Submittal
Documentation a contractor provides to the design team for review to show that a proposed product, material, or assembly meets the project specifications. Common types include product data, shop drawings, samples, and test reports.
Glossary
Construction submittal glossary.
Plain-language definitions of the terms that show up in construction submittals, from the submittal log and register to transmittals, product data, and CSI MasterFormat. Written for the people who actually build the log.
Submittal terms, defined.
Submittal log
The master list that tracks every required submittal on a project, with its specification section, type, responsible party, review status, and dates. See what a submittal log is.
Submittal register
Often used interchangeably with submittal log. When teams distinguish them, the register is the fuller source-backed list of all obligations and the log is the working status view. See submittal register automation.
Transmittal
The cover document that formally sends a submittal or package, identifying the project, the items enclosed, and the handoff details. See construction transmittal software.
Submittal package
The assembled evidence for a submittal, such as product data, safety data sheets, and shop drawings, gathered behind a cover for review. See submittal package software.
Product data
Manufacturer-published information such as data sheets, specifications, and performance details, submitted to show a product meets the specification.
Shop drawing
A detailed drawing prepared by the contractor, fabricator, or supplier showing how an element will be fabricated and installed. It is more detailed than the design drawings.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A standardized document describing the hazards, handling, and safety information for a chemical product. It is often required with submittals for coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
Sample
A physical example of a material, product, or finish submitted for review, such as a color chip or a section of material.
Specifications
The written requirements for materials, products, and workmanship, organized by CSI section. The submittals article in each section lists what must be submitted. Also called the spec book or project manual.
CSI MasterFormat
The construction industry standard for organizing specifications into numbered divisions and sections, for example 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete, used to structure submittal logs.
Submittal schedule
A timeline view of required submittals organized by when each must be submitted and approved, so long-lead items are prioritized. See submittal handoff output.
Closeout submittals
Documents required at project completion, such as operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and as-built records.
Related SubPro pages
From definitions to the workflow.
Once the terms are clear, see how SubPro turns the spec book into a reviewable log and package.
Submittal software
The full workflow from spec book to reviewable handoff.
What is a submittal log?
The plain-language guide to the log and what it tracks.
Construction submittal software
Where SubPro fits before tracking and approvals.