CAA BLOG
Why Am I Drowning in RFIs? When Contractors Don’t Read the Drawings
As a Construction Administrator working with architects in US, nothing slows a project down faster than a flood of Requests for Information (RFIs) that were already answered in the drawings. RFIs are supposed to clarify real ambiguities
How to Build a Complete Construction Administration Workflow for Architecture Firms
Many architecture firms approach Construction Administration as a series of individual tasks. RFIs arrive. Submittals are reviewed. Site visits occur. Change orders are processed. Each task is handled separately.
Why Field Observation Reports Are Essential During Construction Administration
Site visits are one of the most important responsibilities architects perform during the construction phase. These visits allow the architect to observe progress, identify potential issues, and verify that construction aligns with the design intent.
How to Create a Clear Submittal Review Workflow for Architecture Firms
Submittals are one of the most important checkpoints in the Construction Administration phase. They are the contractor’s way of confirming that the materials, systems, and components being installed align with the architect’s design intent.
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