A comprehensive directory of land surveying job scopes. Learn what each scope entails and how Job Book helps you manage them profitably.

Note: Job Book supports many more job scopes than are currently documented here. See the full list of scopes on the Job and Client Attribute Tags page. We are actively adding more documentation all the time.

Construction & Layout

As‑Built Survey

What an As‑Built Survey is, when it’s required, typical deliverables (plan, profile, point tables, GIS), and how Job Boo...

Construction Layout

Construction layout (or staking) is the process of interpreting design plans and marking proposed structures’ locations ...

Land Development & Real Estate

Abandonment Survey

An Abandonment Survey documents the closure of a property interest or infrastructure, such as a public road or pipeline,...

Oil, Gas & Energy Sector

Pipeline Survey

Pipeline surveys guide the entire lifecycle of oil, gas, and utility pipelines, from initial route selection and right-o...

Survey Types & Techniques

3D Scanning Survey

A guide to 3D scanning (LiDAR) for as-built surveys, topographic mapping, and BIM. Covers methods, accuracy standards, a...

Bathymetric Survey

What a Bathymetric Survey is, when it’s used, key methods (single- vs multibeam, side-scan, bathy LiDAR), accuracy stand...

Control Network Establishment

Establish a framework of high-accuracy horizontal and vertical reference points to ensure all subsequent surveying, mapp...

LiDAR Survey

What a LiDAR Survey is, its applications in topographic mapping, corridor surveys, and 3D modeling, key methods (terrest...

UAV Survey

A UAV survey uses a drone with cameras or other sensors to collect survey-grade spatial data. It produces high-resolutio...

Underground Utility Survey

Locating and mapping subsurface utilities (gas, water, electric, telecom) to inform design and prevent conflicts. Learn ...