AMERICANCOMMERCIAL GLASS
AMERICANThe eight sections of a complete glazing submittal. Shop drawings, NOA references, anchor calcs, product data, sealant compatibility, samples, finishes, and schedule. Without any one of these, the submittal returns Revise and Resubmit - and the project loses two weeks.
The drawings the glazing subcontractor produces to apply the manufacturer's system to this specific project. Distinct from the architectural drawings - shop drawings are how each opening is built, anchored, and detailed in the field.
Every product on a Florida commercial project must carry a current Miami-Dade NOA (HVHZ) or Florida Product Approval (statewide). The submittal includes the actual approval documents, not just the numbers.
On HVHZ work and on any project where the architect specifies engineered anchors, the submittal includes calculations sealed by a Florida-registered Professional Engineer.
Manufacturer-published specification sheets for every product in the package. The data sheets establish what the system can do; the shop drawings show how it's applied here.
The sealant manufacturer issues a written letter confirming compatibility with every adjacent material the sealant will touch. This protects weatherproofing warranty and is required on most commercial submittals.
Physical samples submitted for architect approval before fabrication. Match-to-sample expectations are set in this step.
| Milestone | Standard timing |
|---|---|
| Notice to proceed | Day 0 |
| Field measure (if required) | Days 3-7 |
| Initial submittal package issued to GC | Days 7-10 |
| GC review and forward to architect | Days 10-12 |
| Architect review (with engineer review on HVHZ) | Days 12-21 |
| Submittal returned (Approved / Approved as Noted / Revise) | Day 21-25 |
| Fabrication release | Day 25 |
| Manufacturer lead time | 8-16 weeks |
| Delivery to site | Per CPM schedule |
On larger commercial projects, the submittal typically includes a quality control plan and mock-up sequence.
The set of drawings, calculations, product data, and approvals a glazing subcontractor delivers to the GC and architect for review before fabrication releases.
2-3 weeks end-to-end. ACG's submittal generation cuts the sub's preparation portion to 5-7 business days, leaving the rest of the cycle for architect review.
Plan, elevation, and section views of every opening, anchor and substrate details, head/sill/jamb conditions, mullion connections, glass and hardware schedules, and NOA cross-references.
A product data sheet is the manufacturer's published specification. A shop drawing is the project-specific application of that product on this building.
Glazing sub stamps approved → GC reviews → architect (and on HVHZ work, the structural engineer) reviews and returns Approved, Approved as Noted, or Revise and Resubmit. Approved submittals release fabrication.
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