Submittal

A submittal is a document a contractor sends to the design team for review and approval before installation — product data sheets, shop drawings, material samples, or manufacturer specifications — confirming that what will be built matches the project requirements.

Submittals are a core part of the procurement and preconstruction process, especially on commercial and public jobs. Each specified product or system typically requires one, and the architect or engineer approves it, rejects it, or asks for revisions.

Managing submittals means tracking dozens or hundreds of items against the specification, each with its own review cycle and deadline. Keeping that register organized alongside the takeoff and procurement schedule is part of running a job cleanly — the kind of preconstruction coordination Quotr is built to keep in one place.

For subcontractors, an approved submittal is the green light to order and fabricate. For general contractors, a well-run submittal log is what keeps procurement on schedule and prevents the wrong material from arriving on site.