Documentation / Record drawing set

As-builts

/ˈæz bɪlts/noun

From “as built,” the condition of the work as actually constructed.

Definition

Drawings updated after construction to record what was actually built: final dimensions, locations, and routes of pipes, ducts, and wiring, including changes made on site.

Field change recordedRevised wall lineOriginal layout
Fig. 69 — As-builts: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
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Structural & construction notes

Contractors mark changes on a site set as work proceeds; the designer then updates the drawings. Accurate as-builts make later renovation, maintenance, and permit work much easier.

An educational reference. Project-specific design requires professional guidance.