How to Respond to RFIs Faster
Strategies and tools for accelerating RFI response times on construction projects.
Definition
Responding to RFIs faster requires quick access to project information, clear communication channels, and efficient review processes. AI can help by searching project documents to find relevant information, drafting initial responses, and routing RFIs to appropriate parties. Faster RFI responses reduce delays and keep projects moving forward.
In Depth
Faster RFI responses start with faster research. When an RFI arrives, the first step is finding the relevant information in the project documents — the specification section, the drawing detail, the prior RFI on the same topic. AI performs this research instantly, assembling the relevant documents and drafting a response with citations.
For RFIs where the answer exists in the documents (a common scenario), AI can draft the complete response with the relevant spec section and drawing references. The designer reviews the draft, confirms the answer, and issues the response — turning a 30-minute research-and-drafting task into a 5-minute review.
Examples
Using AI to find relevant information for RFI responses
Automating RFI routing to appropriate reviewers
Drafting RFI responses from project documents
Nomic Use Cases
See how Nomic applies this in production AEC workflows:
Compatible Platforms
Nomic integrates with these platforms so you can use how to respond to rfis faster across your existing project data:
Frequently Asked Questions
Responding to RFIs faster requires quick access to project information, clear communication channels, and efficient review processes. AI can help by searching project documents to find relevant information, drafting initial responses, and routing RFIs to appropriate parties. Faster RFI responses reduce delays and keep projects moving forward.
Using AI to find relevant information for RFI responses. Automating RFI routing to appropriate reviewers. Drafting RFI responses from project documents.
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