ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey: A land title survey that meets the specifications set forth in the 2011 Standard Detail. A survey that measures the elevation of points on a particular piece of land, and presents them as contour lines on a plot. A survey that determines ground relief and location of natural and man-made features thereon. Construction layout or stake out in industry terms is the process of establishing and marking the proposed position of buildings. Established in 1995, DMC Associates provides a variety of land surveying services utilizing the latest technology in devices, software and field equipment.