How DECK supports submittal review
A construction submittal review is not just a document comparison. The team needs to understand what was submitted, which requirement applies, whether the current drawing/specification set is consistent, who needs to respond, and what decision was finally made. Teams that rely on spreadsheets and email often lose this context — see construction submittal management software for a deeper look at what a complete workflow requires.
DECK supports that workflow:
- Identify the submitted item, system, location, specification section, and revision.
- Bring together relevant specifications, contract drawings, schedules, details, addenda, and issued changes.
- Surface potential discrepancies and missing supporting information.
- Link each finding to submitted evidence and the relevant contract requirement.
- Assign the next action, track the response, and preserve the reviewer's disposition.
AI that shows its work
DECK is designed for qualified human review. It does not autonomously approve submittals or replace architectural, engineering, or construction judgment.
Instead, it helps reviewers spend less time searching and comparing documents and more time making the decisions that require experience. Every material finding should be checked against the cited source before a final disposition is issued. For a practical step-by-step method, see how to review shop drawings against specifications.
Built for document-heavy construction teams
DECK is especially useful for commercial construction teams managing technically complex or high-volume submittals, including product data, equipment submissions, drawings, delegated-design packages, and resubmittals.
Use DECK to help identify issues such as:
- Submitted data that does not match specification requirements
- Submitted details that may conflict with contract documents
- Missing certifications, calculations, warranties, samples, or supporting documents
- Potential substitutions or undisclosed exceptions
- Items affected by drawing, specification, addendum, or ASI revisions
- Findings that need a clear owner and documented resolution
General Contractors running high-volume submittal programs benefit the most. Read how AI helps general contractors review submittals for a focused look at the GC workflow.
DECK vs Procore, Bluebeam, and generic AI tools
Construction teams already use Procore for project management and Bluebeam for markup. DECK is not a replacement for either — it adds an intelligence and decision-execution layer on top.
DECK vs Procore
Procore manages the shared project record: logs, workflows, RFIs, and documents. DECK adds source-aware review intelligence — it helps teams find the relevant specification requirement, compare it to the submitted evidence, and turn the finding into an owned, tracked decision. DECK works alongside Procore, not instead of it.
DECK vs Bluebeam
Bluebeam is powerful for PDF markup, measurement, and annotation. DECK goes further by connecting the markup to the governing requirement, tracking the response, and preserving a decision trail. Teams often use both: Bluebeam for visual redlining, DECK for cited findings and resolution tracking.
DECK vs generic AI document chat
A generic AI chatbot can answer questions about a PDF. DECK is built around a construction workflow: source-aware requirements, potential discrepancy identification, issue classification, ownership, response tracking, and resolution. It does not just flag — it helps teams manage the full submittal lifecycle.
Frequently asked questions
AI can assist a construction submittal review by locating relevant requirements, comparing document information, surfacing potential discrepancies, and organizing source evidence. A qualified human should verify the evidence and make the final review decision.
DECK helps teams identify potential gaps between submitted documents and project requirements — including specifications, contract drawings, schedules, details, and issued revisions. It surfaces evidence-backed potential findings for reviewer disposition.
DECK is an intelligence and decision-execution layer for document-heavy workflows. It is intended to improve how teams find requirements, review evidence, assign actions, and retain decision context within their existing project processes.