Method and apparatus for setting support columns within a foundation

A method of setting a square column within a footing, the method comprising the steps of:

• pouring a first concrete footing around a plurality of anchor members, where a portion of each anchor member extends above the top of the first concrete footing;
• allowing sufficient time for the concrete footing to cure;
• setting a baseplate over the anchor members, the baseplate comprising a flat plate having an upwardly facing side and a downwardly facing side, the upwardly facing side comprising a cylindrical column support sleeve disposed on the upwardly facing side, the column support sleeve comprising sides defining an upward facing circular opening wherein the cylindrical column support sleeve further comprises a plurality of interior attachment members having an axial location within the column support sleeve;
• leveling the baseplate and securing the baseplate to the anchor members;
• pouring a second concrete footing, the second concrete footing surrounding the sides of the cylindrical column support sleeve, the second concrete footing comprising an upper surface laterally adjacent to the open end of the cylindrical column support sleeve, the upper surface above the axial location of the interior attachment members;
• inserting the bottom end of the square column within the upward facing circular opening of the column support sleeve;
• and
• attaching the bottom end of the square column to the cylindrical column support sleeve by attaching the bottom of the column to the interior attachment members.