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Submittals and Specs

Submittals are formal approvals. Specs are child item-selection records that keep product details tied to the submittal.

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · 3 min read · For Owner + Gc + Sub

Submittals keep formal contractor reviews traceable, while specs turn product choices into customer-confirmed records that can flow into a bid.

Lessons in this guide

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  1. 1 Work through the real Submittals & Specs tab
  2. 2 Build a customer-facing spec
  3. 3 Share confirmed choices and close the bid loop
  4. 4 Browse the company-wide spec list
  5. 5 Complete the customer’s public selection

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