Engineering
Surveys

A topographical survey involves measuring the terrain of the site to determine the contours, positions of existing service infrastructure, buildings, dams etc. From the field measurements the land surveyor is able to prepare a DTM Model (Digital Terrain Model) and this information is used to determine the contours of the site and prepare a plan depicting all the site information. A plan of this nature is an essential tool in the planning and design of a project. Both digital and hard copy plans are produced and are used to analyse the slopes and topography etc for design purposes.

Engineering Surveying is the work that is done on the construction site and involves setting out the pipeline routes, road levels etc. This type of work is generally done by a engineering surveyor.