How should record drawings and as-built drawings be managed during construction?

How should record drawings and as-built drawings be managed during construction?

• A. Record changes on redline drawings during construction and deliver final as-built/record drawings at closeout.
• B. Never update drawings; keep original only.
• C. Deliver final as-built drawings during design phase.
• D. Record drawings are unnecessary.

Answer: (A)

Record drawings must be kept current throughout construction by recording every field change on redline drawings. This keeps the drawings aligned with what is actually built, including any substitutions or deviations from the original plan, so that the final set clearly shows the true installed conditions. At project closeout, these updated drawings are compiled into the final as-built/record drawings, providing an accurate, usable record for operation, maintenance, and future renovations. Updating drawings during construction prevents miscommunications, reduces rework, and supports commissioning and long-term facility management. Delivering final as-built drawings during the design phase would be premature, since those plans reflect intended design rather than what was actually constructed. And record drawings are not optional; they are essential documentation for the project.

Record drawings must be kept current throughout construction by recording every field change on redline drawings. This keeps the drawings aligned with what is actually built, including any substitutions or deviations from the original plan, so that the final set clearly shows the true installed conditions. At project closeout, these updated drawings are compiled into the final as-built/record drawings, providing an accurate, usable record for operation, maintenance, and future renovations. Updating drawings during construction prevents miscommunications, reduces rework, and supports commissioning and long-term facility management. Delivering final as-built drawings during the design phase would be premature, since those plans reflect intended design rather than what was actually constructed. And record drawings are not optional; they are essential documentation for the project.