AI for Submittals: How Contractors Can Cut Review Time by 40%

If you’ve ever been buried in a submittal log that feels longer than War and Peace, you’re not alone. On a large project, thousands of pages can mean hundreds of staff hours and ripple-effect delays.

Here’s the good news: AI is starting to make that pain go away.

THE SUBMITTAL HEADACHE No project manager signs up to spend half their time cross-checking PDFs. But that’s where we’ve landed. Every missed compliance issue means rework, delays, or a nasty surprise at inspection.

HOW AI STEPS IN

• Reads submittals in seconds

• Flags compliance issues against specs

• Routes items to the right reviewer

• Summarizes so reviews take minutes, not hours

Think of it less like replacing reviewers, more like giving them a sharp assistant who never gets tired.

THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER

• 40% faster review times

• Hundreds of staff hours saved per project

• Fewer errors slipping through

HOW TO START Pilot one project or discipline. Let AI handle the grunt work while humans stay in control. Most tools you already use (Procore, ACC, SharePoint) can connect today.

WHY IT MATTERS Margins are tight, deadlines aren’t friendlier, and talent is stretched thin. Freeing 200+ hours on a project isn’t a futuristic promise — it’s ROI right now.

👉 Curious what this could look like for your team? Our Pilot Sprint Program helps contractors test AI submittal copilots in just 4–6 weeks. Book a consultation and let’s cut through the paperwork together.