Grade Control & Survey Accuracy Checklist
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Pre-Construction Planning & Setup
Verification of planning documents, coordinate system establishment, and equipment calibration.
Review and Verify Project Design Drawings
Coordinate System Used
Datum Elevation (NGVD29/NAVD88)
Project Control Point Description (Original Source)
Upload Project Design Drawings & Specifications
Date of Design Review Completion
Accuracy Tolerance (Horizontal)
Accuracy Tolerance (Vertical)
Initial Stakeout & Monumentation
Accuracy of initial stakeout points and the stability/protection of reference monuments.
Monument Stability Test (Settlement/Movement)
Horizontal Accuracy (Stakeout Points) (± meters/feet)
Vertical Accuracy (Stakeout Points) (± meters/feet)
Monument Protection Method
Details of 'Other' Monument Protection (if selected)
Stakeout Point Visibility
Notes on Stakeout Point Visibility & Mitigation
Date of Stakeout Verification
Coordinates of Monument 1
Photo Documentation of Monumentation
Grid & Benchmark Verification
Validation of the established grid network and benchmark elevations.
Grid Coordinate Accuracy (X)
Grid Coordinate Accuracy (Y)
Grid Coordinate Accuracy (Z)
Benchmark Elevation Accuracy (Datum)
Verification Method
Closure Error (Total)
Closure Error (X)
Closure Error (Y)
Closure Error (Z)
Date of Verification
Earthwork Progress Monitoring
Regular checks of cut/fill volumes and slope conformance.
Cut/Fill Volume (CY)
Design Cut/Fill Volume (CY)
Actual Cut/Fill Tolerance (CY)
Slope Conformance - Top
Slope Conformance - Bottom
Observations/Notes on Earthwork Progress
Date of Earthwork Check
Location of Earthwork Check
Concrete Placement & Formwork
Verification of concrete elevations and formwork accuracy.
Concrete Elevation Check - Top of Slab (Elevation)
Concrete Elevation Check - Bottom of Slab (Elevation)
Formwork Slope Deviation (Degrees/Percent)
Formwork Alignment Verified?
Comments/Observations on Formwork Accuracy
Grade Beams Verified?
Concrete Cover Verification (mm/inches)
Details of any formwork adjustments made (if applicable)
Pavement & Sub-Base Control
Checking pavement elevations, slopes, and compaction levels.
Sub-Base Compaction Level (%)
Pavement Elevation Variance (mm)
Pavement Slope Deviation (degrees)
Pavement Type
Compaction Testing Methods Used
Date of Pavement Placement
Observations/Comments Regarding Pavement Control
GPS Coordinates of Control Point
As-Built Surveying
Documentation of final elevations and locations of constructed elements.
As-Built Survey Completion Date
Surveyor Comments & Notes
Total Number of Points Surveyed
Reference Location for As-Built Data
Raw Survey Data File (e.g., .csv, .las)
Elevation of Benchmark A (As-Built)
Elevation of Benchmark B (As-Built)
Method of As-Built Survey
Specific Deviations from Design (if any)
Equipment Calibration & Maintenance
Ensuring survey equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
Total Station Last Calibration Date
Total Station Calibration Interval (Months)
Level Last Calibration Date
Level Calibration Interval (Months)
GPS/GNSS Receiver Firmware Version
Data Collector Battery Condition
Notes on Equipment Condition or Recent Maintenance
Calibration Certificates (Total Station)
Calibration Certificates (Level)
Data Management & Documentation
Proper handling, storage, and documentation of all survey data.
Data Backup Procedure Description
Last Data Backup Date
Number of Redundant Data Storage Locations
Data Storage Format (e.g., CSV, DWG, LAS)
Sample Data Log (e.g., survey report, coordinate file)
Data Security Protocol Description
Data Access Control Levels
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