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3D GPS Grade Control Picks Up Speed on $22 Million Renewed-use Project

Heimes Corp. upgraded its John Deere 764 HSD High Speed Dozer to the latest version of Trimble GCS900 grade control system with the new GradeMax technology for dozers.
Heimes Corp. upgraded its John Deere 764 HSD High Speed Dozer to the latest version of Trimble GCS900 grade control system with the new GradeMax technology for dozers.
With GradeMax, the Trimble GCS900 grade control system delivered faster processor speeds and on-the-fly valve adjustment. The result was less time required to achieve accurate grade.
With GradeMax, the Trimble GCS900 grade control system delivered faster processor speeds and on-the-fly valve adjustment. The result was less time required to achieve accurate grade.
The St. Richard's Housing site included a 40-ft. elevation drop from one end to the other. Heimes Corp. performed all the site prep following the contour of this hill, which follows a 6:1 slope.
The St. Richard's Housing site included a 40-ft. elevation drop from one end to the other. Heimes Corp. performed all the site prep following the contour of this hill, which follows a 6:1 slope.

Closed and vacant since 2009, the school and nearby rectory of St. Richard’s Catholic School in Omaha, NE, are now a part of a renewed-use project. The 9-acre site will include a new $22 million intergenerational campus that will serve senior citizens and others who are at or below 50% of the Area Median Income. Holy Name Housing is the owner and will be administering the various planned social service programs with Heartland Family Service once the facility is completed and up and...
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