FAQs

As builts or as-built drawings are the final comprehensive set of drawing records, the blueprints to the building and encapsulate all previous revisions made in the specification and working drawings. As built drawings are a set of records are comprised of red line drawings, as builts and record drawings. These drawings are curated during or after the building is constructed and should be kept up-to-date to avoid unforeseen costs. These drawings allow an individual to clearly see the changes made throughout the design process, which can be important when monitoring costs to complete the project. Such changes that may have occurred include field changes, shop changes, and design changes.

As builts or as-built drawings are the final comprehensive set of drawing records, the blueprints to the building and encapsulate all previous revisions made in the specification and working drawings. As built drawings are a set of records are comprised of red line drawings, as builts and record drawings. These drawings are curated during or after the building is constructed and should be kept up-to-date to avoid unforeseen costs. These drawings allow an individual to clearly see the changes made throughout the design process, which can be important when monitoring costs to complete the project. Such changes that may have occurred include field changes, shop changes, and design changes.

Comprised of various data sets including topographic data, boundary data, and global positioning data, as built surveys serve their purpose, which is to give you information about the area where the building is to be located. As built surveys are also known as as built maps. Together the words, survey, and map help describe what is going on, surveying the land/ground where the building will be constructed. An as built survey states the existing conditions of the land. As built drawings are often created during construction or after, these drawings must be kept up-to-date, if they aren’t, a new as built survey will have to occur.

An as built drawings detail every part of the building such as its location and design elements like underfloor heating, pipelines, windows, and doors. Every detail must be included within the as built drawings as there are a variety of tradesmen working on-site at any one time, all of which rely on this documentation. Excellent as built drawings allow all the different tradesmen to work together effectively. For instance, when the electricians are on site, they need exact dimensions to aid them during the fitting process. The building’s geography is important; it can help electricians understand where the electrics must be fitted.

The cost of an as built survey varies depending on the size of the building and accompanying land; these factors affect the quote from the CAD services company you have chosen to complete the as built survey. Therefore it’s imperative you chose the right company to suit your individual needs, a company you can trust. We are happy to discuss this prospect with you further, call today on 0845 5190 233

This can depend on the expertise in-house; you may choose to use a third party CAD service if you are a small company without a CAD department. You may also choose for the original architects or designers to complete the as built drawings, as they are familiar with the project. However, their involvement is limited regarding modifications during day-to-day construction, and therefore, it is about choosing the company you feel can accomplish your goal. We are more than suitable for the job as we have over XX years in the industry. Of course, we are happy to help you through your design journey. You can get in touch with us via phone at 0845 5190 233 or email.

All documents and notes that make up the collective as built drawings should be time and date stamped, as critical as it is to make the notes their importance devalues without a stamp. If a third party, like us, has completed your as built drawings, some of the details, documents, and designs may need to be stamped and sealed, but you do not need to worry about that, it’s our job.