Catch submittal issues before approval
AI Submittal Review Checker
AI reviews submittals against project specifications, design documents, and contract requirements. Catch non-compliant products, missing documentation, and specification gaps before approval.
Best for: General contractors, Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, Owners.
Why Submittal Errors Cost So Much
Submittal review is tedious and time-consuming. Engineers and architects review hundreds of submittals, cross-checking against specs, drawings, and contract requirements. Errors slip through.
A non-compliant product approved in submittals can require removal and replacement after installation—costing 10x more than catching it during review.
Common issues that lead to costly rework:
- Products that don't meet specification requirements
- Missing required documentation (cut sheets, certifications, test reports)
- Substitutions that don't meet or exceed specified performance
- Fire rating and code compliance gaps
- Warranty requirements not met
- Color, finish, or material deviations from specs
- Installation requirements that conflict with site conditions
What the AI Submittal Checker Catches
AI cross-references submittals against project specifications, design documents, and code requirements to catch issues before approval.
- Product specifications vs spec section requirements
- Performance ratings vs specified minimums
- Material composition compliance
- Dimensional requirements verification
- Finish and color specification matching
- Required cut sheets and product data
- Test reports and certifications
- Warranty documentation
- Installation instructions
- Maintenance requirements
- Fire rating requirements
- UL listings and certifications
- Energy code compliance
- Accessibility requirements
- Structural load ratings
- Proposed vs specified product comparison
- Performance equivalency verification
- Compatibility with other specified products
- Warranty implications of substitutions
- Cost and schedule impact assessment
- Interface with other trades
- Electrical and control requirements
- Mounting and support requirements
- Access and maintenance clearances
- Sequence of installation
- Buy America / domestic content requirements
- Sustainability and LEED requirements
- Owner-specified manufacturers
- Approved equal requirements
- Long-lead item identification
Real Issues We've Caught
Actual issues found on real projects. Each one would have caused significant rework, change orders, or schedule delays.
What AI Found: Submitted door hardware had 45-minute fire rating, but specification required 90-minute rating for rated openings.
Impact: Prevented code violation and costly hardware replacement. Would have failed inspection.
What AI Found: Electrical panel submittal lacked required UL listing documentation. Panel was listed but documentation was incomplete.
Impact: Caught before approval. Resubmittal obtained proper documentation, preventing inspection delays.
What AI Found: Proposed HVAC unit substitution had 2 SEER lower efficiency than specified minimum, failing energy code requirements.
Impact: Rejected substitution before procurement. Original specified unit maintained project compliance.
What AI Found: Roofing membrane submittal showed 15-year warranty, but specification required 20-year NDL warranty.
Impact: Caught during review. Manufacturer provided upgraded warranty documentation.
See It In Action
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What Construction Professionals Say
GCs, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers use InspectMind AI to catch issues before they hit the field.
"InspectMind caught 47 critical issues on our cold storage project—conflicts that would have cost us millions in field rework. It paid for itself on the first review."
Aaron Bass
Director of Construction, Cold Summit Development
"We used to spend 40+ hours on plan review. Now I upload the drawings, and get back a complete issue report that catches code violations I would have missed. It's a no-brainer."
Julio
Owner, Pesco Engineering
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