As Built Drawings Basic Information And Tips

By Deborah Jones


The amended version of the initial designs reflecting the modifications during the construction are called as built drawings. These were made due to several changes like the accessibility of materials that will be used and some component relocation. This is where system design and modifications could be made in the future. It will also help the staffs of operations and maintenance in doing their job efficiently.

There are a number of companies that are offering this service. Companies that provide as built drawings Dallas are available if ever you need their services. Here are some tips when looking for the right company to commission for this task that you need to be done.

When looking for a company to do this task, inquire about their experience. Have they been doing this for a long time and the records of examples of their drawings. This will show you that they know what they are doing and you can trust them to do it properly.

Inquire about the estimated total cost of service. Then compare how much they charge with other companies which offers the same services. They may have package deals you can take advantage of so you could ask them about it as well and you might be able to save some expenses.

You must also make sure they are capable of making it on the date that you prescribed to them. You must discuss the deadline with them on when they will be able to deliver the completed commissioned project you ask them to do. There must be an agreement so that you will not be the only one who is deciding about it but them as well so the period of time allocated to them to do it is doable.

They must have confidence that they are capable in locating the changes to the initial designs accurately. They must be accurate in translating the modifications that have been found over to the current design they are making. Can properly indicate what the changes are and the precise differences between it and the initial part of your design.

Indicating the precise changes which includes the sizes and locations of different objects are essential for maintenance and operations staffs. If there are no proper indications, they may have difficulties and are unable to determine correctly the components that may need their attention. There is also a chance that they will commit a mistake by changing components they thought are a mistake because of an incorrect as built drawings.

The contractor you have is responsible in drawing the modifications made while in construction by using a red line. A review must be made either during or after the construction of the accuracy of the drawing by the contractor. If the documentations are found out to be accurate, then the commissioned company will be only needing this while making the as built drawing to electronic form.

The reviewers that are responsible for checking the accuracy of documentation of the contractor are the operations and maintenance staff and the designers. The O and M staff needs to review them so they can check the locations that are most relevant to their work. Designers will then compare the new changes to the original plan and help in determining the changes made that may have not been recorded as well.




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