Record Drawings vs As-Built Drawings
As-built drawings usually capture field changes from the contractor; record drawings are the final project record updated from documented changes.
Record Drawings
- Owner closeout
- Final document turnover
- Future maintenance and renovations
As-Built Drawings
- Tracking field conditions
- Documenting contractor changes
- Feeding the final record set
Key differences
| Point | Record Drawings | As-Built Drawings |
|---|---|---|
| Typical owner | Design team or owner record set. | Contractor-maintained field record. |
| Timing | Prepared near closeout. | Updated during construction. |
| Reliability | Often based on reviewed documentation. | Depends on field tracking quality. |
Example in context
The contractor marks field routing changes on as-built drawings. The design team uses those notes and approved changes to prepare record drawings.