Construction Genius

RFIs: Speeding Up Response Time and Reducing Tension by Managing Information Efficiently

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The process of submitting and responding to RFIs is often a source of tension. In today's episode, my guest, Slater Latour, frames the challenges that the construction industry has in taking a concept and design and building it in the real world. He then explains how the whole RFI process can be managed effectively. Slater and I also discuss the software developed by his company, Newforma, and how they help companies have an efficient RFI process.  Stay to the end of the episode to understand how conflicts in the RFI process can be overcome. Check out this episode today!  Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction2:29 Why do RFIs cause tension in a construction project  3:46 People responsible for the efficient processing of RFIs4:35 Dealing with frustrations on rushed designs due to RFIs6:03 Reducing tension around RFIs without the blame game7:33 Information often missed in the RFI process 8:21 How to avoid wasting resources on inefficient RFI procedures11:06 Newforma and its project information hub system14:00 Ch