ISO 7078-2020 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 7078-2020 — Buildings and civil engineering works — Procedures for setting out, measurement and surveying — Vocabulary. This International Standard defines and clarifies terms commonly used when setting out, measuring and surveying on building and civil engineering projects, to promote consistent use of terminology across design, construction and inspection activities.

Abstract

ISO 7078:2020 provides a standardized vocabulary covering procedures for setting out, measurement and surveying related to buildings and civil engineering works. It groups general terms, measurement quality and accuracy, scales, measuring tools and instruments (and their parts), and measurement methods to ensure common understanding between practitioners and organisations working on construction and survey tasks.

General information

• Status: Published
• Publication date: April 2020
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 91.200; 01.040.91
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2020)
• Number of pages: 34

Scope

This standard specifies vocabulary and guidance notes for procedures used in setting out, measurement and surveying of buildings and civil engineering works. It is intended to be applicable across a wide range of construction and civil-engineering activities where precise, unambiguous measurement and layout terminology is required.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for terms used in setting out, measurement and surveying.
• Classification of measurement quality, accuracy and tolerances for common site procedures.
• Definitions and descriptions of scales, measuring tools and surveying instruments and their parts.
• Common measurement and surveying methods and procedural terminology to support consistent reporting.
• Guidance notes to help harmonize terminology between designers, surveyors, contractors and inspectors.

Typical use and users

Practitioners who benefit from ISO 7078:2020 include site surveyors, construction and geotechnical engineers, architects, contractors, quality inspectors, project managers, technical translators, standards committees and educators. The vocabulary supports clearer specifications, site instructions, as-built recording, contractual measurement and interoperability between software tools (for example BIM and surveying applications).

Related standards

ISO 7078:2020 is part of the body of ISO work on building and construction terminology and measurement; users often consult other ISO and national standards covering construction measurement, surveying practice, and construction documentation prepared by ISO/TC 59 and its subcommittees. National standards bodies commonly publish local adoptions or equivalents of ISO 7078.

Keywords

setting out, measurement, surveying, vocabulary, construction terminology, site survey, measurement accuracy, measuring instruments, layout, as-built recording

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 7078:2020 is an international vocabulary standard that defines terms used in procedures for setting out, measurement and surveying in buildings and civil engineering works.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and guidance for general terms, measurement quality and accuracy, scales, tools and instruments (and parts), and common measurement and surveying methods to ensure consistent terminology on construction and civil-engineering projects.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Site surveyors, civil and structural engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, standards bodies, technical translators and educators use the standard to harmonize terminology and reduce misunderstandings in specifications, contracts and technical documentation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 7078:2020 is the current published edition (published April 2020). It replaces the earlier ISO 7078:1985 edition, which was withdrawn when the 2020 revision was published.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 7078 is a standalone vocabulary standard within the construction and building technology work of ISO/TC 59 (and SC 2 activity); it complements other ISO standards addressing construction processes, measurement practice and documentation rather than forming a numbered multi-part series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Setting out, surveying, measurement, measurement accuracy, measuring instruments, construction vocabulary, site layout, as-built, layout procedures.