RFIs

Every open question, with a paper trail.

A drawing question shouldn't live in a chat thread. An RFI gives every open question a number, an owner, a due date and a recorded answer.

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  • Numbered automatically, in your own format
  • Raised by one person, assigned to another
  • Open → Answered → Closed

Requests for Information

Lakeview Commercial Block

Sample data

RFI-0012 · Confirm rebar spacing at grid C4–C6, slab 3

Drawing STR-204 · Assigned to structural consultant · Due 9 Sep

Open

RFI-0011 · Waterproofing detail at basement expansion joint

Drawing ARC-118 · Reply recorded

Answered

RFI-0009 · Door schedule clarification, east wing L2

Drawing ARC-142 · Closed

Closed
Status

Simple to follow, hard to lose.

Every RFI is Open until it's answered, and Closed once it's dealt with.

OpenAnsweredClosed
The RFI

What every RFI carries.

A number

Generated for you, following the prefix and format in your Numbering settings.

Drawing reference

Note the drawing the question is raised against, and the question itself.

Raised by, assigned to

Everyone can see who asked and who has to answer.

Due date

Set when an answer is needed.

A written reply

The answer is recorded on the RFI itself.

On the project

RFIs live in the project's RFI tab, and open RFIs show in the project's daily brief.