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How To Mark Up As-Built Architectural Plans

How To Mark Up As-Built Architectural Plans

As-built architectural plans can be very interesting from a historical and practical perspective and it is great to have a complete set of as-built architectural plans to assist in a future sale of a property. They can also be very helpful when it comes to making future renovation plans or even maintenance.

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DO NOT use BLACK to Mark Up, as it is very hard to read.

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DO NOT put too much information on one drawing, use multiple, if required.

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DO NOT write upside down on drawings or plans.

What are As-Built Architectural Plans?

Architectural plans show what a building is going to look like once it is built, while as - built architectural plans showcase a building that is already constructed. As - built architectural plans can be in 2D or 3D and include various views and measurements to convey the overall style and theme. They also highlight modifications to the original design, and extra works that have been carried out marking it as a complete record of the build from start to finish.

What to Use to Mark Up Plans?

Thanks to technology, you can now mark up as-built architectural plans with your iPad or laptop with the simple click of a button using programs such as PlanGrid, PDF Annotator and Drawboard PDF.

Can I use photographs to show specific details?

Yes, you can. Photographs provide a real-life record and enable a clearer understanding of measurements or specific details. We will accept photographs, sketches, original drawings and handwritten text to collate and combine.

Can I Mark Up hard copies?

Yes, start with a draft pencil mark up, this will ensure all notations fit the page and can be easily read, and all plans should be scanned in colour at 300 dpi at the native page size.

GENERAL COLOUR CODE

» Red – Deletions (clouded or hatched to indicate objects or areas)

» Green – Additions (lines, symbols, text, etc)

» Blue – Changes (lines, symbols, text, etc)

» Magenta (Purple) - Comments (not to be drafted, used for clarity and initials, date where required, etc)

» Orange – On hold pending further information.

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