Construction glossary
Submittal
Written by the PleoStack Editorial Team.
Reviewed by Manju Madiwal · Head of Product
Last reviewed 14 July 2026.
Definition
A contractor's formal submission of product data, shop drawings, samples, calculations, or other information for project review before procurement or installation.
What it means on a project
The practical reading, without treating one region's contract language as universal.
Submittals demonstrate how proposed materials and systems relate to the contract requirements.
Review status, comments, revisions, required-on-site dates, and procurement lead times should remain traceable.
Terminology, contractual effect, and regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction and contract. Confirm the definition used on your project before relying on this glossary entry.