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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

Many types of documents during construction make up submittals. In most cases, project managers usually attach these documents or submissions to the project manual for easy accessibility and to provide information to all stakeholders. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

Misinterpretation of plans and specifications – work is not installed in accordance with construction documents, or documents may be not clear or current. Budget constraints – Attempts to save money result in substandard work that must be redone. Fabrication Issues. Potential Solutions.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. Specifications, often called specs, in construction documents usually include information about the project’s materials, the timeline, methods and requirements.

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Job Order Contracting JOC Integrated Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

While technical improvements in construction processes, new building materials and the use of technology to streamline project management are all important, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods are the only solution PROVEN to deliver over 90% of project on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

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10 Ways to Improve Construction Safety

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. Being transparent and accurate in documentation contributes to good communication among team members. Missing information and data can create hazards on a jobsite, and strong documentation practices reduce this risk.

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