Glossary

RFI

By Deviation Check Editorial Team.

Short answer

A formal question from the contractor to the design team to clarify or resolve something unclear or conflicting in the drawings or specs. RFIs and submittals are the two main review streams on a project.

Also called Request for Information.

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