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BUILDING SETTING OUT

“Setting out” is the process of locating points for
columns, site boundary level, pile position and other
necessary structural parts according to the construction
drawing. Errors should be avoided because the whole
structure will be build based on the respective setting
out. A setting out should be made to full fill the
requirements such as length, angle and level.

Steps for the simple setting out for a building

A temporary bench mark or level should be obtained to
start the setting out for the whole building. A specific
height from a near land or from the road level can be
obtained as the reference level point for a setting out.
This level point will conduct all over the building boundary
area or 1m away from the building boundary level. Reason
– The excavation work should be done as shown in the
engineering drawing

SITE LAYOUT

Site layout plans are prepared by contractors as
part of their mobilisation activities before work
on site commences.
They are a crucial part of construction
management, as sites can be very complex places
involving the co-ordination and movement of
large quantities of materials as well as high-
value products, plant and people. Effectively and
accurately laying out a site can help ensure that
the works are undertaken efficiently and safely.
Careful sizing and positioning of temporary
facilities can help reduce travel times,
congestion, waiting times, and so on, and help to
make the site a more effective workplace with
better worker morale.

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