Explain the term setting-out – NABTEB QUESTION

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Setting-out is usually to establish the building line which demarcates the outer face of the building. The next step will be to position the front of the building on the building line by checking the dimensions between the new building and the side boundaries. Flank walls will then be set out at right angles to the building line often using large builders square or the 3:4:5 method. It is also transferring the shape of the building as contained in the working drawing to the ground .