Construction Meeting Notes: How to Run Better Site Meetings
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What the RFI? is the podcast dedicated to Construction Administration, Contract Administration, and Architectural Project Coordination.
Hosted by Matt Brennan, a Construction Administration leader with over 25 years of experience, the show explores the real-world processes behind successful construction projects. From RFIs and Site Instructions to Change Orders, Construction Contracts, Specifications, Submittals, Deficiencies, Site Meetings, Project Closeout, and consultant coordination, each episode delivers practical insights you can apply on your next project.
Whether you’re an architect, architectural technologist, engineer, consultant, owner, project manager, or general contractor, you’ll discover practical advice, real project examples, industry technology, AI tools, and workflow improvements to help deliver better projects.
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With over two decades in the industry, Matt is a seasoned Architectural expert, specializing in projects in the K-12 institutions sector while exploring other sectors such as signature high-rises, milestone hotels, performing art theatres, and multimillion-dollar homes. Throughout his design journey, 15 years have had him focusing on Construction Administration on various projects.
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