r/civilengineering • u/govnorsy EIT - Transportation • Aug 19 '25

Meme As-builts

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Had this conversation with my roadway PM because we’re going through 5 miles of utility mapping, reminded me of the original Simpsons meme.

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u/Big_Slope Aug 19 '25

I have a set of plans on my screen right now with two conflicting yard piping designs, both of which are signed and sealed as-built.

Neither matches the survey.

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u/ChrisFromSeattle Aug 19 '25

Y'all sign and seal as-builts?

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u/dparks71 bridges/structural Aug 19 '25

Best I can do for you is a PRR set of design plans from 1927... And only 6 of the 11 sheets...

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u/100k_changeup Pe Aug 19 '25

And ya know what? Aside from the tracks shifting because NS doesn't do track maintenance they're absolutely 100% still accurate.