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Record drawings

Record drawings are the final set of drawings. They show the project as built, including changes made during construction.

Many people use record drawings and as-built drawings to mean the same thing. Some specs separate them, so read the definitions in Division 01.

Each trade marks its changes on a set kept on site. A plumber marks the real route of underground pipe. An electrician marks relocated panels.

Record drawings are a closeout requirement. Final payment can wait on them. Some specs ask for digital files in a set format.

Carry time for this in your bid. Mark changes as they happen. It costs far more to rebuild them from memory at the end.

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Run a real bid packet through it.