Long Beach, United States, September 04,2019- As-built drawings are extremely important in any building and construction project. As-builts, or as-built drawings, depict how the project has been constructed, and include all the changes made during construction.

Why As-Builts

Construction projects go through multiple modifications and adjustments before completion. As-built drawings or record drawings are the revised sets of drawings submitted by the contractor upon the completion of a particular job.

The primary purpose of an as-built drawing is to record any alterations made during the building process that differs from the original design, including any change made in the specifications, dimensions and location of all the elements, and any extra work.

As-built drawings are usually completed by the architect or designer because they are well-versed with the original specifications and hence, can record the changes properly. The contractor and subcontractors can also add to them since they are also familiar with the project and the changes that are needed during the entire construction process.

Keep a detailed record of all the notes and documents made during the construction as it can help in creating as-built drawings. Without these notes, certain items may be missed, which can lead to problems in the future.

Advanced construction technology and software have made it possible for modifications to be noted immediately, as they are being done and without missing anything.

Recording As-builts

Nothing is too minor to be noted when it comes to as-built drawings. Here are a few important things to consider while making as-builts.

• Use clear descriptions rather than vague phrases.

• Mark all changes in materials used, locations, sizing, and more.

• Do not change the scale of the drawings, but if it is required, note those changes accordingly.

• Note location of all utilities including depth and the materials.

• Note all unexpected obstructions and the solutions used.

• Note all the dates when the changes were made.

• Note all changes made after the final inspection.

• Never omit original values. Cross them out and simply add the new information.

• Include all shop drawings and appendices for future use.

As-builts should have as much information as possible, without leaving even a single detail out. Including everything ensures owners can always go back and retrieve this data.

As-builts can be used as the basis for –

• future additions

• system changes

• renovations

• working of the operations and maintenance staff

• during an emergency to locate things like shut off valves

To learn more about San Francisco as-builts, drawings and other services or to request a quote, call Precision Property Measurements at 855-272-8458. Whether you own a house, or a complex commercial project with multiple locations, PPM’s highly-trained team of As-Built surveyors, drafters, project managers, and quality assurance staff are experts in both residential and commercial buildings.