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Harry O. Ward, PE

Harry O. Ward, PE, is a registered professional engineer, a state licensed contractor and certified in machine control. He is president of Harken-Reidar (www.harken-reidar.com), a new infrastructure solutions company. He has been a member of the engineering faculty at George Mason University since 1997. He can be reached at hward@harken-reidar.com.
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Technology Benchmark: Is Surveying a Career for your Son or Daughter?

Harry O. Ward, PE
June 22, 2011
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We recently completed our Spring semester at George Mason University where I have been teaching for many years.
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Technology Benchmark: Floods in the Midwest - More Failing Infrastructure!

Harry O. Ward, PE
May 31, 2011
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For weeks now we are seeing the Mississippi flooded, dams being intentionally breached by the USACE and farms and towns completely flooded out. OK, so it rained, a lot.
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Technology Benchmark: A Survey Certificate in Data Prep

Harry O. Ward, PE
March 21, 2011
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With the growth of automated machine guidance increasing at a strong pace related work occurs in surveying, stakeout and data prep. Machine Control is useless without a good 3D model and we have talked about this in my writings for over ten years!
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Technology Benchmark: It's a Great Time to be a Surveyor or Civil Engineer if You Live in China

Harry O. Ward, PE
March 17, 2011
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t is a great time to be a Surveyor or Civil Engineer if you live in China! - Land Development is dead in the U.S., it is flourishing in China due to increasingly wealthy population and a huge influx of ex-patriate workers.
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Technology Benchmark: State of the Union - 2011

Harry O. Ward, PE
February 1, 2011
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It was interesting to hear the President give the annual State of the Union address last week. As anticipated, he urged us to invest in three things: infrastructure, education and research. These concepts come on the heels of the rare visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao.
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Technology Benchmark: Why Don't We Build Things to Last?

Harry O. Ward, PE
January 3, 2011
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I had a rare opportunity to watch a bunch of TV this holiday, mostly documentaries, but they were varied in content. After watching several on history I began to realize how flimsy our construction is. The shows highlighted the work of the Romans, their great cities many of which still stand today; their public works facilities, their roads, bridges and coliseums, libraries and meeting places.
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What Does 2011 Look Like From Your Point of View?

Harry O. Ward, PE
December 20, 2010
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First of all, Merry Christmas to my colleagues in the business! Here we are at the end of a horrendous year of business for most people in engineering, surveying and construction. Land development is all but gone, infrastructure shows promise but could be a mere fleeting tease of what should be. What does 2011 look like from your point of view?
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Laser Scanning Will Soon Replace Traditional Surveying

Harry O. Ward, PE
December 10, 2010
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Traditional surveying with total station (reflectorless or not) is coming to an end. OK I said it. 
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Rules from a Recession and Questions That Should Be Asked

Harry O. Ward, PE
November 1, 2010
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The recession has been long and hard and it isnt even remotely over yet. Many people have been caught short when they are laid off, some even shocked. 
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Technology Benchmark: The Survey Industry Is Beginning to Redefine Itself

Harry O. Ward, PE
October 11, 2010
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Finally the survey business is picking up. Are we headed back to the good old days of 5 years ago? No! However, we are now seeing surveyors working again.
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