Question

What five items should be tracked or monitored and calculated on the submittal log?

Answer 1

FIVE ITEMS SHOULD BE TRACED OR MONITORED ON THE SUBMITTAL LOG ARE FOLLOWS UNDER IN FIVE POINTS THE ARE:

1.THE SUBMITTAL LOG

2.MOCKUPS

3.TESTING REPORTS

4.CERTIFICATIONS

5.CLOSE OUT SUBMITTALS

1.THE SUBMITTAL LOG : Almost every specification we come across requires the log itself as the first submission to the design team. This submittal can be a general contractor’s best friend. It presents an opportunity to differentiate what the design team needs to see from what was left over in the specification from the last project. By submitting this list early and getting the designer’s approval, you will have a workable set of guidelines.

2.MOCKUPS : Mockups are often missed but can provide a valuable approval checkpoint at the beginning of a project    Make sure that you make a thorough list to be built and approved as part of the submittal process.

3.TESTING REPORTS : While including design members on the distribution of testing reports or keeping a log of the is important, most specifications require these reports be submitted to the designers for formal approval.   These testing reports are often left off of the submittal log and not handled correctly in the submittal process.

4.CERTIFICATIONS:Certifications are frequently overlooked, even when some portions of work require that the workers be certified to install or fabricate. The most common missing certifications are welding, mill, and installer certifications. While these may not seem meaningful at first, they are vital to have on hand if a problem arises with the product.

5.CLOSE OUT SUBMITTALS : We don’t often think of closeout as part of the submittal process, but it should be part of your submittal log. Items such as as-builts, attic stock, warranties, and O&M manuals are required to be submitted to the design team at the end of the project. Identifying which items are needed and when is critical to avoid scrambling at the conclusion of the project.