Setting out/staking also known as “staking out” or “laying out”, in surveying is the practice of transferring the building design onto the land itself it is vital to precisely interpret the construction plans and mark the location of proposed structures, so that the workers can implement the plan as specified. Key points and guide markers not only ensure the strength and longevity of structure, but also safeguard you from geographical deviations. Large-scale projects like Manufacturing set ups and high-rise buildings often require multiple setting out surveys to ensure continuity as the project progresses. Marking or staking out becomes extremely important especially in infrastructure works as any unintended geographical deviations during the execution of the project leads to significant cost & time overruns. The deviations though appearing small causes extensive increase in expenditure as more men material & time have to be spent to rectify the deviations as the intended end use isn’t achieved or the deviations causes structural  safety issues or aesthetic issues.  There are many prime examples that can be cited like highway, railway & runway alignments if not build to designed alignment will lead to several safety issues because each of them have geometric design factors carefully considered while designing the project.