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:
Are record documents truly updated during construction—or thrown together at the end?
Why are drawings kept current but specifications ignored?
Do owners even care about them after handover?
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.