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Use Case
This prompt analyzes specifications and generates a list of submittals required for submission on a construction project. Claude can analyze and create this document much quicker than a human can read through a set of specifications.
Requirements & Setup
Bluebeam Revu License & Version: MAX
Ensure text in the PDF document is searchable. Run OCR if not. (i.e. can be read by Claude)
Prompt Text
List of potential submittal types are as follows: Product Data, Samples, Shop Drawings, Certifications, LEED Submittals, Attic Stock, Product List, Test Records, Manufacturer's Instructions, Manufacturer's Certification, Reinforcing Steel Placing Drawings, Connection Types, Qualification Data, Test Reports, Evaluation Reports, Maintenance Data. What submittals are required for each specification section in the active PDF in Revu? Provide this information in a CSV format.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
Provide the report as a formatted table with markdown, suitable for copying into an email or project management tool.
Expected Output
Output Format: Table
Sample Output: Submittal_Requirements_2.xlsx
The CSV includes the following columns:
- Specification Section (name)
- Section Number
- Submittal Type
- Description
- Timing Requirements
- Special Notes
Summary of submittals by section:
- Concrete (03 30 00): 3 submittals
- Structural Steel (05 12 00): 4 submittals
- Cold-Formed Metal Framing (054000): 9 submittals
- Non-Structural Metal Framing (092216): 6 submittals
- Cement Plastering (092400): 9 submittals
- Gypsum Board (09 29 00): 0 submittals (Not Applicable)
- Acoustical Ceilings (09 51 13): 5 submittals
- Paint (09910): 11 submittals
- Interior Painting (09912): 5 submittals
Total: 52 individual submittal line items
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