SURVEYING
OVERVIEW
Surveying is used to complete various tasks at PRI Engineering. A topographic survey is the first step of any design program to establish the site boundary for design purposes. Gathering all the existing conditions information is critical to understand how the site looks and how a design moves forward.
KEY BENEFITS:
ACCURATE DESIGN FOUNDATION: Ensures site data is precise, so design decisions are based on real-world conditions.
CONSTRUCTION CONFIDENCE: Reduces costly layout errors and rework during construction.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Meets municipal, provincial, and federal documentation requirements.
TIME-SAVING: Identifies site constraints early—saving time during the permitting and planning phases.
MULTIDICIPLINARY INTEGRATION: Coordinates with civil, structural, and geotechnical teams for seamless project delivery.
WHAT A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY TELLS YOU
A topographic survey provides a comprehensive understanding of your site’s existing physical conditions, including:
GROUND ELEVATIONS: Identifies slopes, low spots, and elevation changes for grading and drainage planning
NATURAL FEATURES: Maps trees, watercourses, rock outcrops, and other environmental features
MANMADE FEATURES: Captures roads, buildings, fences, utilities, and other built structures
SURFACE DRAINAGE PATTERNS: Reveals how water moves across the site—key for stormwater and erosion control
UTILITY LOCATIONS (VISIBLE): Helps avoid conflicts with existing services during construction
RELATED GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SOLAR FOUNDATION DESIGN SERVICES
SOLAR FOUNDATION DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
We can work with any racking manufacturer in the United States and Canada to consider racking loads from a multitude of products. Once we have identified the racking induced loads, we develop site-specific parameters based on the geographical area of the project.
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Our unified geotechnical and structural engineering team provides an integrated foundation while considering racking design and constraints that can be further optimized via site-specific pile load testing programs at your request.
PRODUCTION TESTING
PRI Engineering is one of the few geotechnical engineering firms in North America offering both pre- and post-production testing. Production testing assures you that our initial analysis and design recommendations are of the highest quality and result in durable structures that last throughout their intended lifespan.
