10/28/2026
Surveying plays an important role in translating engineering plans into accurate site conditions and construction layouts. Recently, members of Hourigan participated in an introductory survey training to learn more about the tools and techniques used in the field.
The hands-on session covered equipment including total stations, optical levels, and leveling rods, demonstrating how surveyors establish precise coordinates, measure distances and angles, and verify elevations across a site. Participants put their knowledge into practice by laying out an experimental site, calculating elevations and determining site coordinates.
Opportunities like these strengthen technical knowledge, encourage collaboration across our teams, and build a deeper understanding of the processes that support successful construction.