What the RFI?

Why do Construction Administration projects so often feel adversarial between Architects, Consultants, and General Contractors? In this episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan dives into the growing “Us vs the GC” mentality that exists on many construction projects and explores why communication, RFIs, Site Instructions, CCNs, pricing reviews, liability concerns, and schedule pressure can quickly turn collaboration into conflict. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in Architecture and Construction Administration, Matt discusses: * Why Construction Administration naturally creates tension * How RFIs sometimes become “weapons” * The real pressures facing Architects, Consultants, Owners, and General Contractors * Why modern construction projects are more difficult than ever * What separat...

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