Reviewing and Releasing a Submittal as a General Contractor or Construction Manager Using Submittal Exchange's PDF Editing Tool

When logged into Submittal Exchange, select a project and go to the appropriate log. The submittal items that require attention appear in red.

  1. Select the description of the submittal you are reviewing. A dialog box appears.
  2. Verify all information filled out by your Subcontractor is correct.
  3. Make the necessary adjustments.
  4. Select the PDF editor with previous file icon.
    • This will launch the PDF editing tool with Java. Within the first page select Continue. A dialog box appears.
    • Select Run in the dialog box.
  5. After Java is installed, the file opens. Use the editing tools at the top of the screen to add comments and markup the document.
  6. When finished, select Save. The dialog box displays your file name.
  7. Select Save. Your reviewed file uploads and an email notification is sent to the Design Team.

    Notes:

    • If you do not have Java installed on your computer, you will be prompted to install it the first time you use the tool.
    • The speed of PDF editor is based on the size of your document, the speed of your internet, and the speed of your computer.

Last Published Thursday, May 29, 2025