Construction RFIs - How to write and answer them
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- čas přidán 3. 02. 2020
- The stigma among the industry that RFIs are bad may expose a general misuse of our RFIs and what they were originally intended (and should be used) for. This video covers the importance of RFIs, how to effectively write them, and how to answer them as the communication tool they were intended to be.
Who am I?
I am the owner and founder of Well Works.
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Well Works was built to equip individuals within the construction industry with the "essential skills" (i.e., soft skills/ people skills, trust, respect, motivation, and communication) necessary to build successful people, projects, and teams.
The Well Works Leadership Development Program (WWLDP) is the current main program offering and is built to equip front-line construction leaders with tools and information to efficiently and effectively lead our teams within our fast-paced, high-stress industry. This mobile-based, micro-learning program is specifically built using first-hand construction experience to work with our hectic schedules (not against them) by providing actionable resources relevant to everyday construction challenges without ever having to leave the job site. Since it is mobile, it is available nationwide.
Amy Powell is the current owner and founder of Well Works, which designs, builds, and conducts leadership mindset training for those within the construction industry. With over 18 years of construction experience, the majority of it as a Project Manager for a Commercial GC, she noticed the lack of training and information focused on the "boots on the ground" leadership to best lead our diverse construction teams. Tired of looking for the "right tools for the job," she decided to roll up her sleeves, collect her MEd in Adult Education, and build these tools herself to equip fellow industry members with "leadership mindsets" to help in their current or future roles.
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I swear your channel is gold for me right now.
Thank you for taking the time to explain this plainly & properly.
Only a true leader can break it down like you have . Again,thank you!
"Most RFI's" hilarious! great production quality and informative value, thanks
Great video presenting both sides. As a construction administrator, I experienced similar frustrations.
She did a great job
Great channel
Thank you for your videos they are very helpful with lots of good information for us newbies
You're very welcome!
Thanks!!
Very smart and super helpful!
Thank you 1ARI07, glad you find this information helpful!
You earned a new sub
Could have thrown in the "Title" , numbering and distribution but I loved it!!! Good points!!!
I am majoring in project management and just got my first internship and I am trying to understand RFI’s. This video really help me understand it further and why you need them. I just have one question. Could you please give a example? Say on the set of prints it shows that the bathroom walls are suppose to be red but in the specs it shows that they are green. Would you need a RFI for this?
Thank you
Alexander,
Thank you and yes, you would need an RFI. They are both contract documents but are contradictory. Where you may be able to have a conversation with the architect or consultants as to which document should be followed, even after that conversation you would want a confirming RFI. Think of it this way....you assume they are green, your sub assumes they are red.....both are correct per the documents but there is confusion which will likely end up as a bigger problem during install. The RFI provides the opportunity to clarify and then communicate to all those involved (which when it comes to bathroom walls, can be quite a few different trades...plumbing, electrical, drywallers, paint, tile, toilet accessories...) just to name a few. This helps clarify expectations among the entire team.
Hi, I am currently taking an estimating course and am having trouble with an assignment to FIND RFI's in a complete set of drawings and specs for a large High School. Do you have any suggestions?
Rob, this could be challening because RFIs are identifying the information or pieces of communication that are MISSING from the documents. They are not usually readily identifiable or easy to find. It is when communication is unclear or lacking and clarification is needed that an RFI is then created to request this information.
What course are you taking? I'd like to learn cost estimating
@@ogcapital__ check Udemy or Coursera, if you are not looking for a degree/certificate course.