What should be included in design submittal packages?

• A. Drawings, specs, design analyses, and other deliverables
• B. Only drawings
• C. Only specs
• D. Only design analyses

Answer: (A)

Design submittal packages must be comprehensive, providing the complete basis for review and construction. They should include drawings to show geometry, interfaces, and dimensions; specifications to define materials, workmanship, standards, and performance requirements; and design analyses or calculations that justify decisions and verify compliance with codes and criteria. In addition, other deliverables such as design criteria, data sheets, coordination drawings, and narrative explanations help convey assumptions, design intent, and how the pieces fit together. Having all of these elements together gives reviewers everything they need to verify performance, ensure constructability, and support accurate construction execution. Providing only one type of deliverable leaves gaps and can slow review or lead to misinterpretation, since the drawings alone, or the specs alone, or the analyses alone do not convey the full design and its requirements.