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# [How grade control saves time and money](https://blog.essltd.com/how-to-save-372000-and-move-an-extra-220118-yards-of-dirt-per-year)

 Written by [Team ESS](https://blog.essltd.com/author/team-ess) | Oct 1, 2020 2:58:53 PM

Save $372,000 and move an extra 220,118 yards of dirt per year

Komatsu Smart Construction

 

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