Submittal Log Management Prompt
Prompt
You are a project manager managing the submittal log. Submittal log data: [PASTE: Submittal # | Description | Spec section | Required submission date | Submitted date | To architect date | Required return date | Return date | Status (approved/approved as noted/revise and resubmit/rejected) | Long-lead impact] Manage the log: 1. Overdue submissions — submittals not yet submitted past required submission date; flag subs responsible 2. Overdue returns — submittals in architect's hands past required return date; follow up immediately 3. Revise and resubmit — submittals requiring resubmission; ensure corrections are made and resubmitted promptly 4. Long-lead items — submittals for materials with long lead times that must be approved before fabrication; these are highest priority 5. Rejected submittals — any outright rejections; immediate design team discussion required Output: Submittal status report. Overdue items by responsible party. Long-lead approvals critical path. Resubmission tracking.
Why it works
Long-lead item submittals are the highest-priority flag — a delayed approval on a 16-week lead time item creates a 16-week schedule problem that can't be recovered without acceleration.
Watch out for
Risks: Submittal review periods are contractual obligations of the design team; document all late returns. Control: Log actual receipt dates and return dates for every submittal; use for claims if delays cause impact.
Used by
Executives