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017 - Construction Submittals: No Exceptions Taken
Construction submittals are the quality control checkpoint between design intent and what actually gets built. This episode breaks down what submittals are, the different types, and how the entire submittal process works.
We cover shop drawings, product data, samples, mock-ups, and closeout submittals. Then we walk through the full submittal workflow step by step, including the four review actions and why architects stopped using the word "Approved."
📝 Key topics covered:
What construction submittals are and why they matter
Types of submittals: shop drawings, product data, samples, and…
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