What Is an As-Built Survey? A Contractor's Field Guide
Everything contractors need to know about as-built surveys — who requires them, what data to collect, what format GCs and inspectors want, and how to produce them efficiently from field notes.
Workflow guides, equipment setup, and practical documentation for grading contractors, underground utility crews, and survey teams.
Everything contractors need to know about as-built surveys — who requires them, what data to collect, what format GCs and inspectors want, and how to produce them efficiently from field notes.
In-depth guides for specific contractor verticals
Solar Farm Construction
Pile elevation verification, EPC conformance documentation
8 guides →
Airport Construction
FAA AC 150/5370-10 grade documentation requirements
5 guides →
Underground Utilities
Sewer as-built documentation and pipe grade verification
7 guides →
Road & Highway
DOT compaction documentation and grade verification
9 guides →
Military & Government
UFC three-phase inspection and USACE/NAVFAC QC
5 guides →
Land Development
Pad certification, detention ponds, and easement as-builts
9 guides →
Earthwork
Stockpile volumes, topsoil stripping, and grade documentation
4 guides →
Pipeline
HDPE grade verification and water main as-built requirements
3 guides →
Concrete Flatwork
Post-tension slabs, tilt-up panels, and F-number documentation
5 guides →
Machine Control
GPS machine control calibration and grade documentation
4 guides →
Field Documentation
Daily reports, inspection checklists, and stakeout documentation
4 guides →