RFI Management Software
RFIs that don't sit unanswered.
Unanswered RFIs stall decisions, delay trades, and expose your project to claims. Buildend routes every RFI to the right person automatically — with full tracking, drawing links, and a clear audit trail from open to close.
- iOS & Android
- Hosted on AWS
- QuickBooks & Sage
The Real Cost of Poor RFI Management
Every unanswered RFI is a stopped clock.
01
Trades wait while RFIs sit in inboxes
When an RFI goes to the wrong person — or gets buried in email — work stops. Crews can't proceed without an answer, and every day of delay compounds. The problem isn't the question, it's the process.
02
No visibility into what's open or overdue
Managing RFIs across a spreadsheet or email thread means you're always flying blind. Which RFIs are overdue? Who's responsible? What's blocking the electrical sub? Without a log, nobody knows.
03
RFIs that trigger changes get disconnected
An RFI gets answered, scope changes, a change order follows — but those three things live in three different places. When disputes arise, reconstructing the paper trail is expensive and time-consuming.
Features
From open to closed — nothing falls through.
Buildend manages the full RFI lifecycle in one place, keeping every question tracked, routed, and documented from the moment it’s submitted.
Centralized RFI Log
Every RFI in one dashboard — status, priority, assignee, and deadline visible at a glance. No more spreadsheet updates or inbox archaeology. Just one source of truth for the whole project team.
Drawing-Based RFIs
Create RFIs directly from a drawing sheet and pin them to the exact detail in question. Anyone reviewing the RFI sees exactly what's being asked — no ambiguity, no back-and-forth for context.
Automated Routing
Define who reviews each type of RFI — architect, structural engineer, MEP consultant — and Buildend routes it there automatically. No chasing, no wrong inboxes, no delays caused by the process itself.
Mobile Access
Field teams submit RFIs from the jobsite and get answers pushed directly to their phone. No return trip to the office trailer, no lag waiting for someone to forward an email. iOS and Android.
Status Notifications
Automatic updates keep every stakeholder informed without anyone needing to follow up manually. Submitted, in review, answered, closed — everyone knows where things stand in real time.
Change Order Linking
When an RFI reveals a scope change, link it directly to the resulting change order. Scope, cost, and approval flow as one connected record — giving you an airtight paper trail if questions arise later.
Trusted by GC teams across every project scale — from $50K fit-outs to $500M towers.
No more RFIs falling through the cracks.
Join GC teams managing over $500M in construction on Buildend. Get a personalized demo and see how your RFI process could look.