As-built

The phrase “as-built” in construction is equivalent to “as-is.” Drawings deemed “as-built” are thus drawings that show the EXISTING conditions as they are, or “as-is” – these are the actual existing conditions as opposed to designs or proposed conditions, which are more common for the content of drawings. As-built drawings can be documented either after or during construction. When it’s during construction, the design drawings are redmarked for editing.