Alignment Planning Surveys for Civil Engineering Projects: Process and Key Considerations Alignment surveys are fundamental to the successful planning and execution of various civil engineering projects. These surveys play a crucial role in ensuring the correct positioning and optimal functionality of structures and systems, ranging from transportation infrastructure to water management and energy distribution networks. By employing precise measurements and advanced technologies, alignment surveys detect and prevent misalignments, thereby mitigating the risks of wear, inefficiency, and potential failure across a project’s lifecycle. The spatial information derived from these surveys forms the bedrock upon which effective project planning, design, and construction are built. This report will provide a detailed explanation of the objectives, key influencing factors, methodologies, and deliverables associated with alignment planning surveys for roads, dams, transmission lines, and pipe distribution networks, and High transmission line.