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Submittal
A submittal is a product cut sheet or shop drawing that shows what will be installed.
Why it matters
Submittals help prevent wrong products from showing up on site.
Where people get this wrong
A submittal is not the same as an idea. A submittal is a specific product. Approving a submittal is a decision. Review matters.
Real-world example
You asked for a quiet bath fan. The crew orders a loud one because the spec was vague. A submittal review catches that mistake before install.
Where this hits your build
This comes up early, before construction starts. It affects your contract, your budget, or both. Misunderstanding it can cost you money or leverage.
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