Submittals Archives

How Submittals Guide Construction Projects to Success

The adage “God is in the details” holds particularly true in construction. Every successful project hinges on meticulous planning, precise execution, and a thorough documentation process. This is where submittals come into play, acting as the connection between design intent, contractual obligations, and the physical realization of a project. Submittals: The Backbone of Quality Control […]

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RForm Case Study – Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Building

Managing the Many Layers of Funding, Construction, and Documentation of the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Building When Coast Design Inc. began the design of the new Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Building that would sit on the waterfront in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, there were several important considerations that guided the project. Owned, operated, and occupied

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Process is the answer, now what’s the question?

Have you ever had to deal with: Marking up a set of drawings, only to find out that really basic information is missing time after time; North arrows, references, sheet titles not matching the index page? Each employee re-inventing the wheel or doing it their own way when it comes to contract administration forms? Everyone

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Shop drawing review – contractor essential

Sometimes there is a bit of anxiety on the part of consultants on how far to go in the review of a shop drawing. This anxiety can be reduced by understanding a little bit of the purpose and intent of shop drawings along with the responsibilities of the contractor in the process.

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