What must the contractor do with re-submissions of submittals when changes have been made from the original?

• A. Direct attention to the changes made on previous submittals.
• B. Approve all previous revisions automatically.
• C. Submit the revision without noting the changes.
• D. Discard all previous submittals.

Answer: (A)

When a submittal is resubmitted after changes, the contractor must clearly identify what was changed since the previous submission. This directs the reviewer’s attention to the updated parts—so the architect or engineer can quickly verify that the changes comply with the contract documents and avoid re-review of unchanged information. Clear indication of revisions keeps a traceable record and speeds up the approval process, especially for details like dimensions, materials, or installation methods.

Why the other approaches don’t fit: submittals aren’t approved automatically as if nothing changed; changes require fresh review. Submitting a revision without noting what changed obscures modifications, causing confusion and delays. Discarding previous submittals ignores the history and rationale behind the changes, which is essential for proper coordination.