Construction & Field
What is RFI (Request for Information)?
An RFI is the formal question a contractor sends the design team when drawings are unclear, conflicting, or silent on something the field needs to build. Each RFI is tracked, answered in writing, and becomes part of the project record.
In practice
RFIs are a major friction cost — industry studies put the average processing cost around $1,000 and resolution at 10-15 days. AI drawing review aims to catch the underlying conflicts before construction, and AI admin tools draft and route RFIs automatically.
Tools for RFI
Articulate
AI trained on construction drawings cross-references every sheet to catch coordination conflicts and code issues, with one-click RFIs to Procore.
Part3
AI-powered software for architects that automates construction administration.
Roundhouse
One workspace for drawings, specs, RFIs and submittals, organized the way architects think about construction administration.
Trunk Tools
AI-powered construction project management automation
Procore
Industry-leading construction management platform
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