A well-structured as-built drawings checklist ensures you capture everything that matters before a project closes out. Here's what to document on every job.
Before work starts
- GPS-tagged photos of all existing conditions
- Pre-existing damage documented with timestamps
- Existing utility locations marked and photographed
- Baseline measurements of all spaces
During construction
- Document all deviations from approved plans immediately
- Photo record of anything being concealed (in-wall pipes, conduit, ductwork)
- GPS-tagged photos of every rough-in before close-up
- Change order documentation tied to physical location
At substantial completion
- Final room dimensions verified and recorded
- All service locations documented (electrical panels, shut-offs, clean-outs)
- Equipment nameplate data captured (model, serial, capacity)
- Commissioning data recorded (HVAC air balance, electrical test results)
At handover
- Complete as-built package delivered to owner
- Equipment manuals and warranties included
- Emergency shut-off locations clearly documented
- 3D walkthrough link shared with building owner and future trades
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