RFI Tracker for Architecture & Engineering Teams
Track requests for information from submission through resolution
A comprehensive RFI tracking template designed specifically for architecture and engineering firms managing the design phase. Track every RFI from initial question through official response, with built-in fields for priority, discipline, ball-in-court assignment, due dates, and document linkage.
This template follows the standard AEC RFI workflow:
1. A team member or contractor submits an RFI with a question, drawing reference, and required response date.
2. The RFI is assigned to the responsible party (ball-in-court) with a priority level.
3. Responses are tracked in a thread until an official answer is provided.
4. The RFI is closed with a full audit trail of who responded and when.
Most small A&E firms manage RFIs in email threads and spreadsheets. This template gives you the structure without the overhead of enterprise tools like Procore or Autodesk Build.
What's included
- ✓Sequential RFI numbering per project
- ✓Status tracking: Draft → Open → Responded → Closed
- ✓Priority levels: Low, Normal, High, Urgent
- ✓Ball-in-court assignment tracking
- ✓Due date and response date fields
- ✓Discipline tagging (Architectural, Structural, MEP, Civil)
- ✓Drawing/document reference linkage
- ✓Cost and schedule impact fields
- ✓Response threading with official answer marking
- ✓Full audit trail
Who this is for
Architecture and engineering firms managing design-phase RFIs — particularly firms with 5-25 people who currently track RFIs in email or spreadsheets.
Preview
Template preview
| RFI # | Subject | Description | Discipline | Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #001 | Structural connection at grid B-4 | — | — | Open | High |
| #002 | MEP ceiling height coordination | — | — | Responded | Normal |
| #003 | Fire rating clarification – stair B | — | — | Draft | Urgent |
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