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As-built
As-built documents show what was actually installed and where, after changes during construction.
Why it matters
As-builts save time later when you remodel or troubleshoot a problem.
Where people get this wrong
A plan set is not an as-built set. Photos help, but labeled drawings help more.
Real-world example
Five years later you want to add a bathroom. If you have as-builts, you know where pipes and wires run. If you do not, you start guessing and cutting holes.
Where this hits your build
This comes up early, before construction starts. It affects your contract, your budget, or both. Misunderstanding it can cost you money or leverage.
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