Setting Out Survey For Land

Falcon Survey Engineering Consultants
Setting Out Survey
FALCON SURVEY

Accuracy is crucial in construction, and the process starts with the construction setting out survey, also known as the site setting out survey. Locals used to refer to it by various names, such as construction marking, column marking, building marking, footing marking, etc. This crucial procedure entails precisely transferring engineering and architectural designs onto the actual construction site. Setting out a survey guaranties that everything is in line with the authorized building layout, whether it is utilities or foundation lines. To prevent building mistakes, delays, and border disputes, this initial phase is crucial.

Our Setting Out Survey for Land services provide accurate positioning of property boundaries, building locations, site features, and proposed construction elements on the ground. Using precise surveying instruments and approved project drawings, we transfer design coordinates and dimensions from plans to the physical site.

What Is a Setting Out Survey?

A setting out survey, also known as construction staking or site setting out, involves transferring the positions and elevations shown on engineering or architectural drawings onto the actual land.

Surveyors establish reference points and mark the required locations so that construction teams can work according to the approved design.

Our Land Setting Out Survey Services

Building Setting Out

We accurately establish the position, orientation, and dimensions of proposed buildings based on architectural and engineering drawings.

Foundation Setting Out

Foundation corners, centerlines, excavation limits, and structural reference points are marked on the ground before excavation and construction.

Boundary & Property Setting Out

We establish and mark relevant property boundary points and offsets based on available survey information and legal/property documentation.

Road & Alignment Setting Out

Road centerlines, edges, curves, alignments, and other roadway features can be transferred from design drawings to the site.

Utility Setting Out

We can establish the locations and alignments of proposed drainage, water, sewer, electrical, and other underground or site utilities.

Level & Elevation Setting Out

Required elevations, benchmarks, formation levels, and finished floor levels can be established to support accurate construction.

Setting Out Surveyor Responsibilities

A surveyor’s responsibilities are more comprehensive and include both the early phases of the project (before to construction) and the whole project lifespan. Typically, surveyors measure land, establish legal borders, and provide information that helps with project design and planning. Additionally, they keep an eye on the building process to make sure the original designs are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Measuring boundaries, property, and land, frequently with the use of cutting-edge techniques like GPS, total stations, and 3D scanners.
  • Supplying topographical surveys to assist engineers and architects in project design.
  • Confirming that the built work complies with land titles and legal boundaries.
  • Providing geographic information to support zoning, development, and planning decisions.

Advanced Surveying Equipment

We use modern surveying technology to provide accurate site positioning and construction control. Depending on project requirements, our surveys may utilize Total Stations, GNSS/GPS surveying equipment, digital levels, and CAD-based coordinate data.

Reliable Construction Setting Out

Accurate construction begins with accurate positioning. Our Setting Out Survey for Land service provides contractors, engineers, architects, and developers with reliable reference points for translating design drawings into physical construction.

From initial site preparation and foundation setting out to roads, utilities, and final construction elements, we provide survey support throughout the project.

Topographical Survey

A topographical survey is an accurate depiction of a site which is scaled according to the spatial considerations and is the summary of on-site data

Boundary Survey

with the process of defining the land boundaries and demarcations; whether it is positioning undefined land or assisting in resolving boundary disputes between neighboring clients.

Aerial Survey

Steel reinforcement in reinforced concrete structures. With our fast 3D scanners, we can detect the diameter and positioning of reinforcing bars

Road Survey

A road survey is a detailed mapping of a roadway, capturing alignment, elevations, and essential site features accurately

Control Point Establishment

MMS (Mobile Mapping System) is one of the latest surveying technology to measure the object by millions of points per second with centimeter accuracy.

Construction Staking

Construction staking is the precise marking of site points to guide layout, alignment, and accurate execution of construction works

Volume Survey

We are able to carry out stockpile and volume calculations for either regular updates or one off site visits on stock yards, quarries and construction sites

GIS Mapping

GIS mapping is the accurate visualization of spatial data, integrating location-based information to support analysis and decision-making

Contour Mapping

Contour Mapping is a surveying technique used to represent the elevation, slope, and shape of the land surface through detailed contour lines.

Cut Fill Volume Analysis

Cut/Fill Volume Analysis is a surveying and earthwork calculation process used to determine the amount of material that needs to be excavated (cut).

Setting Out Survey For Land

Establish accurate coordinates, boundaries, and reference points for reliable land development. Identify and mark land boundaries, corners.

Gate Level Computation

Determine accurate ground and finished levels to establish the correct elevation of gates, access points, and surrounding areas.

Control Network Establishment

Control Network Establishment is the process of creating a precise network of survey control points across a project site.

GPR Underground Survey

Identify buried pipes, cables, ducts, conduits, and other subsurface services without excavation.

Boundary Disputes Survey

Determine and establish the location of disputed property boundaries using available survey evidence.

Digital Terrain Modeling

Capture accurate ground elevation and terrain data using GNSS, total station, LiDAR, drone survey, or photogrammetry.
FALCON SURVEY ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS is a pioneering Survey Engineering Company in U.A.E. established in the year of 2007, Falcon Survey Engineering built on a strong work ethic, honesty and a commitment to relationships.

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