Project Stages
Survey Existing Ground
Surveying existing ground is the first project-stage record of the surface to be changed. Agree the coverage before the survey so critical features are not omitted.
Plan the surface handover
BeforeDefine boundaries of work, reference control and required detail.
Work stageCapture the terrain and important structures, with enough information for design and quantities.
AfterIssue the survey with datum, units and limitations stated.
What to verify
Check control-point agreement and representation of abrupt terrain changes.
Each project stage has a receiving operation and an acceptance question. Record what is complete, what remains and which reference the next team should use. Correct quantities before refining geometry, and do not cover an unaccepted layer simply to keep the sequence moving.
Scope and limits
A survey deliverable should not be confused with a legal boundary determination.
Continue the job brief
Include the location, existing condition, intended surface, material, available tractor and proposed dates.