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April 26, 2024

Visualizing the Existing: About an As-Built Drawings Company

Nicolas Mateus
Existing Conditions
3D Laser Scanning
As-built Drawings

A new mentality of construction waste reduction and taking advantage of the existing conditions of buildings to develop new projects has been growing in popularity over the past few years.

As such, the need for experience and expertise from an as-built drawings company is required, and a set of high-quality and precision drawings of the existing conditions helps to enhance any future project to be developed.

The Importance of Accurate As-Built Drawings by an As-Built Drawings Company

Accurate as-builts by an as-built drawings company are the foundation of any successful building project. Also known as record or red-line drawings, they help to define and properly represent what is happening in a certain space, providing a detailed representation of its existing conditions, therefore enabling architects and designers to make informed decisions and avoid costly errors during the design and construction phases.

As an as-built drawings company, we make sure your as-built drawings are done at the highest possible quality and customized to your scope, being standard floor plans and sections, or going further and providing a 3D BIM model, showcasing a full spectrum of information in three dimensions. With our as-built drawing service, you can trust that your drawings will reflect the true state of your building, allowing you to proceed with confidence and clarity.

As-built floor plan of Spingarn High School in Washington, D.C. The image shows the detailed layout of the building's interior, including walls, doors, and room designations, accurately representing the building's current structure.
As-built floor plan of Spingarn High School in Washington, D.C.

Our Approach: Your Eyes in the Field by an As-Built Drawings Company

At Existing Conditions, it is our priority to clearly understand your building's conditions, making it the keystone of our corporate motto, and what pulls our focus as an as-built drawings company, as we see it as a fundamental part of your future project’s development, conception, and construction. That's why we act as your eyes in the field, providing you with comprehensive situational awareness of your projects, big and small.

As a strong and recognized as-built drawings company, we go beyond a simple record of your building and immerse ourselves into its existing conditions, attempting to get the most complete understanding of it, to the highest level of detail possible. Whether your building is near or far, big or small, simple or complex, the experienced team within our as-built drawings company utilizes the latest technology and equipment to capture accurate data, including architectural floor plans, 3D laser scanning, and drone surveys.

LEICA 3D laser scanning in progress at the Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, in New Haven, CT. The laser scanner is set up inside the library, capturing detailed scans of the architectural interior
LEICA 3D Laser Scanning at the Sterling Memorial Library, Yale, New Haven CT.

Empowering Your Team with Accurate Data from an As-Built Drawings Company

Empower your team with the confidence to make smart decisions based on accurate data from an as-built drawings company. With a high-quality and reliable set of accurate documentation delivered by a recognized as-built drawings company, your margin of error is significantly decreased, allowing you to save costs and time within the development of your project. Our as-built drawings and existing condition surveys provide the detailed information you need to plan, design, and execute your projects with precision, delivering you easily understood documentation. As an as-built drawings company, we are committed to helping you achieve success and take care of helping you understand your project’s existing conditions at every step.

3D point cloud of Samuel Adams Brewery, capturing detailed digital data of the brewery's exterior and surrounding area. The point cloud highlights the building's structure and architectural features with high precision
3D point cloud of Samuel Adams Brewery

Why Choose Existing Conditions As Your As-Built Drawings Company?

For over 26 years, Existing Conditions has been a strong as-built drawings company, and trusted provider of as-built documentation and existing condition surveys for professionals in the building industry. Our whole mission and corporate motto is to help architects, developers, and engineers easily understand a building’s existing conditions, with a trajectory of measuring and documenting over 200 million square feet worth of projects and buildings.

Our commitment to accuracy, reliability, and expertise sets us apart, making us the preferred as-built drawings company for architects, owners, and builders alike. With our comprehensive services and a 90%+ client retention rate, we aim for your projects to start accurate and stay accurate. With Existing Conditions’ as-built drawings company, you can trust that your buildings are in good hands. Our dedication to staying on top of the latest 3D laser scanning technology, combined with our years of experience and expertise, makes us the premier choice for professionals in the building industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are as-built drawings, and why are they important for building projects?

As-built drawings, also known as record or red-line drawings, are a detailed representation of a building's existing conditions, represented in various mediums, being the most standard floor plans, but sometimes including elevations, sections, and 3D models. They are crucial for architects and designers, as they help them to make informed decisions and avoid costly errors during the design and construction phases. These drawings serve as the foundation of any successful building project.

What services does Existing Conditions offer as an as-built drawings company?

Existing Conditions offers a range of services tailored to meet your specific needs and towards your specific scope of work. From standard architectural as-built drawings, including floor plans and sections, to complete and immersive 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) models, we aim for your drawings to be done at the highest quality possible. Our goal is to provide you with accurate, detailed, understandable, and reliable documentation to empower your team and streamline your projects.

How accurate are Existing Conditions’ as-built drawings?

At Existing Conditions, accuracy is our top priority. We utilize the latest technology and equipment, including 3D scanning technology, and drone surveying, to capture precise data of your building's existing conditions. Using this to generate point clouds, we then process this information to produce high-quality documentation, tailored to your company’s specific needs. Our experienced team meticulously examines every detail in every step of the process so that your as-built drawings reflect the true state of your building.

How can as-built drawings empower my team and improve project outcomes?

With accurate and reliable as-built drawings from Existing Conditions, your team gains the confidence and information to make smart decisions throughout the project lifecycle. By reducing the margin for error, being cost-effective, and saving time, our drawings enable you to plan, design, and execute your projects precisely. Our documentation adjusts to your scope of work, aiming to deliver what suits you best, be it standard floors and plans or fully immersive 3D BIM models.

Why should I choose Existing Conditions for my as-built drawing needs?

Existing Conditions has been a trusted provider of as-built drawings and existing condition surveys for over 26 years. Our track record includes measuring and documenting over 700 million square feet of projects and buildings within the United States, demonstrating our experience, expertise, and extensive portfolio. With comprehensive services, dedication to client satisfaction, and aim for their projects to start accurate and stay accurate, Existing Conditions is the premier choice for professionals in the building industry.

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