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051 - What is an RFI in Construction? Everything You Need to Know

An RFI in construction is the formal way to get answers when something in the contract documents is unclear, missing, or conflicting. In this episode, we break down the full RFI meaning, the RFI process, when to use them, when NOT to use them, and the critical differences between RFIs and every other construction administration document.

On a large project, you might see 500 to 1,000 RFIs before construction wraps up. That's 500 to 1,000 opportunities for miscommunication, delays, and finger-pointing if they're not handled properly. You'll learn why an RFI should be the "nuclear option" for…

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