What is the contractor's duty regarding shop drawings, product data, samples, and similar submittals required by the contract documents?

• A. Review for compliance, approve, and submit to the architect according to the approved submittal schedule
• B. Submit to the architect without review
• C. Keep them on file without action
• D. Deliver directly to the owner

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the contractor must actively verify submittals before they reach the architect. Specifically, shop drawings, product data, samples, and similar submittals must be reviewed for compliance with the contract documents and the design intent, then approved by the contractor and submitted to the architect in accordance with the approved submittal schedule. This ensures coordination with other work, correctness of dimensions and connections, and alignment with the contract requirements. The architect’s review is a separate step, but the contractor bears the responsibility to check and approve the submittal before it goes to the architect. Submitting without review, or sending materials directly to the owner, would bypass this accountability and coordination process.