Are as Built Drawings Required?

Are as Built Drawings Required?
While they aren't always mandatory, most clients will require a complete set of as-built drawings (also known as record drawings) at the conclusion of a project. Providing these drawings is part of the conclusion of the construction management process, and they often prove useful in the future.

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Similarly, you may ask, what are as built drawings and why are they necessary?

They reflect all the changes made during the construction process.” As-built drawings are a very important component of a construction project. The major purpose of an as-built drawing is to record any modification made during the building process that deviates from the original design.

Similarly, what is an as built drawing? Revised set of drawing submitted by a contractor upon completion of a project or a particular job. They reflect all changes made in the specifications and working drawings during the construction process, and show the exact dimensions, geometry, and location of all elements of the work completed under the contract.

Regarding this, should as built drawings be stamped?

The following recommendations are suggested for better managing as-built drawings: Don't expect that the architect or designer will stamp and sign the drawings. They are not ultimately responsible for changes during the installation process or field directives.

What is the difference between shop drawings and as built drawings?

On construction projects as-built drawings are drawings that reflect the as-constructed conditions of a project. Shop drawings on the other hand are drawings in addition to the contract drawings. They typically show more construction details than are shown on the contract drawings.

Related Question Answers

How much should I charge for as built drawings?

For example, just to field-measure and prepare architectural backgrounds can cost 40 to 45 cents per square foot. If a mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineer is going to provide as-built drawings for systems, the total cost could be as high as $2 to $2.50 per square foot.

What is red line drawings?

Answer added by Elke Woofter, Project Assistant , American Technical Associates. A red-line drawings is essentially an intermediate drawing that shows corrections or changes to a previous drawing. The term red line literally comes from the (typically) red pen used to amend the drawings by hand.
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