Work cannot start until submittals are approved
Standard contract terms hold work until the architect or engineer reviews the related submittal, so a lost or late submittal delays the schedule directly.
Construction Submittal Software
Construction submittal software that keeps shop drawings and approvals on schedule
Submittals stall jobs when shop drawings, product data, and approval status live in email threads and shared drives. SiteStamp keeps submittal records, review status, and the related drawings and RFIs in one project record your whole team can see.
$69.99/month flat. Unlimited users. Unlimited projects. No credit card required for trial.
Track shop drawings, product data, and samples
See review status and approvals in one place
Keep submittals connected to drawings and RFIs
$69.99/month flat with unlimited users
Why contractors search for construction submittal software
These are the practical problems buyers want answered before they trust another construction software platform.
Email-based submittal logs fall apart
When the submittal log is a spreadsheet fed by email attachments, nobody is sure which revision was reviewed or what is still outstanding.
Resubmittals need history
When a submittal comes back revise-and-resubmit, the team needs the prior versions, review comments, and dates in one place.
One log for every submittal
SiteStamp tracks each submittal with its status, dates, and documents so the team can see what is submitted, under review, approved, or returned.
Connected to the rest of the job record
Submittals sit alongside drawings, RFIs, daily logs, photos, and change orders, so review decisions keep their project context.
The whole team can see status
Unlimited users at $69.99 per month flat means field supervisors, project managers, and the office all work from the same submittal log.
Submittal tracking: SiteStamp vs email and spreadsheets
Clear answers for contractors comparing tools, price, and field adoption.
| Question | SiteStamp | Other option |
|---|---|---|
| Submittal log | Structured project records | Spreadsheet kept by hand |
| Review status | Visible to the team | Buried in inboxes |
| Revision history | Kept with the record | Re-sent attachments |
| Related RFIs and drawings | Connected | Separate systems |
| Team access | Unlimited users | Forwarded messages |
Questions contractors ask
What is a submittal in construction?
A submittal is documentation the contractor provides to the architect or engineer for review before work proceeds — most commonly shop drawings, product data, and samples. Under AIA A201 general conditions, the contractor may not perform work requiring a submittal until that submittal has been approved, which is why late or lost submittals delay schedules.
What is the difference between a shop drawing and a submittal?
A shop drawing is one type of submittal: drawings, diagrams, or schedules prepared specifically for the project to show how a portion of the work will be fabricated or installed. Submittal is the broader category, which also includes manufacturer product data and physical samples.
What is construction submittal software?
Construction submittal software gives contractors a tracked log of submittals with status, dates, documents, and review outcomes, replacing spreadsheet logs fed by email attachments.
Does SiteStamp track submittals?
Yes. SiteStamp includes submittal tracking alongside drawings, RFIs, daily logs, photos, timesheets, and change orders for $69.99 per month flat with unlimited users.
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Sources and references
AIA Contract Documents: Types of Construction Submittals and Best PracticesPrimary industry source defining shop drawings, product data, and samples under AIA A201 general conditions.Whole Building Design Guide: UFGS 01 33 00 Submittal ProceduresGovernment-backed specification describing formal submittal procedures on federal construction projects.