What Is a Construction Layout Used For?
Construction Layout, also known as construction staking or site layout survey, is the process in which the contractor reads the building plans (blueprints) and then marks with stakes the locations of all elements on the build site. These will include the home itself and additionally may include
the septic system and well site.
Construction layouts are used to guide the building process and avoid costly errors when interpreting project blueprints. They’re used to indicate:
- Electrical features
- Sewer lines
- Roads
- General building structures, including homes and office buildings
- Marked corners
- Property lines
- Setbacks
- Walls
- Columns and beams
- Piles
There are two construction layout types:
- Site layout staking: A precise method that directs physical construction
- Rough staking: This method shows site improvements, including slopes and grading
A homeowner or contractor uses the result to streamline the construction of whatever they are intending, make sure it meets setback requirements, and stays safely on the property.
Construction layouts are a vital part of any building operation, especially for more sophisticated development projects. Usually, construction companies have several subcontractors who need to work together to complete a job.
A standard construction layout provides contractors with a precise, reliable working tool that incorporates horizontal dimensions, elevation measurements, and other planning data.
Be Sure to Use an Experience Certified Land Surveying Company
Hiring an experienced with experience with construction layouts like the project you are developing is essential.
Ever Safe Co offers Construction Staking and Layout services for a variety of projects.
Our Construction Layout capabilities include:
- Curb and Gutter
- Storm Structures
- Sanitary Sewer Structures
- Roadways
- High-rise Structures
- Horizontal Control
- Vertical Control
- Elevators
- Edge of Slab
- Embeds
- Caissons
- Auger Cast Piles
- Deep Foundations
- As-Builts
- Structural Steel
- Shoring Walls
- Settlement Monitoring
- Geospatial