Case Study: Savko & Sons achieves precise, accelerated earthmoving — 3M cu yd in 5 months, one month early, with Trimble GPS & GCS900

Trimble GPS Technology Smooths Grading Jobs

Nick Savko & Sons, Inc., a third-generation site development firm in Columbus, Ohio, faced a major challenge when awarded a $175M CSX trans‑shipping terminal about 100 miles away: how to remotely manage a fast-moving earthwork project and achieve tight fine‑grading tolerances across 800 acres (including 400 acres of fine grading) while controlling fuel, idle time and overall costs.

They deployed 36 Trimble CrossCheck Global Locator units, Trimble Construction Manager software and a Trimble GCS900 3D grade control system with GLONASS, enabling real‑time remote monitoring, operator guidance and precise blade control. The result: daily performance tracking that helped move over 3 million cubic yards in five months — finishing earthwork a month early — cut idle time and fuel waste, delivered 3–6 mm grading accuracy, paid for the system rapidly, and improved future bids and competitiveness.

Savko & Sons

Marty Savko

Savko & Sons