GPS Grade Assist on the CAT 305 Next Gen holds elevation to spec — building pads, foundations, parking areas, and engineered infrastructure graded right the first time.
GPS Grade Assist uses satellite positioning to guide the bucket in real time. The operator sees the design surface on-screen and the system shows exactly how much cut or fill is needed at any point. No survey stakes to work around, no guessing between grade checks — the machine knows where it is and where the grade needs to be.
This means tighter tolerances on the first pass. Building pads come out flat. Drainage slopes hold their grade across the full length. Foundation excavations hit depth without over-digging. The result is less material moved, less rework, and a finished surface that matches the engineered plan.
We handle the full grading scope: rough grade, fine grade, compaction, and drainage shaping. For residential building pads, we grade to the elevation your builder or engineer specifies. For commercial work, we can work from digital site plans and grading designs.
GPS grading is especially valuable on sloped lots where cut-and-fill balance directly affects retaining wall costs and drainage performance. Getting the grade right the first time saves money on every trade that follows.
Level pads for new homes, shops, and outbuildings. Graded to elevation spec with proper drainage slope.
Excavation and grading for poured foundations, crawl spaces, and slab-on-grade. Cut to depth without over-digging.
Grading for parking pads, equipment yards, and staging areas. Crowned for drainage, compacted for traffic.
Engineered grade work for commercial and industrial buildings. We work from digital site plans and grading designs.
New driveway grades and regrading of existing driveways. Proper cross-slope, crown, and drainage from the start.
GPS site grading for residential clients across the Cariboo — 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Lac la Hache, and Kamloops. For commercial and civil work, we mobilize anywhere in BC. View our subcontractor qualifications.
We run a GPS grade management system on our excavator that shows the design grade on screen in real time. The operator can see exactly where the blade is relative to the target elevation and grade to within millimetres of spec without constant survey checks.
A house pad that's off by even a few inches can cause drainage problems, foundation issues, and extra cost in concrete and fill. Our GPS system lets us check grade in real time as we work, which means we hit spec on the first pass — no rework, no wasted material, and no surprises when your builder shows up.
Most residential site grading jobs take 1-2 days. Larger lots with complex drainage or significant cut and fill can take longer. We'll confirm the timeline when we scope the project.
Almost always, yes. The building site needs to be level, properly drained, and compacted to spec before any foundation work starts. Your builder or engineer will have grade requirements — we work to those specs.
