Thanks for all the input. I have been able to find a Lietz/Sokkisha TM6 and rod for under $1000, but it took a lot of searching. Next step is to have it checked out for accuracy.
Getting the topo from the areials is definitely the best and easiest way for me. I've used it before, if areas are already flown its great. If not I need the surveyor out there for targets. Around here the costs can easily hit $7000 to $8000. The project I currently have has topo about 15...
Renting was my choice in the past. I typically could only find "Bergers" or old transits. Not much of a selection and I was always suspect to their accuracy. Some looked pretty banged up. I would need to look further away for a better rental place, ideally a shop that services and sells...
Best to start with the specific municipality's Zoning and Subdivision regulations. Typically you'll lot restrictions such as minimum size and lot line offset restrictions. A wide variety of issues can arise through the process, such as, wetland and/or stream impacts, impacts to endangered...
RDK,
Lot of good questions, here's what I'm thinking:
-Accuracy, is a tough question, probably the best I can get. I 'm hoping for 6 inches on distances and 20 seconds max on angles. Remember I'm still using a surveyor for final products.
-Areas may be 50 foot wide corridors that go on for...
I'm starting to do more site plan work. As such I usually will, or will have the property owner, enlist the services of a surveyor during the process. I am finding that I need more and more preliminary survey work (locating preliminary control to show the owner alternative drive locations...
Ron,
Thanks for the response, although that doesn't seem to be the case. You can clearly see the framing is typical of light framed construction with its system of repetitive wood framing members. The cut studs with top and bottom plates are evident. What is also evident are actual 2"x4" rough...
I recently reviewed a 2 story apartment building (approx. 24'x 110', built 1960)which had minor fire damage to its 3/8" exterior sheathing. The building appears to be typical light frame construction. An area of the sheathing, 10' x 15', had been charred and the existing vinyl siding melted...
Thanks for the tips on wording. I am very concerned with the amount of risk I am willing to assume, yet still providing appropriate service to the property owner.
The 8 block wall is half the height of the basement, the rest is framed up. I checked the unbalanced backfill, its approx. 32 inches, sufficient for an unreinforced concrete masonry unit design. The first words from the Building Inspector were, " does the foundation meet current...
It's a lump sum but putting the foundation plan together is a good idea. The property owner says he needs it to provide to the Building Inspector. I think it's time to discuss this with the B.I. Thanks
I am an P.E. contacted by the property owner. I'm new to this type work, doing it part time, and tend to proceed rather slowly with these type of requests. I guess you might say I'm trying to get my "ducks in a row" before I discuss futher with the property owner and determine the...
