How to Run the First Construction Site Meeting: A Complete Construction Administration Guide
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What the RFI? is the Construction Administration podcast for architects, architectural technologists, engineers, consultants, contractors, owners, and project managers who want to deliver better construction projects. Every episode shares practical advice, real-world experience, and proven workflows that help construction teams communicate more effectively and reduce project risk.
Hosted by Matt Brennan, a Construction Administration leader with more than 25 years of industry experience, the podcast explores the processes behind successful project delivery. From RFIs, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Site Instructions, Change Orders, Construction Contracts, Specifications, Field Reviews, Site Meetings, and Project Closeout to consultant coordination, construction technology, and AI, each episode provides practical insights you can apply on your very next project.
What the RFI? is more than a podcast. It is a growing Construction Administration Knowledge Base built to help design professionals understand the “why” behind industry processes, improve project coordination, and confidently navigate the challenges of construction. Whether you’re looking for practical guidance, educational articles, detailed explanations, or real project examples, you’ll find resources designed to make you a better Construction Administration professional.
Whether you’re responding to your first RFI, reviewing Submittals, coordinating consultants, managing Site Instructions, or leading Project Closeout, What the RFI? provides practical Construction Administration education that helps you deliver better buildings.
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What the RFI? is one of my favorite podcasts in the construction and development space. Matt has such an easy, natural way of talking with guests as it never feels like a stiff interview. It’s more like you’re listening in on two people swapping stories from the field and sharing what they’ve learned along the way. It’...
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Matt brings so much value to a space that is often overlooked but equally as important in the construction/design process. Not only bringing his expertise to the conversation but being a great interview really sets up the conversations for success!
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Matt is a dynamic and thoughtful host that offers a platform for all voices to be heard from the built environment industry. So enjoyed my time as a guest and appreciated Matt’s interview style- he warmly welcomed us, asked some great questions, - and was even open to an impromptu concert! I’m looking forward to upcom...
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Latest Episodes
The First Site Meeting: Setting Your Construction Project Up for Success
How do you run the first construction site meeting? In this episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan explains how Architects, Contract Administrators, Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, and General Contractors can prepare for and lead a successful Fir...
Construction Meeting Notes: How to Run Better Site Meetings
Meeting notes are one of the most important records on a construction project, but what should actually go into them, who should run the meeting, and how detailed do they really need to be? In Episode 43 of What the RFI?, we continue our three-part se...
Granola AI: The Best AI Meeting Note Taker for Construction Administration?
Meeting minutes are one of the most valuable records in Construction Administration, but they can also be one of the most time-consuming tasks. In this episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan shares how Granola AI has transformed the way he captures me...
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With more than 25 years in architecture and over 17 years specializing in Construction Administration, Matt Brennan has helped deliver projects ranging from K–12 schools and civic buildings to hospitality, residential, and commercial developments.
Through What the RFI?, Matt shares practical lessons, real project experiences, and modern workflows to help architects and construction professionals navigate Construction Administration with greater confidence and deliver better projects.
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