Who reviews submittals for conformance with given information and design intent?

• A. The General Contractor.
• B. The Designer of Record.
• C. The Approving Authority.
• D. The Owner's Representative.

Answer: (B)

Submittals are reviewed to ensure they reflect the information and intent documented in the contract drawings and specifications. The Designer of Record holds the responsibility for interpreting the design and confirming that products, details, and installation methods shown in submittals align with the approved design intent. If a submittal does not meet the design criteria, the designer coordinates revisions or approves substitutions only if they preserve the intended design. The general contractor handles preparation and coordination of submittals, and formal approvals or contract compliance checks may involve the approving authority or the owner’s representative, but the technical review for conformance to the given information and design intent rests with the designer of record.