Search Technical Submittals with AI
Technical submittals contain the detailed specifications for every piece of equipment installed in a building. PM Assist makes these submittals searchable with AI, so you can find equipment data sheets, approval records, and specifications without knowing which submittal package they are in.
What Are Technical Submittals and Why Do They Matter
During construction and fit-out, contractors submit detailed technical data for the equipment and materials they propose to install. These technical submittals include manufacturer data sheets, performance specifications, installation details, and evidence that the proposed equipment meets the design specification.
After the building is operational, these submittals become a valuable reference source. They contain information about equipment capacities, operating parameters, spare parts, and compatibility details that may not appear in the standard O&M manuals. When an engineer needs to understand the design intent behind a system or verify an equipment specification, the technical submittals are often the most authoritative source.
The Problem with Finding Submittal Information
Technical submittals are typically organised by trade package or work section during the construction phase. Once the building is handed over, this structure becomes difficult for operational FM teams to navigate because they think in terms of equipment and systems, not construction work packages.
A mechanical engineer looking for the pump performance curve for a specific duty might need to search through the mechanical services submittal package, which could contain hundreds of data sheets for different pieces of equipment. With PM Assist, they can simply ask "what is the duty point for pump P-2A" and get an answer with a reference to the specific submittal page.
- Search across all submittal packages simultaneously
- Find equipment data by asking about the equipment, not the trade package
- Locate manufacturer data sheets within large submittal documents
- Get source-cited answers with page-level references
Practical Uses for Searchable Submittals
FM teams commonly search technical submittals when specifying replacement parts, verifying equipment compatibility for modifications, resolving defects, and answering technical queries from contractors. Having instant access to this information reduces equipment downtime and prevents specification errors when ordering replacement components.
Technical submittals also play an important role during energy audits and system optimisation, as they contain the original design parameters that operational performance should be compared against.
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