Welcome to this module focussing on site surveys and related procedures. Site surveys are comprehensive studies carried out by the consultant team to complement and validate site details collected by the client and site evaluations.
Site surveys are inspections of an area where outdoor work is anticipated, to obtain design details or estimate to complete particular tasks. Precise positioning, site access, site orientation and the location of obstacles can be determined with a site survey. The type of survey and the best practices needed depend on the project's design. Urban design and advanced construction provide examples of projects involving a preliminary site survey.
They can start with a basic walkover survey and then advance to more rigorous surveys based on specific issues.
If they have the requisite qualifications, site surveys may be performed by members of the consultant team, or specialists may be required. The consultant team can decide what surveys are required (generally after initial feasibility studies have been carried out) and seek the client's permission to commission or carry out such surveys independently.
Any information prepared or received should, whenever possible, be in a format that can be easily exchanged, used and stored in a manner compatible with the project and organisational needs.
Site surveyors inspect the field of a planned construction project. To complete the initial tasks, they collect data or estimation for a design.
Until drawings are produced for every construction project, it is important to consider site conditions. For that purpose, surveyors have site surveys that are central to the success of the project. In addition, a site survey team can consult with the architect directly. This makes it possible to have the in-depth knowledge required to begin planning. Therefore, surveyors help ensure the accuracy of plans and construction schedules.
This module will cover the following topics:
- Prepare for and conduct site set-out.
- Develop a contour grid.
- Determine grades and levels.
