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Submittal review turnaround calculator
Short answer
Enter the date a submittal came in and the number of review days the spec or contract allows, and this tool returns the date the reviewed submittal is due back to the sub. It counts either business days or calendar days. Many specs set the window at 14 calendar days, but the contract documents control.
Enter a date and a review window to see when the submittal is due back.
Most specifications give the design team a set number of days to review a submittal and return it, usually stated in Division 01 General Requirements (section 01 33 00). The window is commonly 14 calendar days, but the contract documents control, and a busy review queue eats the schedule fast. This calculator gives you a target return date so a submittal does not sit past its due date.
The business-days option skips Saturdays and Sundays. It does not account for project holidays, so check your contract calendar for those.
Why submittal turnaround matters
A submittal that misses its review window stalls procurement. The long lead items, such as switchgear, elevators, and custom glazing, are the ones that hurt: a late review pushes the order, and a late order pushes the schedule. Tracking the due date on every submittal, and reviewing the slow-moving trades first, keeps the critical path clear. A submittal schedule built early is how teams stay ahead of it.