Is a Contour Survey Necessary for Civil Design Consultants?

What does a Contour Survey mean?

Civil design consultants recommend a contour survey in industrial projects. A contour survey is a survey of a land parcel that marks the various terrains and natural and built features in that plot. Civil design consultants use contour surveys to understand the contours and mark the levels of the site. This survey is usually the first step in an industrial project.

The contour also includes the adjoining land. The survey is done to determine the land height with respect to the neighboring lands. Moreover, the surveyor marks the point of reference prominently on the contour drawing during the survey. The civil consultants must provide information to the surveying agency with the help of a precise RFQ. 

What does the contour survey contain? 

Contour surveys map the contour, and natural features of the land, man-built structures, drains, roads, wells, water bodies, etc. 

Uses of a contour for civil engineering design consultants 

1. The topographic survey helps to optimize land use.
2. The contour gives all information about the features of the land. It helps in arriving at the levels, the quantity of cutting, and filling.
3. By getting information of the natural slope of the land, the civil design consultants can plan the levels for the facility with respect to the external road and internal levels. 
4. The civil consultants can design the facility to avoid water logging. Also, draining water into nearby water bodies can be avoided. 
5. Waterbodies inside the plot can be developed as a feature for rainwater harvesting or aesthetic purposes.

To conclude, the contour survey of the industrial land is essential for civil design consultants.