This week on What a Week, Dave Stutzman, Steve Gantner, and Elias Saltz tackle the overlooked world of record documents—the official proof of what was actually built.
They ask the questions:
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Are record documents truly updated during construction—or thrown together at the end?
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Why are drawings kept current but specifications ignored?
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Do owners even care about them after handover?
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And what happens when architects don’t enforce those Division 01 requirements?
Key takeaways:
✅ Record documents are a shared responsibility—but rarely verified.
✅ Ignoring specs creates liability for architects.
✅ Owners who use record docs for maintenance and compliance gain lasting value.
In short: everyone wants the “as-built,” but few ensure it’s accurate.
Elias Saltz, Steve Gantner, David Stutzman
