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Concrete Layout

Storm Inlets: Accurately marking the location and dimensions of storm inlets to ensure proper drainage and flow in the project area. Our expertise ensures these critical elements are positioned for optimal stormwater management.

Parking Lots: Layout for parking lots, ensuring proper dimensions, space allocation, and drainage to meet all design specifications and local codes for traffic flow and safety.

Sidewalks: Providing precise layout for sidewalk construction, including alignment, grade, and slope considerations to meet accessibility standards and enhance pedestrian safety.

Roadways: Detailed layout for road construction, ensuring proper alignment, grading, and cross-slopes for safe and efficient traffic flow.

Grade Beams: Accurate layout for grade beams, essential for foundation support in various types of structures. We ensure that these beams are positioned precisely, providing stability to the structure above.

Piers: Layout of piers for foundation support in larger construction projects, ensuring their proper placement for maximum load-bearing capacity and structural integrity.

Storm Water Projects: Comprehensive layout services for stormwater management systems, including retention basins, channels, and other infrastructure to ensure effective water flow control and minimize environmental impact.

We work closely with general contractors, engineers, and developers to ensure every concrete project is laid out with precision, helping to create a solid foundation for every structure.

Topographic/ As-Built

Our Topographic and As-Built services provide accurate, detailed field recordings essential for both takeoff calculations and post-construction verification. These services ensure that all features of a construction site are precisely documented, helping to confirm that the work aligns with the initial design plans. Our offerings include:

Topographic Surveys: We conduct comprehensive field surveys to capture the natural and built features of the land, such as elevation changes, existing structures, utilities, and boundaries. This survey data is used to generate accurate maps that outline the site's topography, helping engineers and architects plan accordingly for drainage, grading, and other design elements.
As-Built Surveys: After construction is completed, we provide detailed as-built surveys that capture the final location and dimensions of all installed elements, including foundations, utilities, and other structures. This information is crucial for confirming that all work was completed as per the approved plans, and it also provides valuable data for future renovations or maintenance.
Verification & Quality Control: Our service includes meticulous verification of field conditions to ensure that the constructed elements match the design specifications. This helps identify any deviations early, minimizing costly changes or rework. It also ensures that your project meets regulatory compliance and is ready for final approval or handover.
Takeoff Support: We provide reliable topographic data for accurate takeoff calculations, assisting in material estimation and project planning. This helps general contractors and project managers make informed decisions regarding resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling.

With a focus on precision and reliability, our Topographic/As-Built services help ensure smooth project execution, maintain quality control, and support post-construction verification for accurate, up-to-date site information.

Utility Layout

Our Utility Layout services provide precise and detailed placement for all types of utilities within a construction project. These layouts are critical for ensuring the safe, efficient, and code-compliant installation of essential infrastructure systems. Our expertise covers a broad range of utilities, including stormwater, water, sanitary sewer, gas, electric, and more. Here’s an in-depth look at what we offer:

Stormwater Systems: We provide accurate layouts for stormwater infrastructure, including drainage pipes, catch basins, retention ponds, and other components designed to manage rainwater runoff. Our service ensures proper flow direction and grading to prevent flooding and maintain environmental compliance.
Water Systems: We layout potable and non-potable water systems, including pipelines, hydrants, and connections to the main water supply. Our careful planning ensures the distribution of water throughout the site, adhering to local codes and ensuring adequate water pressure and flow for the entire facility.
Sanitary Sewer Systems: Our team ensures precise placement of sewer lines, manholes, and pumping stations, helping maintain proper waste removal and flow from the site. We consider factors such as depth, slope, and flow direction to meet local regulations and ensure the system functions efficiently for the long term.
Gas Lines: We carefully layout natural gas lines and related infrastructure, taking into account safety, accessibility, and local utility company requirements. Our layouts ensure that the gas system is installed properly, with the necessary shutoffs, connections, and clearances.
Electric Systems: We provide detailed layouts for electrical systems, including overhead and underground power lines, transformers, electrical boxes, and connections to the grid. We ensure that these systems are positioned safely and in compliance with electrical codes, ensuring reliable service.
Telecommunications and Other Utilities: In addition to the main utilities, we offer precise layouts for telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic cables, telephone lines, and data systems, ensuring that all components are properly integrated and accessible.
Coordination and Conflict Resolution: Utility layouts require careful coordination to avoid conflicts between different systems. We work closely with engineers, designers, and utility providers to ensure that all utilities are properly spaced, aligned, and do not interfere with one another, preventing costly delays and rework.
Compliance and Permitting: Our utility layouts meet all local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring that the infrastructure is not only functional but also compliant with codes. We also assist with the preparation of utility permits, ensuring that the project can proceed without any regulatory setbacks.

With our Utility Layout services, you can be confident that all utility systems will be precisely planned, seamlessly integrated, and ready for installation, ensuring that your project is completed on time and within budget.

Earth Works

Our Earth Works layout services focus on the critical task of preparing and shaping the land to meet design specifications, ensuring the project site is properly graded and aligned for the next stages of construction. Earthwork includes grading, excavation, and final site preparation, and our team provides precise layout for these processes, including grading layout and blue top final grade services.

Grading Layout:
Grading is a key aspect of site preparation, ensuring the land is shaped correctly for drainage, structural integrity, and future construction. Our team provides precise layout for grading, marking out the necessary slopes and contours to meet design specifications. We ensure that all areas are leveled or sloped as needed for proper water drainage, preventing issues such as flooding, erosion, or standing water. We also pay close attention to areas requiring cuts and fills, ensuring the land is accurately prepared for foundations, roadways, parking lots, and other structures.
Blue Top Final Grade:
The Blue Top Final Grade service involves marking the final elevation of the ground after all grading and earthwork has been completed. This is the definitive "finished" grade level that all construction activities are built upon. Using a process called “blue topping,” our team marks the location and height of the final grade with precision. This includes setting markers that indicate the final elevation of key points throughout the site, ensuring that the surface is ready for the next phase of construction, whether it's paving, laying foundations, or installing utilities. The Blue Top Final Grade ensures that the site is perfectly level or sloped to specifications, and any deviations from the design are corrected before moving forward.
Cut and Fill Calculations:
Accurate calculations of cut (soil removal) and fill (soil addition) are integral to the earthwork process. We provide detailed calculations and layout for cut-and-fill operations to ensure the proper balance of soil on site. This helps reduce excess material handling, minimize costs, and ensure the correct grading is achieved.
Drainage and Slope Considerations:
During grading, we also focus on the site's drainage requirements. Our team ensures that the grading layout includes proper slope angles to direct water runoff to designated drainage systems, such as storm inlets or retention ponds, preventing water accumulation and potential flooding. We also mark areas where swales, ditches, or berms need to be built to guide water flow.
Excavation and Fill Zones:
The layout marks areas that require excavation, typically where foundation work or utility installation is planned, as well as areas that need to be filled to achieve the proper grade. Our team carefully marks these zones to ensure that the excavation and fill operations are carried out to exact specifications, minimizing waste and ensuring the final grade is accurate.
Stakeout and Control Points:
We provide control points and reference stakes to guide construction crews through the grading process. These points are marked based on survey data and design plans to ensure that the elevations and grading are executed correctly. Our layout marks provide a visual guide for earthwork contractors, ensuring that they maintain proper elevations and adhere to the project’s grading requirements throughout the process.
Coordination with Other Trades:
Proper earthwork layout is a coordinated effort that affects many other aspects of the project, including utility placement, road construction, and foundation work. We work closely with other trades and project teams to ensure that the grading layout is in sync with the overall construction schedule and design.

Through our Construction Layout of Earth Works services, we ensure the site is prepared to the exact specifications, providing a solid foundation for all subsequent construction work. Our precise grading layout and Blue Top Final Grade services help prevent costly errors, delays, and rework, ensuring a smooth and efficient build.

Building Layout

Our Building Layout services ensure that the physical structure of the building is positioned and aligned accurately according to the architectural and engineering plans. This process is essential for the proper placement of the building envelope, hard corners, and foundation elements such as piers. Accurate layout is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the design, preventing costly errors, and ensuring that the building fits within the designated boundaries. Our services include the following key components:

Building Envelope Layout:
The building envelope layout refers to the accurate placement and alignment of the exterior boundaries of the structure. This includes the positioning of the foundation walls, exterior walls, columns, and load-bearing elements. Our team marks the precise location of the building’s perimeter on the ground, ensuring that the foundation and walls are placed exactly as per the design. This layout is critical to ensure the building fits within the lot’s boundaries and adheres to local zoning regulations. It also ensures that any required setbacks, easements, or property line boundaries are respected.
Pier Layout:
For buildings that require pier foundations, such as those built on uneven terrain or in areas prone to flooding, accurate pier placement is essential. Our team marks the precise location of each pier, ensuring that they are positioned to provide maximum structural support. The layout takes into account factors such as load-bearing capacity, spacing, and alignment with the building’s overall foundation system. Whether it’s for a residential home, a commercial building, or a specialized structure, we ensure that each pier is placed correctly to support the building’s foundation and ensure long-term stability.
Grid Line Layout:
A key component of building layout is establishing the grid lines that will guide the placement of walls, columns, beams, and other structural elements. Our team marks the grid lines on-site, ensuring they align perfectly with the architectural plans and engineering specifications. These grid lines serve as a reference throughout the construction process, helping contractors maintain the correct positioning of all structural elements. The grid layout is also critical for aligning utilities, doors, windows, and other features within the building.
Foundation Layout:
Beyond the piers, we also provide precise layout services for the entire foundation, whether it’s a slab, crawl space, or full basement foundation. This includes marking the locations for footings, foundation walls, and any other structural components that form the base of the building. The foundation layout ensures that all elements are positioned and aligned properly to support the building’s weight and prevent structural issues in the future.
Elevation and Leveling:
In addition to horizontal alignment, the vertical accuracy of the building layout is equally important. Our team ensures that the building’s elevations are properly set, with precise leveling of the foundation and structural components. This ensures that the building will be level throughout the construction process, preventing issues with drainage, settling, and structural integrity later on.
Verification and Quality Control:
Accuracy is paramount in building layout. Before any construction begins, we verify the layout against the original plans to ensure that the placement of the building, piers, and other structural elements is precise. We use advanced tools, such as laser levels, total stations, and GPS, to ensure the highest degree of accuracy. This step is critical in preventing costly mistakes that could lead to rework or delays in the project.
Coordination with Other Trades:
The building layout is also essential for coordinating with other construction trades, such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. By providing accurate foundation and structural element locations, we help ensure that other trades can plan their installations accordingly, preventing conflicts or rework later in the process.

Through our Building Layout services, we provide the precise measurements and markings necessary for successful construction. Our attention to detail ensures that your building’s foundation, envelope, and structural elements are perfectly positioned, setting the stage for the safe and efficient completion of the entire project.

CAD File Processing

At On Point Layout, we offer expert CAD file processing services to ensure seamless integration between your construction design and the layout process. Our team uses state-of-the-art software and techniques to process and convert CAD files into accurate, workable layout plans, helping ensure that your construction project proceeds smoothly and meets all specifications. CAD file processing plays a crucial role in converting raw design data into precise, actionable layout information, facilitating high-quality execution on-site. Our services include:

CAD File Conversion and Integration:
We specialize in converting various types of CAD files, including DWG, DXF, and other industry-standard file formats, into accurate layout data. Whether you are working with architectural, civil, or structural designs, our team ensures that the data is seamlessly integrated into the layout process. This conversion allows for accurate and efficient positioning of all site features, from roads and utilities to building foundations and stormwater systems.
Data Extraction and Mapping:
We extract key design data from your CAD files, such as coordinates, elevations, grid points, and other essential measurements, and translate them into on-site layout information. This includes mapping the coordinates of hard corners, utility lines, building envelopes, grading contours, and other critical design features. By accurately interpreting this data, we ensure that the layout matches the design specifications down to the smallest detail.
Alignment and Georeferencing:
Proper alignment of CAD files with project site coordinates is essential for ensuring that design elements are positioned correctly in the field. Our team georeferences the CAD files to the correct geographical location, ensuring that design elements align with real-world coordinates and are ready for accurate on-site implementation. We adjust for any discrepancies between the design model and the actual site conditions, ensuring seamless accuracy during layout execution.

By leveraging CAD File Processing Services, On Point Layout helps transform your design into precise and actionable layout data, ensuring a smooth, efficient construction process. Whether it's for initial layout planning, ongoing revisions, or complex design coordination, our team ensures that your CAD files are processed accurately, integrated seamlessly, and used to their fullest potential on-site.

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