WAE (Work As Executed)

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The local councils usually require a Work As Executed Survey (WAE) or As Built Survey to be done and authenticated by a Registered Surveyor Canberra to formally complete the construction of the building or infrastructure. The survey can also be used to make sure that the works adhere to the approved design plans of engineers and architects. It is especially beneficial to the design position and levels with the constructed position, road levels, access ways, stormwaters, sewer systems and other infrastructure.

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The Process Involved

Site Visit of New Infrastructure

The registered civil engineer is the only person who can issue a Work As Executed certificate. But, keep in mind that before a civil engineer can issue a WAE certificate, a survey must be performed by a registered surveyor Canberra.

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Whether your project is big or small, or whether it is simple or complex, you can be guaranteed that the engineers at Surveyors Canberra will perform a detailed and professional assessment of the as-built system.

Issuance of WAE Survey Plans

The assigned engineer is responsible for the review of the survey and identification of the newly built system if such is in line with the first design, and if any differences are present. If all goes to plan, the engineer will issue the WAR certificate.

Professional Work As Executed Surveys in Canberra

WAE surveys are beneficial for completed civil and stormwater drainage systems in dwellings, residential subdivisions and commercial building works. A Work As Executed certificate (WAE) is given by local councils the moment the construction of a stormwater system or any other infrastructure is completed. This is also to make sure that the construction was done in accordance with the drawings and specifications of the client.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Work As Executed (WAE) survey?

A Work As Executed survey, also called an As Built survey, documents the final position and levels of completed construction or infrastructure. It verifies that works match approved design plans and is required by councils for formal completion certificates.

When do I need a WAE survey?

You need a WAE survey when completing drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, roads, sewers, or other civil works. Councils require it before issuing completion certificates to verify the work matches approved plans.

What does a WAE survey include?

A WAE survey includes surveying completed infrastructure positions and levels, comparing them to approved design plans, documenting any differences, and providing survey plans to support the engineer's WAE certificate for council submission.

Who can issue a WAE certificate?

Only a qualified civil engineer can issue a Work As Executed certificate. However, the engineer requires a survey by a qualified surveyor first. We provide the survey; the engineer reviews it and issues the certificate.