Understand your responsibilities regarding submittals and shop drawings, and how they fit into the design and construction process.
Contractors and design professionals, who are required to supply and respond to shop drawings and submittals on a construction project, may find themselves questioning whether the submittal review process can be made less contentious and more effective. They also may seek guidance in establishing procedures to request, track, and review submittals in a way that minimizes delays and anticipates long lead items and work that may require significant development in the submittal phase. This topic will help the persons responsible for shop drawing requests, development, submittals, and review to implement submittal tracking and review procedures that accommodate the need for prompt and efficient reviews while providing adequate time for coordination and resubmittals, if needed. This information will also explain the purposes of shop drawings and submittals on a project, and why failing to allow for adequate time for, or to assign competent resources to, the submittal review process is a common cause of construction delays and nonconforming work, which may result in cost overruns and contract disputes.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe the legal difference between contract documents and reviewed shop drawings.
- You will be able to discuss strategies for avoiding conflict and bottlenecks in the submittal process.
- You will be able to explain how to indicate, and respond to, shop drawings that include substitutions and deviations from the contract documents.
- You will be able to recognize appropriate and inappropriate uses of shop drawings and submittals.
Topic Content
Shop drawings are generally required for any prefabricated components being used in a construction project. They can include everything from cabinets and HVAC appliances to structural steel components. Because of this, knowing how to correctly read, use, draft and review shop drawings is an essential part of a project manager’s job. This webinar covers three main topics:
- What is a shop drawing? What is their purpose and when should they be used? How do they differ from other types of submittals?
- Who should be involved in drafting/reviewing shop drawings? What are the various responsibilities of contractors, architects and engineers during the review process?
- What are the risks and liabilities involved? How can you protect yourself from exposure when creating and reviewing shop drawings? What other legal considerations are required?
Program Delivery Options
Shop Drawings and other Construction Submittals: Legal and Engineering Perspectives is available as an OnDemand webinar containing a slideshow and prerecorded audio content. You can access it at any time, from any computer with a working Internet connection. You can also download this program as an MP3, or order a flash drive containing the audio files and associated reference materials.
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Agenda
Uses of Shop Drawings and Submittals
- Shop Drawings and Submittals - Definition and Purpose
- Shop Drawings vs. Contract Documents
- Action Submittals vs. Informational Submittals
The Submittal Process
- Role of the Contractor, Its Subcontractors and Suppliers
- Role of the Design Professional, and Its Consultants
Contractual and Performance Issues in the Submittal Process
- Delays in Submittals or Review
- Substitutions and Other Deviations From Contract Documents
- Inadequate or Incomplete or Uncoordinated Submittals
- Legal Effect of a Reviewed or Approved Stamp
Best Practices for a Successful Submittal Process
- Identifying Work for Which Submittals Are (and Are Not) Needed
- Adopting a Realistic Submittal Schedule
- Establishing Effective Submittal Tracking and Review Procedures
Effective Use of Shop Drawings and Submittals
- Confirming Contractor's Understanding of the Design Intent
- Identifying Defects and Deficiencies Before Fabrication and Installation
- Addressing Justifiable Substitutions and Variations From Contract Documents
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This course was last revised on December 18, 2019.
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Lisa A. Barton, Esq.
Bazelon, Less & Feldman, P.C.
- Shareholder in the law firm Bazelon, Less & Feldman, P.C.
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of commercial litigation, with a focus on construction litigation
- Represents and advises institutional and private project owners, real estate developers, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals
- Conducts regular seminars/live webinars on topics related to the preparation and interpretation of effective construction documents and contracts
- Practiced architecture for ten years prior to law school
- Prepared custom door, window and millwork shop drawings
- Admitted to the bars of Pennsylvania and New Jersey; registered architect in Pennsylvania
- J.D. degree, Temple Law School; M.Arch. degree, University of Pennsylvania; B.Arch. degree, The Cooper Union
- Can be contacted at [email protected]
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