Construction Management
Track RFIs, submittals, permits, and daily logs.
Overview
Construction-specific tracking for:
- RFIs - Request for Information
- Submittals - Product approvals
- Permits - Building permits
- Daily Logs - Job site reports
RFIs
Request for Information - formal questions requiring answers.
When to Use
- Drawing unclear
- Specification conflict
- Missing information
- Design questions
RFI Workflow
- Create RFI with question
- Submit to architect/engineer
- Track response time
- Receive and distribute answer
- Close RFI
Submittals
Get approval for products and materials before use.
Submittal Types
- Product data sheets
- Shop drawings
- Samples
- Certifications
- Test reports
Submittal Workflow
- Create submittal package
- Submit for review
- Receive status (Approved, Approved as Noted, Revise, Rejected)
- Address comments if needed
- Proceed with approved items
Permits
Track building permits and inspections.
Permit Information
- Permit type
- Number
- Issue date
- Expiration
- Status
Inspections
Schedule and track:
- Inspection type
- Date/time
- Result (Pass/Fail)
- Notes
⚠️
Never proceed with work requiring inspection until it's approved. BuildVision tracks what's pending.
Daily Logs
Document what happens on site each day.
What to Log
- Weather conditions
- Workers present
- Work performed
- Materials received
- Delays or issues
- Visitors
- Safety observations
Why It Matters
- Dispute protection
- Progress tracking
- Historical record
- Communication tool
Linking Everything
These items connect:
- RFI answers affect submittals
- Permits required for inspections
- Daily logs reference all activities
- Everything ties to projects
Reports
RFI Log
All RFIs with status:
- Response times
- Open items
- By discipline
Submittal Log
All submittals:
- Approval status
- Review times
- Pending items
Permit Status
Active permits:
- Upcoming expirations
- Pending inspections
- Compliance status
Daily Report Summary
Activity over time:
- Hours worked
- Weather impact
- Progress narrative
Next Steps
- RFIs - Manage questions
- Submittals - Product approvals
- Permits - Building permits
- Daily Logs - Site reporting