A setting-out point is a physical mark established by a surveyor to guide builders and contractors. These points transfer design coordinates from digital models onto the actual site. Surveyors place them at critical locations like building corners, column centerlines, or offset lines so construction aligns exactly with the engineering plans.
Heard on the job
We need to stake the SOP for the bridge abutment before the excavation crew arrives.
Insider tip
Always verify the coordinate system and datum before staking an SOP to avoid placing an entire structure in the wrong location.
Also heard as
- setting-out point
- layout point