


I recommend using different colors to identify between additions, deletion or removing items from scope and a different color that denotes special details or information. The contractor is responsible for having a set of drawings that they’ll use to red line as the job gets completed. The as-built drawings process starts early on during the pre-construction process as roles and responsibilities are defined. This article explains the traditional way and a more modern way of managing and preparing as-built drawings including some ideas that are useful for contractors and builders during the as-built process. The as-built drawings are recorded and prepared after the project gets completed and sometimes could also be prepared as the project progresses on a per phase basis. Usually, as-built drawings are a project requirement and tied to contractual requirements demanding to have as-built completed prior to final acceptance or payment. As-built drawings are a critical component of every project and a valuable piece of information for future expansions or projects.
