Construction Layout or Staking
Construction Staking, also called Construction Layout, is the survey workflow that transfers civil, architectural, structural, and MEP plans to the field. Our crews establish control and then place stakes, hubs, and paint marks—with offsets, cut/fill elevations, and line/grade—so contractors can build accurately and keep schedules on track.
What we stake
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Site control & benchmarks
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Rough/fine grade (blue-tops), pads, and subgrade
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Footings, columns/anchor bolts, walls, tilt-up
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Curb & gutter, sidewalks/ADA grades, paving
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Storm, sewer, water, dry utilities, and structures
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As-built checks and closeout
Deliverables
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Cut/fill sheets and point lists
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Daily layout reports and as-built sketches
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CAD/PDF files aligned to your project coordinates
Why Hawaii Surveying
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Faster, design-grade layout using GNSS/RTK, robotic total stations, and 3D scanning
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Union workmanship: Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3)
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Clear communication with supers/PMs to avoid rework and delays
Why would you need construction layout
or staking services?
Owners, contractors, and designers use construction staking (construction layout) to translate civil, architectural, structural, and MEP plans into field-ready points, lines, and elevations. Accurate staking reduces rework, change orders, and schedule delays, keeping concrete, utilities, and paving within tolerance and compliant with permits.
Key reasons you need staking
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Accuracy & compliance: Build to design coordinates, grades, and setbacks.
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Schedule protection: Prevent pour-day surprises and costly re-mobilizations.
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Cost control: Minimize rework, RFIs, and material waste.
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Quality assurance: Verify line, grade, and location before and after installation.
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Coordination: Resolve conflicts between trades (e.g., utilities vs. foundations).
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Documentation: Get layout reports and as-builts for inspections and closeout.
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Risk reduction: Avoid encroachments, ADA slope violations, and drainage errors.
Typical use cases
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Site control & benchmarks, rough/fine grade (blue-tops)
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Building corners, footings, walls, anchor bolts/column lines, tilt-up
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Curb & gutter, sidewalks/ADA grades, pavements
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Storm, sewer, water, dry utilities, structures, and as-builts
When to order staking
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Before mass grading and again before fine grade
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Prior to formwork/bolt sets and major concrete pours
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During utility installation and before paving/striping
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At as-built milestones for inspections and closeout
Why choose Hawaii Surveying
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Faster, design-grade layout using GNSS/RTK, robotic total stations, and 3D/laser scanning
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Clear cut/fill notes, offsets, and daily layout reports in CAD/PDF
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Field-smart communication with supers and PMs to keep crews moving
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Proud Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3) member crews serving Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi
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We're eager to learn about your project and get to work providing a fast, precise, and high-quality solution based on your needs.