Surveying and Setting Out Procedures

Here is an up to date, practical, guide to land surveying and setting out procedures for civil engineering and building site technicians and qualified engineers. This work outlines the theories behind many procedures in setting out buildings and other construction works, including roads, sewers, tunnels and all kinds of curves, horizontal and vertical.
Modern equipment and techniques such as laser beams, infra-red and microwave instruments are dealt with alongside other more traditional methods currently used in best practice. Modern data recording methods such as micro-processors and loggers are also covered.
Numerous diagrams are included to illustrate the text and fully worked examples show how to apply the techniques discussed.
By combining details of work for land surveying and setting out for construction, the author aims to provide a comprehensive volume for everyone using levels, theodolites and tapes, and their latest counterparts. Such intrinsically connected topics as care of the surveyor's equipment by surveyors and their need to appreciate the legal and other requirements in working on sites are fully covered.

With a background in European Union/Council of Europe public sector policy consulting, Lori Keating has been advising the UK public sector on property related issues since 1997. Lori Keating joined a London firm of surveyors in 1997 advising on works and Facilities Management specifications for the Defence Estates, and the Department of Transport/Department of the Environment. Lori became extensively involved in DoT/DoE consultancy, through a framework commission held with the DoT at the time, and worked with the in-house team in advising the Departments in the re-aligning of in-house and contractor roles and responsibilities throughout a period of protracted management change. During this time, Lori Keating developed an audit and contractual analysis specialism, and has carried out numerous audits for major government departments and local authorities from then until now. Lori’s audit work has encompassed all FM issues, procurement analysis, management structures and forward works programmes, either through auditing directly herself, or by overseeing a team to ensure the quality of their work. Lori has advised both central and local government on potential contract disputes - both in terms of FM or new-build/refurbishment projects - with remits to negotiate solutions without recourse to formal dispute. Lori’s clients have included: the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (now the Department for Communities and Local Government), the Department for Transport, the Department for Culture Media and Sport, London Borough of Camden, Brighton & Hove City Council, the Cabinet Office, the Driving Standards Agency and the Defence Estates.