Common use of Survey control and setting out of the works Clause in Contracts

Survey control and setting out of the works. The Contractor shall be responsible for the setting out of the works. The setting out of the reticulation system and supply line shall originate from the existing stand boundary beacons, which have been established by the owner. The Contractor shall ensure that all these beacons are located before work commences, and shall bring to the Engineer’s attention any beacons, which are missing. At the end of the work, before payment of the final certificate, the Engineer will check all the beacons, and those missing will be replaced by the Employer at the Contractor’s cost. It is suggested that to obviate damage to beacons, they be clearly marked with stakes by the Contractor before the commencement of any clearing. The Contractor shall peg out the routes of all services within two weeks after being appointed and confirm it with the Engineer before any work commences.