Construction Surveying & Civil Layout

Alignment & Precision Services

Construction Surveying

Total Precision has experience in all types of construction surveying – Industrial, Commercial, and Infrastructure.

There is no job too big or small, yet a significant difference in methodology, equipment, and approach. An incredible investment has been made to get your project through concept, development, and engineering – you will seek professional competency for every critical aspect – measurements are no different, and we fill that requirement to both improve your ROI and protect your investment.

Honed through nearly 2 decades as Focus Optical Alignment Inc., built from over a half-century of accumulated best-practices and lessons-learned by industry professionals, it has been proven again and again that an investment in measurements and verifications is a leading component to project success. From the foundation to the shipping department, and everything before, during, and following, we will get it where it is designed to be to ensure optimal designed intentions.

TAPS, Inc. construction surveying employee uses a torpedo level on site

Anchor Bolt/Pier Layout
Excavation/Backfill Limits
Underground Utilities
Establish/Verify Site Control
Drive/Drive Base Layouts
QC Verifications Prior to Concrete
Full ACAD Reporting

On-site Documentation
Placement Layout per Client Drawings
As-Built of Existing Conditions
Roll/Drive Alignments

Profile of Existing Production Lines
Establish/Verify Target Monuments
Sole Plate Installation
Frame/Key Alignments

Construction Surveying Advantages:

Quality Assurance and Accuracy
Cost Savings and Efficiency
Risk Mitigation and Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Coordination and Communication
Long-term Value and Documentation
Technology Integration

The Bottom Line:

Construction surveying is not just about measuring—it’s about risk management, quality assurance, and project success. The investment in professional construction surveyors easily returns its cost through error prevention, efficiency gains, and liability reduction.

service related FAQ’s

What is Industry 4.0 in surveying and construction?Colleen Sward2025-10-20T18:52:35+00:00

What is Industry 4.0 in surveying and construction?

There is still a place for a tape measure, but their output is only as good as various physical limitations and interpretations as well as environmental conditions. There’s a place for stringlines, theodolites, total stations, and now multi-stations and scanners. Industry 4.0 is an “integration of digital technologies,” not a blanket replacement of valuable tools. We apply all—for your benefit.

What is your approach to Total Quality Management (TQM)?Colleen Sward2025-10-20T18:52:59+00:00

What is your approach to Total Quality Management (TQM)?

The alignment is only as good as the “fit,” which is only as good as the “placement,” which is only as good as the “foundation.” Our teams work with your teams as one team “From Bedrock to the Shipping Department” to ensure quality at every stage.

How can you help prevent costly change orders?Colleen Sward2025-10-20T18:54:01+00:00

How can you help prevent costly change orders?

When the siding or roofing doesn’t fit, or the pump doesn’t connect to the tank, it’s likely not the fault of anyone or anything you’re currently dealing with. It happened long ago and you have no recourse but to pay. The steel is out of plumb or off location. The shims are too high or low. The bolts were off. The pier was off. We are the QA/QC of every location of every item so you don’t get stuck with the bill.

What are the benefits of following industry principles in surveying?Colleen Sward2025-10-20T18:50:50+00:00

What are the benefits of following industry principles in surveying?

There are numerous classifications of “Surveyor.” A Construction Professional fluent with survey principles will change the dynamics of your entire project with vast improvements to both schedule and budget.

How does precision placement improve product quality in factories?Colleen Sward2025-10-20T18:51:58+00:00

How does precision placement improve product quality in factories?

Every bolt or pad that is off location creates a modification. Every modification reduces efficiency of the process. Just because it’s in the basement does not mean it has no effect at the mezzanine—precision matters at every level.

Alignment & Precision Services