Work in place

Construction that has been installed or performed at the project, distinguished from materials merely procured or stored.

Why it matters

Visible work should be assessed within the limits of the observation. Covered work, testing, and concealed connections may require separate records; seeing equipment does not establish that it operates.

In practice

A project example

Air-handling units are installed, but electrical connections and functional testing remain outstanding.

General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.