What Is Construction Staking and Why Does It Matter?

Land surveyor using a total station to mark construction staking points on an active job site before foundation and site development work begins

Construction staking is a surveying process that marks the location and elevation of a structure on a job site before building begins. It turns plans on paper into real points on the ground so builders know exactly where to dig, grade, and build. Construction staking is one of the most important steps in any building […]