AEC definitions
The terms that run a construction project
Plain-language definitions of the processes AEC teams work through every day — what each term means, who is involved, how the process actually runs, and where the time goes.
RFI (Request for Information)
What Is an RFI in Construction?
RFI stands for Request for Information. In construction it is a formal written question from the contractor to the design team asking for clarification of something in the drawings or specifications, and the written answer becomes part of the contract record.
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What Are Submittals in Construction?
A submittal is the package a contractor provides to the design team to demonstrate that the product they intend to buy, or the assembly they intend to build, matches what the contract documents specify. The design team reviews it and returns a review action.
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What Is QA/QC in Construction?
QA/QC stands for quality assurance and quality control. Quality assurance is the process a project puts in place to prevent defects; quality control is the inspection and testing that verifies completed work meets the contract requirements.
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