[Tom_Hollander]

Good question submittals are super important in construction because they act as a checkpoint. They make sure what you’re planning to build matches neither just what you think you’re building, but what’s actually allowed in the contracts, engineering drawings, and specifications. Without good submittals, you could go full steam ahead on something that won’t pass inspection, or worse doesn’t meet the exact requirements.

Also, submittals help with accountability. When you submit shop drawings, sample materials, or product data, contractors and owners can all sign off before the work begins. That means fewer surprises, fewer costly reworks, and better quality control downstream.

Another thing having a reliable estimation team helps wildly when you’re deep into submittals. I’ve worked with some of the estimation companies in australia who don’t just crunch numbers; they actually understand what goes into the submittals too, so their cost projections align more closely with what ends up built. That alignment saves a ton of headache (and cost) later on.

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