SETTING OUT ENGINEERING
nationwide setting out engineering
nationwide setting out engineering
Setting out is taking your building position from a design drawing and marking out exactly where everything goes on the actual ground. It’s like creating a life-size version of your drawings so builders know the correct location, size and level to make your plans a reality.
We use robotic tool stations, digital files and GPS equipment to mark out the important points, levels and lines on your site – including where foundations go, where walls should be built, where roads will run, and where drainage needs to be installed etc.
We also create accurate 3D terrain models that work with modern construction machinery, so excavators and other equipment can automatically dig and move earth to exactly the right places using GPS guided plant.
Getting things right from the start is crucial. If the initial layout is wrong, it can cause expensive delays, mistakes that need fixing and disputes between different parties.
Professional setting out, whether traditional or machine guided, ensures everything gets built exactly where it should be, reducing risk, making the work more efficient and keeping your project running smoothly.
Who Needs Setting Out Services?
They need our setting out and machine control data to accurately position structures, services, and boundaries exactly as designed - improving build quality and site productivity.
Clear, accurate marking reduces mistakes and downtime, while machine control files help teams complete bulk earthworks and grading faster and more precisely.
Precise setting out gives them confidence that their investment is being built correctly from day one - especially important on complicated or tight sites.
Working with survey accurate control & surface models ensures their designs are built as intended and work well with the actual site conditions.
We provide all the digital data needed for modern construction plants that use machine control systems.
Whether you’re using Trimble, Leica or Topcon systems, we can:
Create accurate 3D surface models from your design drawings
Supply digital files in the right formats for your machines
Provide accurately positioned data that matches your site
Update files quickly when designs change
With nearly 20 years of experience in construction and engineering, NTB Survey provides reliable, site-ready setting out and machine control services tailored to your project. Whether you’re building a one-off house or delivering a major infrastructure scheme, our engineers offer accurate, efficient, and responsive support—both on-site and behind the scenes.
We collaborate closely with design teams, contractors, and plant operators to ensure everything lines up exactly as it should.
Whether you need pegs in the ground or machine-ready models, NTB Survey is here to support your site setup with precision and speed.
Fill in our eqnuiry form to tell us about your project, upload your drawings and we’ll send you a tailored quote right away.