Construction Setting Out
Approved design geometry transferred accurately to site.
Setting-out services
Construction setting out transfers approved design information to the physical site using the project control framework.
Typical work includes positions, levels, alignments, offsets and reference marks for groundworks, roads, drainage, structures and external works.
Where this service is used
Common applications within construction, earthworks, development and survey workflows.
Foundations & structures
Gridlines, corners, pile positions and structural references.
Roads & kerbs
Alignments, levels, channels and external-work geometry.
Drainage
Manholes, pipelines, chambers and invert/level references.
Earthworks & platforms
Formation, slope, platform and selected level references.
Typical outputs
Typical project workflow
The exact sequence is adjusted to the project brief, programme and required deliverables.
Confirm design revision
Use the approved project drawing/model and current setting-out information.
Check control
Confirm the project coordinate and level framework.
Prepare geometry
Calculate the coordinates, levels, offsets and references required.
Set out
Mark the instructed construction geometry on site.
Check
Carry out suitable independent observations and close-out checks.
Record
Issue coordinates, sketches or survey records where required.
Construction Setting Out FAQ
What can be set out on a construction project?
Typical work includes gridlines, foundations, roads, kerbs, drainage, manholes, structures, levels, platforms and other approved geometry within the instructed scope.
What information is needed before setting out?
Current approved design information, project control, coordinate/level data and clear identification of the elements or construction stage to be set out.
Discuss your construction setting out requirement.
Send the site location, drawings, specification or a short description of the work required.