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Subcontractor Submittals, RFIs & Document Management for Concrete

The Subcontractor Submittals, RFIs & Document Management workflow helps concrete contractors streamline documentation and communication with subcontractors. It covers receiving submittals, reviewing RFIs, tracking approvals, and storing records. Managers monitor deadlines, confirm compliance, and resolve issues proactively. By following this workflow, concrete companies reduce disputes, protect profitability, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from transparent, accurate communication. Teams gain accountability with documented records. With this workflow in place, concrete contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while keeping subcontractor documentation organized.

Notify subcontractors of required submittals based on contract scope and schedule

Provide templates or guidelines for submittal formatting and deadlines

Receive submittals (shop drawings, product data, samples, etc.) from subs

Log all submissions in a tracking system with dates and status

Review for completeness and alignment with project specs

Forward submittals to architect, engineer, or GC for review as needed

Track review status and follow up on overdue responses

Return approved, approved-as-noted, or rejected submittals to subs

Ensure subs update work plans based on returned comments

Identify and log any RFIs submitted by subcontractors

Review and submit RFIs to design team or GC for resolution

Communicate RFI responses to subs and update relevant documents

Store all reviewed submittals, RFIs, and correspondence in organized folders

Keep field teams informed of updates through regular document syncs

Archive all final submittals and RFI logs for project closeout

Notify subcontractors of required submittals based on contract scope and schedule

Provide templates or guidelines for submittal formatting and deadlines

Receive submittals (shop drawings, product data, samples, etc.) from subs

Log all submissions in a tracking system with dates and status

Review for completeness and alignment with project specs

Forward submittals to architect, engineer, or GC for review as needed

Track review status and follow up on overdue responses

Return approved, approved-as-noted, or rejected submittals to subs

Ensure subs update work plans based on returned comments

Identify and log any RFIs submitted by subcontractors

Review and submit RFIs to design team or GC for resolution

Communicate RFI responses to subs and update relevant documents

Store all reviewed submittals, RFIs, and correspondence in organized folders

Keep field teams informed of updates through regular document syncs

Archive all final submittals and RFI logs for project closeout