Course Details

Construction and Engineering Surveying Training Course

Introduction

Construction and Engineering Surveying is a specialized branch of surveying that plays an indispensable role throughout the entire lifecycle of any construction or engineering project, from initial planning and design to groundbreaking, construction, and final as-built documentation. It involves the precise measurement, layout, and monitoring of points, lines, and levels to ensure that structures and infrastructure are built accurately, safely, and in accordance with design specifications. Unlike general land surveying, which often focuses on boundaries and topography, engineering surveying is primarily concerned with the translation of design data onto the ground and the verification of constructed elements. From establishing project control networks and setting out building foundations, roads, and pipelines, to monitoring structural deformation and performing quantity surveys, accurate and timely survey data is critical for project success, cost control, and compliance with stringent engineering tolerances. Without a strong foundation in the principles and practical techniques of construction and engineering surveying, project managers, civil engineers, and site personnel risk costly errors, delays, safety hazards, and legal complications due to misaligned or inaccurately built structures. Many professionals in the construction and engineering sectors recognize the importance of survey data but lack the hands-on expertise to perform or effectively oversee these critical field operations.

Conversely, mastering Construction and Engineering Surveying equips professionals with the essential skills to precisely translate designs to reality, manage construction tolerances, and ensure the geometric integrity of all built assets. This specialized skill set is crucial for transforming design plans into accurate physical structures, driving efficiency, safety, cost savings, and quality assurance throughout the construction process. Our intensive 5-day "Construction and Engineering Surveying" training course is meticulously designed to equip civil engineers, construction managers, project managers, site supervisors, land surveyors, and technicians with the essential theoretical knowledge and extensive practical, hands-on skills required to confidently apply surveying principles and modern instruments to a wide range of construction and engineering tasks.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

The "Construction and Engineering Surveying" training course is ideal for a broad range of professionals and individuals directly involved in the planning, execution, and oversight of construction and engineering projects. This includes:

• Civil Engineers: For design implementation, site supervision, and quality control.
• Construction Managers and Project Managers: For understanding survey requirements, progress monitoring, and dispute resolution.
• Site Supervisors and Foremen: For overseeing daily layout tasks and ensuring accuracy on site.
• Surveyors and Survey Technicians: Specializing or expanding their skills in engineering and construction projects.
• Quantity Surveyors: For accurate volumetric calculations and material estimations.
• Architects: For understanding site constraints and design implementation.
• Geotechnical Engineers: For site investigation and monitoring ground movement.
• Infrastructure Developers: For planning and executing large-scale projects.
• GIS Professionals: Who work with engineering and construction data.
• Anyone responsible for the precise physical realization of designs on a construction site.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the "Construction and Engineering Surveying" training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental role and responsibilities of an engineering surveyor throughout a project lifecycle.
• Establish and manage project control networks using both Total Stations and GNSS.
• Confidently perform various construction layout (stakeout) tasks for foundations, utilities, roads, and structures.
• Conduct accurate levelling for establishing grades and checking elevations.
• Perform quantity surveys and volumetric calculations for earthwork and material management.
• Apply advanced surveying techniques for structural monitoring and as-built surveys.
• Interpret engineering drawings and translate design data into field-operable measurements.
• Utilize and integrate modern surveying instruments (Total Station, GNSS, Levels) efficiently.

 Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Surveying and Project Lifecycle

• Definition and scope of engineering surveying.
• Role of the surveyor in different project phases: Feasibility, design, construction, maintenance.
• Types of engineering surveys: Site surveys, construction layout, as-built, deformation monitoring.
• Understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, and design data.
• Health and safety considerations in construction surveying.

Module 2: Project Control and Coordinate Systems

• Importance of establishing accurate control networks for construction projects.
• Setting up primary and secondary control points using Total Stations and GNSS.
• Understanding local site coordinate systems vs. project grid systems.
• Transformations between different coordinate systems.
• Maintaining and validating control network integrity throughout the project.

Module 3: Levelling for Construction

• Review of levelling principles: Differential levelling, rise and fall method, height of instrument method.
• Practical operation of automatic and digital levels.
• Establishing temporary benchmarks (TBMs) and transferring datum.
• Setting out grades for earthworks, drainage, and foundations.
• Calculating cut and fill depths and checking for required elevations.

Module 4: Total Station Operations for Construction Layout

• Review of Total Station setup: Centering, levelling, orientation.
• Stakeout (Layout) Procedures:
• Staking out points, lines, arcs for foundations, columns, walls.
• Setting out horizontal and vertical curves for roads and pipelines.
• Offset staking and string line setup.
• Data management: Loading design data, logging as-built points.
• Precision considerations and tolerance management in construction layout.

Module 5: GNSS (GPS) Applications in Construction Surveying

• Review of RTK and PPK GNSS principles for high precision.
• Setting up and operating GNSS base and rover systems for construction.
• Applications of GNSS:
• Site reconnaissance and initial surveys.
• Establishing project control quickly.
• Rough grading and bulk earthworks guidance.
• Machine control and automation.
• Combining GNSS and Total Station data for complex projects.

Module 6: Earthworks, Volumetric Calculations, and Quantity Surveying

• Creating Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) from survey data.
• Calculating cut and fill volumes for earthwork operations.
• Monitoring material stockpiles (e.g., aggregate, soil).
• Progress volumetric calculations for payment claims.
• Using survey data for quantity take-offs and project cost control.

Module 7: As-Built Surveys and Deformation Monitoring

• Purpose and importance of as-built surveys for documentation and future reference.
• Methods for collecting as-built data using Total Stations, GNSS, and laser scanners (conceptual).
• Comparing as-built data with design plans and identifying deviations.
• Deformation Monitoring: Using precise surveying techniques to track movement of structures (bridges, dams, high-rise buildings).
• Establishing monitoring networks and analyzing time-series data.

Module 8: Advanced Topics, Data Management, and Emerging Technologies

• Introduction to 3D laser scanning for comprehensive as-built capture and quality control.
• Utilizing drone photogrammetry for progress monitoring and site visualization.
• Integration of survey data with Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms.
• Survey data processing software workflows (e.g., Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center).
• Legal aspects, documentation, and reporting in engineering surveying.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com