Rejecting Submittals Back to Subcontractors as a General Contractor or Construction Manager

When logged into Submittal Exchange, select a project and go to the appropriate log.

  1. Select the red submittal line item (anywhere on the text, but not on the file icon).
    • A submittal dialog box appears. It includes an area for information received from Subcontractor.
  2. Select Reset next to the field containing the file.
    • A warning appears, indicating the General Contractor or Construction Manager will be reset as an expected item and the sub must upload a new file.
  3. Select OK.
  4. Enter comments to be included in the email that automatically goes back to the subs. (Required field)
  5. Select Save. An email is sent to the person who uploaded the initial file and the person resetting the item.

    Notes:

    • Instructions apply when a General Contractor or Construction Manager initially receives a submittal or other item from the Subcontractor, but has not released it to the design team.
    • File history will be stored in item detail, although the most recent file that sub uploads will display in log.

Last Published Thursday, May 29, 2025