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Setting out of structures

We transfer the design precisely into the field. We establish a setting-out network, set out the spatial position of the structure and its individual structural elements, and document every setting out with a report – from a family house to industrial halls and linear structures.

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Setting out of structures

What it is for

So the structure stands exactly where it should

Incorrect setting out is expensive to put right on site. Our surveyors transfer the design documentation into the field with accuracy matching the type of structure – and document every step.

Before construction begins we establish a setting-out network – a system of stabilised points from which the structure is set out and checked throughout the works. Next comes setting out the spatial position of the building (usually a condition of the building permit) and detailed setting out during construction: axes, foundations, columns, anchor bolts, crane rails and levels.

We work from the design documentation, which we check for continuity and inconsistencies before setting out – any discrepancies are resolved with the designer before they end up in the concrete. A report is issued for every setting out; the results of the surveying work are certified by an authorised surveying engineer (AZI).

We provide a complete surveying service for construction projects: family and apartment houses, production halls and complexes, road and rail structures, bridges and utility networks.

So the structure stands exactly where it should

What it includes

A surveyor on site from start to finish

  • Establishing and maintaining the setting-out network

  • Setting out the spatial position of the structure

  • Detailed setting out of structural elements

  • Check and verification measurement of building elements

  • Measurement and volume calculations for earthworks

  • Setting-out reports and documentation

Deliverables

What you receive

The structure set out in the field

Stabilised setting-out points and batter boards ready for the contractor.

in the field

Setting-out report

Documentary evidence for the site diary, the client and the building authority.

PDF / print

Setting-out network documentation

An overview of the network points including coordinates and their stabilisation.

PDF / DWG

Check measurement

Verification of the geometry of completed structures with an evaluation of deviations.

PDF

How it works

Cooperation throughout the construction period

  1. 01

    Taking over the design

    We check the documentation and agree the schedule of the setting-out work.

  2. 02

    Setting-out network

    We establish and survey a network of points for the whole construction period.

  3. 03

    Setting out

    We set out buildings and elements as construction proceeds, with a report for each stage.

  4. 04

    Checks and handover

    Check measurements verify what has been built; we follow on with as-built documentation.

Common questions

What you ask us most.

Setting out the spatial position of a structure by a professionally qualified person is usually required by the building authority as a condition for carrying out the works; the setting-out report is submitted for final building approval. The specific requirements are stated in your permit – we are happy to go through them with you.

On projects under construction where we run the surveying service, we respond according to the agreed schedule, usually within days. Dates for one-off setting out are agreed when the order is placed.

The design documentation in digital form (ideally DWG/DGN with coordinates) and a contact for the designer in case anything is unclear. Everything else – cadastral data and the control network – we arrange ourselves.

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Ing. René Duras

Ing. René Duras

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