In which phase are submittals reviewed and verified?

• A. Planning Phase
• B. Occupancy and Operations Phase
• C. Design Phase
• D. Construction Phase

Answer: (D)

Submittals are the documents, shop drawings, product data, and samples the contractor provides to the design team to verify that what will be built matches the design intent. The review and verification of these submittals happen during the Construction Phase, when fabrication and on-site installation are planned and underway. This timing lets the design team confirm dimensions, performance, interfaces with other systems, and code compliance before materials are procured or installed, catching issues early and reducing costly changes later. In the Design Phase, the design is created and submittal requirements are established, but the formal review is carried out during Construction; the Occupancy and Operations Phase is after completion and is not where submittal verification typically occurs.