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Project name, contract number, drawing revision, author, and effective date so reviewers can confirm the controlling document version and link it to permits and contract records.
A complete Construction Height Setout Document reduces elevation errors, shortens rework cycles, and helps demonstrate compliance with permit drawings and inspection requirements. It centralizes vertical control data so teams can follow a single authoritative source on site.
Typical preparers and primary users who depend on accurate height setout data for layout and verification on site.
Roles often coordinate: surveyor prepares setout, engineer reviews, contractor implements; clear ownership avoids misinterpretation and delays.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| File Format | PDF/A preferred for archival; retain original CAD/DWG separately |
| Template | Use a standardized template with labeled fields for datum, benchmarks, and coordinates |
| Authentication | Choose email or SMS code for routine, stronger auth for critical approvals |
| Retention Location | Store signed copy in project document repository with version control |
Ensure your platform supports the file formats, authentication, and audit features needed for legal and practical use.
Project name, contract number, drawing revision, author, and effective date so reviewers can confirm the controlling document version and link it to permits and contract records.
Clear statement of vertical datum, units, monument descriptions, and conversion factors; includes instructions for applying datum to temporary or fixed benchmarks on site.
List of benchmark IDs, descriptions, coordinates, and elevations with photos or measured offsets to permanent objects to enable re-establishment and field verification.
Numbered control points with coordinates, elevation values, and allowable tolerances for each trade and element to guide layout and acceptance testing.
Stepwise instructions for transferring elevations to slabs, roofs, and parapets, including instrument setup, offset methods, and handling of local obstructions and temporary works.
Change history, approvals, signatures, and dates so inspectors and litigators can trace who approved which elevations and when any changes took effect.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Surveyor prepares control table and datum
Engineer specifies finished roof elevation and fall tolerances