What is a submittal process?

What is a submittal process?

The submittal process involves dozens of people submitting and approving product data, shop drawings, and closeouts to ensure that the building is being built according to the specifications.

How do you make a submittal?

Steps

1. Navigate to the project’s Submittals tool.
2. Click + Create > Submittal.
3. Create a new submittal as follows: Add General Information. Update the Delivery Information. Create a Distribution List. Calculate Submittal Schedule Information (If Enabled) Apply a Submittal Workflow Template. Add Users to the Submittal Workflow.

What is the purpose of a submittal?

Purpose: Submittals are required by the contract in order to regulate the timely flow of materials to be incorporated into work. They are necessary to demonstrate that the proposed materials, etc., are in compliance with the contract.

What is a submittal standard?

Submittals in construction management are shop drawings, material data, samples, and product data. Submittals are required primarily for the architect and engineer to verify that the correct products will be installed on the project.

What are the types of submittals?

Various types of submittals are part of the construction process. These include action submittals, informational submittals, those furnished as part of project closeout, and those that are considered maintenance material.

What are the classification of submittals?

Submittals are classified as “Government Approved” (GA) or “For Information Only” (FIO).

What is the difference between an RFI and a submittal?

An RFI is very similar to a construction submittal and can be sent by a subcontractor when they are creating a submittal that will eventually go forward for approval. This article provides a detailed guide to requests for information and what these requests entail during construction projects.