Submittal Log
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| # | Sub № | Spec | Description | Submitted | Required | Status | Returned | Notes |
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About the Submittal Log template
A submittal log is the master register that tracks every shop drawing, product data sheet, and sample from first issue through final approval. This construction submittal log template helps general contractors and CMs monitor review status, spot overdue items, and protect procurement lead times so long-lead materials arrive on schedule.
What's included
- One row per submittal with number, spec section, and description
- Date sent, date returned, and review-action columns
- Status tracking for open, approved, and resubmit items
- Ball-in-court field to show who owes the next action
- Lead-time notes to protect procurement
- Delivered in Word, Excel, and fillable/printable PDF
How to use it
- Create a log entry when each submittal is issued
- Record the spec section, responsible party, and date sent
- Update the review action and returned date as items come back
- Filter for overdue or resubmit items in your weekly review
Frequently asked questions
What is a submittal log used for?
It is a central tracker that lists every construction submittal and its review status, so the team can manage approvals, flag overdue items, and protect material lead times.
What is 'ball in court' on a submittal log?
Ball in court shows which party currently owes the next action, such as the contractor resubmitting or the architect completing review, making accountability clear at a glance.
How does a submittal log protect the schedule?
By exposing overdue reviews and long-lead items early, the log lets the team escalate before delays in approvals push out procurement and installation dates.