. The innovative CTL (Compact Track Loaders) grading attachments are the key to a new era of efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the industry. While many contractors in the construction world still promote the idea of doing things "the old-fashioned way," it's becoming harder to keep up …
Introducing Topcon’s New Machine Control System, MC-X
With the construction world ramping up building efforts across the country, contractors have become reliant on dynamic technology to keep up with demand. This is why Topcon, a global leader in positioning technology solutions, is proud to announce its latest machine control platform, the MC-X. A direct replacement to the old analog MCR-3 system, the MC-X is set to transform not only the heavy and light civil markets but also smaller machines like CTLs with grader and box blade attachments — and …
Boosting Productivity and Precision: Why SharpGrade CTL Blade Attachments are a Game-Changer
As a contractor, you're likely well aware that in the world of construction and earthmoving projects, precision grading plays a pivotal role in achieving superior results. Whether you're shaping landscapes, building foundations, or preparing sites for infrastructure development, the accuracy of your grading work can make all the difference. CTL (compact track loader) grading blade attachments are engineered to provide unmatched precision, control, and efficiency when it comes to grading …
How Construction Machine Control Products Boost Efficiency in Large-Scale Excavation Projects
The modern construction world is nothing like it was 20 years ago. In fact, even in the last decade, there have been huge shifts toward automation in many areas. However, despite these advancements, the construction industry remains the least automated in the world. While contractors of the past used to rely on the experience and judgment of their team in order to stay on target with project completion, today we have tools that take human error out of the equation and boost efficiency on many …
RTK Networks: A Real-Time GNSS Correction Data Solution
No matter your role in the survey or construction industry, precision is key to achieving performance and providing quality work on any job. And here in Alaska, lack of precision on a job can cost you thousands of dollars at a minimum. When it comes to acquiring precise position, you need to have the right tools – especially while out surveying for a project. This is where a real-time GNSS correction data solution can prove to be invaluable, as it is through correction data that you can home …
Digitizing Your Construction Workflow: How Digital Layouts Streamline Building Projects
For vertical and horizontal construction projects, getting your layout perfectly aligned is one of the first critical steps at the beginning of any project. And while in the past, methods that included notepads, measuring tape, and distance meters may have been efficient enough, they were also a breeding ground for human error. As you might imagine, this can cost a contractor both time and money – and whittle away at a company’s reputation. In the modern era, digital tools don’t only serve …