Construction RFI Log

RFI Log Builder

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RFI # Subject Discipline Status Submitted Due Answered Cost Impact Schedule Impact Ball-in-Court Question Answer Actions

About the Construction RFI Log Builder

Resolving ambiguities in architectural drawings quickly is critical for maintaining construction timelines and budgets. A construction RFI log builder centrally tracks Requests for Information, highlighting schedule impacts, cost implications, and unresolved ball-in-court assignments. Proper documentation of design clarifications protects contractors from liability and forms the baseline for subsequent change order requests.

How it works

  1. Log the RFI number, subject, and the date the question was submitted.
  2. Detail the specific drawing reference, specification section, and the clarifying question.
  3. Assign the RFI to the relevant design professional (architect or engineer) for review.
  4. Record the response, note any associated cost or schedule impacts, and export the log to CSV.

Frequently asked questions

How does an RFI transition into a Change Order?

If the architect's response to an RFI alters the original scope of work, requiring more material, labor, or time, the contractor will submit a Change Order Request based on that documented RFI directive.

What is a typical response time for an RFI?

Standard construction contracts, such as those published by the AIA, typically allow the design team 7 to 14 days to respond to an RFI, though urgent field issues may require expedited answers.

Who is allowed to submit an RFI?

Typically, subcontractors submit questions to the general contractor, who filters and formally submits the official RFI to the architect or engineer of record.

What constitutes a frivolous RFI?

An RFI is considered frivolous if the answer is already clearly detailed in the contract drawings or specifications. Excessive frivolous RFIs can strain the relationship with the design team.

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