As-built drawings are typically required to be submitted:
Correct Answer
B) Before final payment and project closeout
As-built drawings are standard deliverables required before final payment and project closeout, documenting the actual constructed conditions for the owner's permanent records.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
As-built drawings are contractually required deliverables that document the final constructed conditions, showing any deviations from the original plans. They serve as permanent record drawings for the owner's facility management and future renovations. These drawings are essential for project closeout and are typically a prerequisite for final payment release. The timing before final payment ensures the contractor has completed all documentation responsibilities before receiving full compensation.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option C: At the completion of each major construction phase
Weekly submission would be impractical and unnecessary since as-built drawings document final conditions, not ongoing construction progress. Weekly progress is typically documented through progress reports and photos, not formal as-built drawings.
Option D: Weekly during construction progress
While some projects may require interim as-built updates at major phases, the standard contractual requirement is for complete as-built drawings at project completion. Submitting at each phase would be incomplete since later phases might affect earlier work.
Memory Technique
Think 'AS-BUILT = AFTER BUILT' - these drawings show what was actually constructed, so they can only be completed when construction is finished, right before final payment.
Reference Hint
AIA Contract Documents (A201 General Conditions) Section on Contract Closeout, or Florida Building Code Chapter 1 - Administrative provisions regarding final inspections and occupancy
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