Submittal
Reviewed by Dasha ShakovVP Marketing, Proton
Updated
What is submittal?
A submittal is the package of product information a contractor sends to a project’s engineer or architect for approval before installing the products. It includes manufacturer cut sheets, specifications and drawings for each item, and distributors often assemble submittals for their contractor customers.
How it works
If the submittal shows a product other than the one specified, the engineer decides whether to accept it as an equal. An approved submittal locks in what the distributor will supply, so the order has to match it.
Submittal example
After winning the electrical package, a contractor asks its distributor for submittals on the panels and fixtures. The engineer approves everything except one fixture, which has to be replaced with the specified model.
Related terms
- TakeoffA takeoff is a list of the materials and quantities a construction project needs, counted from its plans and specifications and used to price the job.
- Specification sellingSpecification selling is the work of getting a product written into a project’s plans or specifications so that contractors bidding the job must quote it.
- Job accountA job account is a separate account a distributor opens for one construction project, so material for that job is tracked, billed and secured on its own.
- Safety data sheet (SDS)A safety data sheet (SDS) is a standardized document that describes a chemical product’s hazards and how to handle, store and dispose of it safely.
