MUST KNOW SKILL: HOW TO WRITE CONSTRUCTION RFIS
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Published 2022-02-21
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0:00 Intro
0:46 What is an RFI, Why Is It Important
RFI is an acronym meaning Request for Information. Not sure if it's common belief, but most construction projects do not start with a completed design. The contractors do not always have all the information needed from the design teams for the project and that is what the RFI process is for. RFIs really are a means for managing risk on the project. On construction projects that are ever changing, it's important to have a process in place to track these changes and make sure the field is not waiting on information to build.
3:04 The RFI Process
The RFI will start with the contractor or subcontractor, be sent to the project architect, then the architect will send the RFI to the applicable consultants. Upon receiving that, the architect will send the compiled response back to the contractor.
3:48 How to Write an RFI
The goal of your RFI is to have it as a standalone document that can be reviewed without access to the drawings and have the problem completely understood. See the video for each component required. The goal would be to have the RFI as a confirming RFI that has already been vetted verbally with the designers, and the RFI is just documenting that discussion and coordination.
7:45 RFI Example 1
8:49 RFI Example 2
10:48 RFI Example 3
12:53 RFI Example 4
14:11 RFI Example 5
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All Comments (21)
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I don’t have any further questions. I just wanted to say thank you for the insight that you provide to us through your videos.The career that you’re in can be very taxing at times and to have someone such as yourself upload videos that talk about this industry while also working in that industry at the same time is always appreciated! Please do continue uploading these types of videos, keep up the great work, and great content as always Kienen.
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So glad you included Glazing examples here( not only cause i am a Glazing foreman) very helpful good sir! Most people forget the Glazing Facade encloses the building and its just never talked about much. Also, Doors and security which is in my scope as well. Thank you for the video
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I owe you a lot Sir! I am an entry level Project Engineer and this is truly a valuable information. May you continue to share your knowledge Sir! Thank You very much.
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Keinen, thanks heaps for your videos! I'm a civil engineering student and have just started an internship with a civil contractor and your videos have been a huge help! I start doing ITPs and RFIs for them tomorrow, so this was so useful bro. Much love from Australia x
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Good day! I just got hired as an entry level project Engineer in Japan and I'd like to thank you a lot for all these information. Hopefully I will overcome all the stress that will come to me haha, I am nervous working overseas.
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Thank you for all the helpful info
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Great
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Thank you. Youre very good. Please keep up the good work
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I wish you also made videos on the design side of engineering! Will be starting my design internship this summer but these videos still help !
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Perfectly explained🎉
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Thank you sir good video
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So happy that the uploads are back!!!
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Aloha Ken. Im a Micronesian doing construction here in Phoenix. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi, I am in the process of finding an internship to gain experience. This video has helped me a lot. A lot of my peers has talked about RFI’s with me, and the concepts of them was vague and broad at the time. Thank you so much for the clarification.
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First year as PE working for GC. This video helped me a lot! We mainly do public works from county and RFI is critical! Thanks for the valuable info!
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Thank you so much for these videos.
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Training the construction world, one video at a time. Keep it up! Great stuff!!!
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Superb video! Exactly what I needed !
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Thank you. It is incredibly difficult to simply find examples of RFI scenarios online.
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