What's New: Assigning Submittal Reviewers
We've streamlined how you assign reviewers on step-based submittals. It now matches how design teams actually think — pick the disciplines that need to review, and add a steps when you need them! 👏
Why it's better
- It matches how you think about review. Assign disciplines (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) instead of hunting for individual names. The discipline's default assignees are notified automatically.
- The simple case is now the default. Every step-based submittal starts with a single step where all disciplines review in parallel. No configuration needed for the most common workflow — just assign and go. Add steps only when you want a sequential order.
- Fewer decisions. The Reviewer / Submitter reviewer-type picker is gone. Every new step is a standard reviewer step, so there's one less thing to get right.
- Faster onboarding. New team members have far less to learn before they can collaborate on a submittal.
Still need a specific person to review?
You can. Assign the discipline they belong to, then edit the assignees on that discipline for this submittal. The default assignees only pre-populate the list; you're free to change who's on it per submittal. → Document & Workflow Assignees
What This Means for Existing Submittals
- In-flight submittals and existing step templates with individuals will keep working. Older steps that name individuals still display them — you can remove an individual but new reviewers are added by discipline going forward.
Were you using a "Submitter" step so the General Contractor could add their file?
You don't need a Submitter step. The GC can upload their file directly to the submittal's Details section — same as the prime and consultants. Just log the submittal and have the GC add their file.
Learn more
As always, if you have any questions, reach out by emailing support@part3.io