Streamlining Submittal Reviews with SpecFrog

SpecFrog's Submittal Reviewer is a powerful tool designed to simplify and expedite the submittal review process. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can efficiently prepare and upload your specifications, equipment schedules, and submittals for a thorough and timely review.

Step 1: Prepare Your Specification

Start by carefully reviewing your project's specification and identify the pages directly relevant to the submittal. To optimize the review process, include only the necessary pages in your upload.

Adobe Acrobat

1. Open your specification file in Adobe Acrobat.
2. Navigate to the "Tools" tab and select "Organize Pages."
3. Choose the pages you want to extract by holding the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key and clicking on the desired pages.
4. Right-click on one of the selected pages and choose "Extract Pages."
5. In the "Extract Pages" dialog box, click "Extract" and save the new file with a descriptive name.

Bluebeam Revu

1. Open your specification file in Bluebeam Revu.
2. Switch to the "Thumbnails" tab on the left sidebar.
3. Select the pages you want to extract by holding the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key and clicking on the desired pages.
4. Right-click on one of the selected pages and choose "Extract Pages."
5. In the "Extract Pages" dialog box, specify the page range and click "OK."
6. Save the new file with a descriptive name.

Step 2: Upload Equipment Schedules

Next, locate the relevant equipment schedules within your project documentation. Ensure that the schedules include all necessary notes and annotations. For optimal viewing and processing, upload these schedules as high-quality images.

macOS Screenshot

1. Open the equipment schedule file on your Mac.
2. Press Shift + Command + 4 to open the screenshot selection tool.
3. Click and drag your mouse to select the area containing the equipment schedule.
4. Release the mouse button to capture the screenshot, which will be automatically saved to your desktop.

Windows Snipping Tool

1. Open the equipment schedule file on your Windows PC.
2. Press the Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool.
3. Click and drag your mouse to select the area containing the equipment schedule.
4. The selected area will be automatically copied to your clipboard. Open an image editing application (e.g., Paint) and paste the captured image.
5. Save the image with a descriptive name.

Step 3: Upload Your Submittal

Finally, gather all the necessary documents for your submittal, including the extracted specification pages, equipment schedule images, and any additional relevant files. Upload these documents to the SpecFrog Submittal Reviewer for a comprehensive review.

1. Navigate to the SpecFrog Submittal Reviewer upload page.
2. Click on the "Upload Files" button or drag and drop your files into the designated area.
3. Ensure that all files are correctly uploaded and named for easy identification.
4. Provide any additional instructions or comments to assist the reviewer in understanding your submittal.

Pricing and Page Limits

The SpecFrog Submittal Reviewer is currently (4/3/2024) priced at $15 per submittal (this will likely become variable based on submittal size in the future.), with a maximum limit of 200 pages of total documentation. If your submittal exceeds this page limit, please contact Ben@SpecFrog.com or visit the contact page at specfrog.com/#contact to discuss alternative options and pricing.

By following these detailed instructions and leveraging the SpecFrog Submittal Reviewer, you can streamline your submittal review process, saving time and ensuring a thorough and efficient review.