Construction submittals software
Every approval, every decision –accounted for
Managing submittals across architects, trades, suppliers and engineers shouldn’t require endless email chains and manual follow-ups. Buildertrend’s Submittals tool centralizes every review, approval and document in one place – so teams can reduce delays and keep projects on track from start to finish.
Successful builders trust Buildertrend’s Submittals tool
A smarter submittal process from start to sign-off
Stop approvals from slipping through the cracks
- Keep shop drawings, material specs, samples and approvals organized inside Buildertrend instead of buried in emails, spreadsheets and PDFs.
- Streamline communication between builders, architects, trades, engineers and suppliers with clear review workflows and real-time status visibility.
- Reduce delays with faster approvals, login-free external reviews and documented submittal histories that protect timelines, quality and compliance.
Reduce costly mistakes before they reach the job site
- Ensure products, assemblies and specifications align with design intent before fabrication, shipment or installation moves forward.
- Approved submittals act as a final checkpoint so every stakeholder can review, comment and sign off with confidence.
- Catch issues early, avoid rework and maintain a documented approval trail that helps safeguard project outcomes and client trust.
Connect your entire project in one system of record
- Manage approvals inside Buildertrend alongside schedules, files, selections and daily project activity for complete visibility from start to finish.
- Because your project information already lives in Buildertrend, teams can avoid disconnected tools, repeated data entry and scattered documentation.
- Builders, trades, architects, suppliers and owners stay aligned with centralized communication, real-time updates and a complete history of every approval and decision.
Buildertrend helps you take back control
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%
of contractors deliver projects late*
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%
of builders cite sub delays as their biggest challenge*
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%
of builders don’t have a final walkthrough process*
*Source: 2025 State of Residential Construction Industry annual report
Submittal features built to reduce daily chaos
| Buildertrend feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Centralized submittal tracking | Keep every submittal, approval status and supporting document organized in one easy-to-manage location. |
| Streamlined approval workflows | Route submittals through clear review and approval processes to reduce delays and improve accountability. |
| Login-free external reviews | Allow architects, engineers, suppliers and other stakeholders to review and approve submittals without needing a Buildertrend account. |
| Version and approval history | Maintain a complete record of revisions, comments and approvals to support compliance and protect your team. |
| Connected project documentation | Link submittals directly to the rest of your Buildertrend project files for a unified system of record. |
Smart approvals – integrated to save you time
Experience a smoother submittal process for your builds
Frequently asked questions about Buildertrend’s construction submittals software
Construction submittals are a quality control measure using documents like shop drawings, material specifications, product data and samples that contractors submit for review and approval before materials are fabricated or installed. They help ensure products align with the project’s design intent, quality standards and compliance requirements.
Buildertrend centralizes the entire submittal process in one platform so builders can submit, review, approve and track documentation without relying on disconnected emails, spreadsheets or file-sharing tools. This helps reduce delays, improve communication and keep projects moving forward.
Yes. Buildertrend allows external stakeholders to review and approve submittals without needing a Buildertrend login, making collaboration faster and easier across architects, engineers, trades and suppliers.
Proper submittal tracking helps prevent costly mistakes, approval delays and installation issues by ensuring materials and products are reviewed and approved before work begins. Organized submittals also create a documented history for compliance, accountability and protection on projects and business reputation. It’s an extra layer of security to ensure complex projects are thoroughly reviewed every step of the way.
Buildertrend Submittals are built directly into the Buildertrend platform, allowing teams to manage approvals alongside schedules, files, project communication and daily workflows in one connected system of record.
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