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What Is a Submittal in Construction? The Document That Approves Materials Before They're Installed

A submittal is the contractor's request for the design team to approve specific materials, products, or shop drawings before fabrication or installation. The submittal process protects everyone — the owner gets what they specified, the architect verifies substitutions, and the contractor avoids installing something that has to come out. When submittals stall, projects stall.