Direct Answer
Tectonix manages RFIs as part of our full-service detailing engagement — we identify unclear or missing design information during modeling, write and submit RFIs directly to the engineer or through the GC, track all open items, and communicate resolutions to the fabricator immediately. Our goal is to resolve all open questions before IFC issue, so your fabrication starts clean.
Full Explanation
Our RFI management process: (1) During modeling, our detailers flag unclear conditions in real time — connection geometry not fully defined, conflicting dimensions, missing sections. (2) We draft RFIs in a standard format with drawing references, clear questions, and where applicable, a suggested solution. (3) RFIs are submitted per the project's process (Procore, BIM 360, or email). (4) We track all open RFIs and follow up on overdue responses. (5) When responses arrive, we immediately update the model and notify the fabricator of any cost-impacting changes. (6) We maintain an RFI log as a project deliverable.
What This Means for Your Shop
Fabricators who engage Tectonix get a dedicated project manager who attends weekly coordination calls, proactively identifies design gaps before they become fabrication problems, and keeps your project on schedule by resolving issues before they compound.
Common Mistakes
Expecting the detailer to quietly absorb unclear design conditions and 'figure it out.' Detailers who don't submit RFIs on ambiguous conditions are guessing — and guesses show up as field problems. Proactive RFI management is a quality metric.
Recommended Process
At project kickoff with Tectonix, establish the RFI routing process (who receives from us, target response time). We send a weekly RFI status report so you always know what's open and what's pending.