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Construction RFI
Ask and resolve a construction information gap with a clear record.
An RFI template for a fictional construction project.
Sample purpose
Ask and resolve a construction information gap with a clear record.
Audience: Project engineer, Site superintendent- Structure
- 4 sections
- Criteria
- 12
- Sources
- 5
- Watches
- 3
- Default approach
- Review first
Set the purpose first. Then change every section, criterion, and agent setting before anything runs.
Fictional sample
Structure and criteria
Sample content shows the shape of a useful document. Copying it is optional.
01 Review firstQuestion and drawing reference
For this construction RFI, identifies exact location, document, and unresolved detail.
Criteria
- Cites sheet number, revision and grid or plan location of the ambiguity.
- States one resolvable fact, not a design preference or value-engineering ask.
- Avoids speculating on cause or solution.
Sources
- Autodesk Build RFIs help.autodesk.comWhat a clear RFI contains.
- Stonebridge drawing log (fictional) api.stonebridge.exampleFictional current sheet revisions.
Sample content
Stonebridge Build is seeking fictional drawing clarification before installing lobby access panels. RFI 027 references drawing A-411 revision 3, lobby ceiling grid C4. Site superintendent Luca Moretti needs the architect’s answer by Oct 7 to avoid holding the ceiling crew.
02 Review firstSchedule and cost impact
For this construction RFI, states affected work and response-by date.
Criteria
- Names the authorized responder per contract and the response-by date tied to the next work.
- Counts affected elements, such as access panels, and idle crew days.
- Costs standby with a stated labor rate; excludes profit and overhead.
Sources
- Stonebridge schedule (fictional) api.stonebridge.exampleFictional crew sequence for lobby ceilings.
Watches
- Follows Question and drawing reference
Sample content
Affected work Quantity Schedule effect Potential cost Access panel size unclear at sprinkler valve 3 locations 1 day if unanswered $1,200 crew standby estimate 03 ManualResponse and clarification
For this construction RFI, records authorized answer and any revised document.
Criteria
- Records the signed response, its date and exact dimension, material or sequence.
- Notes if a revised sheet was issued, with its new revision.
- Flags response days against the requested date.
Sources
- Stonebridge drawing log (fictional) api.stonebridge.exampleFictional revision issue dates.
Watches
- Follows Schedule and cost impact
Sample content
Authorized response Revised reference Responder Use 600 x 600 mm access panel; maintain 150 mm clearance A-411 revision 4 Architect D. Rao, Oct 6 04 Review firstField distribution
For this construction RFI, confirms response reached impacted site roles.
Criteria
- Names each affected trade and the site contact who received the revision.
- Records date and method of distribution.
- Confirms superseded sheets were removed or stamped obsolete on site.
Sources
- Stonebridge trade contacts (fictional) api.stonebridge.exampleFictional trade leads and rosters.
Watches
- Follows Response and clarification
Sample content
- ☐ Luca distributes revision 4 to ceiling subcontractor
- ☐ Remove superseded drawing from site set
- ☐ Confirm field dimensions before closing ceiling