Construction · Defined
Request for information (RFI)
A documented request to clarify an uncertainty or conflict in project information.
Why it matters
An RFI response may explain existing requirements or identify a change, but it is not automatically a change order. Track related schedule and cost effects separately.
In practice
A project example
The drawings show conflicting ceiling heights. The clarification may affect installed ductwork and needs a documented resolution.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.