“Difficult construction challenges are always met with practical, expedient, and precise surveying solutions…”
Matthew Fisher, MBA PMP SP · Slayden Constructors – A Stantec Company
The Problem
Most Construction Errors Begin Long Before Construction
Project failures rarely originate in the field. They begin earlier — in incomplete inputs, disconnected calculations, uncontrolled assumptions, and lack of independent validation.
As these conditions propagate downstream, correction cost multiplies exponentially.
CMS focuses on identifying and interrupting that propagation before work begins.
“Often, Randy identified issues in advance, analyzed the necessary data and brought solutions forward.”
Dustin Murphy · Project Manager · Sundt Construction
Systems Intersection
Operating Where Systems Intersect
CMS connects survey, design, and construction through independent validation, connected calculations, and execution traceability.
The intersection between these systems is where project risk accumulates — and where upstream control creates the greatest downstream leverage.
“Randy assessed the requirements of the bridge design and worked closely with the engineers… to ensure the deformed geometry would work as intended…”
Dustin Murphy · Project Manager · Sundt Construction
Cost of Error
The Earlier Error Is Found, The Lower the Cost of Correction
Small upstream deviations become exponentially more expensive as they move through planning, coordination, procurement, and field execution.
CMS focuses on identifying issues where intervention is cheapest, fastest, and least disruptive.
“…which ultimately eliminated a significant amount of rework for our team.”
Dustin Murphy · Project Manager · Sundt Construction
Traceability
Execution-Level Digital Traceability
Critical project decisions are often disconnected from the field conditions they affect.
CMS develops systems tying imagery, layout verification, discrepancies, field observations, and execution records directly to construction activity in real time.
The result is improved accountability, clarity, and defensibility across the project lifecycle.
“The civil contractors developed tremendous trust and confidence in Randy's survey and data producing skills as a result of his methodology.”
Rick Goff · General Superintendent · Slayden Constructors
Results
What Changes
01
Reduced Rework
Identify issues before they impact production.
02
Better Alignment
Connect design intent to field execution.
03
Improved Confidence
Verify critical geometry and conditions independently.
04
Protected Margin
Reduce downstream cost escalation and disruption.
“He is by far my surveyor of choice.”
Dustin Murphy · Project Manager · Sundt Construction
Project Confidence
Precision Where It Matters Most
CMS has supported complex bridge erection, transportation infrastructure, and high-risk construction operations where tolerance, sequencing, and execution control directly impacted project success.
“The tolerance was to a 1/16th of an inch spanning over 1200'…”
“Within 5 to 8 minutes the arch section was on the clusters…”
“In my opinion we could not have been as successful… without the help of Randy.”
Scott Plummer · General Superintendent · Slayden Constructors
About
Randy Fitch, PLS
Construction Margin Systems was developed through years of work on complex infrastructure and high-risk construction projects where small upstream errors created disproportionate downstream consequences.
Rather than treating survey, design, and construction as separate disciplines, CMS approaches projects as connected systems requiring validation, coordination, and execution control across the entire lifecycle.
“Randy Fitch is the best surveyor I have ever worked with…”
Scott Plummer · Project Manager · HP Civil Construction
“Randy brings a systems-level understanding that is rare in this industry, and his involvement directly contributes to successful outcomes on complex projects.”
Tom Kotynek · President · Thompson Metal Fabrication