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The following document will provide a brief description of the various components of construction surveying followed by a list of best practices that will assist members in successfully completing these types of surveys and avoid insurance claims.  \nCommon causes of Insurance Claims from Construction Surveys:  \n● improper checking procedures,  \n● insufficient research,  \n● inadequate communication,  \n● transposition of numbers, not caught by closing to a second benchmark or closing a traverse  \nConstruction surveying encompasses numerous types of surveying including but not limited to the following:  \n1. Topographic Surveys  \n2. Control Surveys  \n3. Grade Staking & Layout Surveys  \n4. As-built & Volume Surveys  \n1. Topographic Survey  \nPrior to construction, a preliminary topographic survey of the proposed site is typically undertaken. This data is used as a basis for creating the design for the project. This design should be provided to a surveyor in the form of “Issued For Construction” (IFC) drawings prior to any of the following construction survey types being undertaken. See the best practices document relating to topographic surveys for further details.  \n2. Control Surveys  \nPrior to undertaking a control survey the following must be obtained: design accuracy specification and tolerances for the project, and the scope of work for the project. The accuracy requirements for a project should be included in the “Issued For Construction” (IFC) drawings orthe contract for construction. Based on the accuracy requirements and scope of work provided,  \na survey methodology can be created that will provide the required accuracy. See the best practices document relating to GNSS surveys for further details.  \nIf survey control information has been provided by a third party, an independent control survey should be performed by the surveyor to verify the control data meets the stated project requirements and accuracies in the IFC drawings prior to commencement of any site layout.  \n3. Grade Staking & Layout Surveys  \nPrior to performing stakeout or layout surveys the IFC drawings should be reviewed and any discrepancies or ambiguities clarified prior to proceeding with site layout. No assumptions should be made as to any position on the plans. The layout should be pre-computed and sufficient redundant checks performed to ensure the layout data is consistent with the construction drawings. Digital files of the drawings must be checked against the IFC drawings prior to use.  \nIf survey control information has been provided by a third party, an independent control survey should be performed by the surveyor to verify the control data meets the stated project requirements and accuracies in the IFC drawings prior to commencement of any site layout.  \n4. As-Built & Volume Surveys  \nAs-built surveys are performed after part and/or all construction has been completed on a project such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, structures, dams, and underground facilities. Measurements are obtained with respect to the site control to verify the location of the completed parts of the structure and or determine the volume of work completed. Typically, these locations are compiled and reference back to the design position to confirm that the structure has been constructed to the tolerances stated in the IFC drawings.  \nWhen a Real Property Report is required see the best practices document relating to Real Property Reports surveys for further details.  \nBest Practices  \n1) Safety-Ensure that survey crew members can work safely on site and that they are aware of any ongoing construction activity, such as earthworks or the installation of services that will affect your work.  \n2) Checks – Check and recheck your work. 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