Survey Spike

Home and commercial builders need to look beyond obvious tools when shopping for construction surveying equipment. These companies can take for granted that surveyors need Sokkia lasers, tripods and laser mounts. Each surveyor needs overlooked items like measuring rods, stake bags and field books to complete his work.

Carry Essential Construction Surveying Equipment

Measuring rods are used by surveying teams to determine basement grades and other measurements for construction projects. An extended rod is placed into an excavated or recessed space to help building professionals take notes on ground contours. There are myriad rods available for construction surveyors, with many professionals choosing expandable metal rods for easy storage.

Loose stakes and nails can cause serious damage to other equipment in a surveyor’s truck. Surveyors keep track of stakes during construction projects with the help of spike bags. These bags are lined with durable fabrics that prevent stakes from bursting out.

Developments in total stations and GPS systems have not eliminated the need for a good field book. These books feature lined pages, waterproof covers and formula sheets that help construction professionals make their calculations in the field. Every surveyor using a field book should also have an assortment of pencils on hand to take down measurements, angles and notes.

Tiger Supplies maintains an extensive online store geared to architects and engineers. Professionals from the Atlantic to the Pacific can save time by looking through specific categories for Sokkia lasers, spikes and accessories.