Construction Management
Overview

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

  1. Create RFI with question
  2. Submit to architect/engineer
  3. Track response time
  4. Receive and distribute answer
  5. Close RFI

Submittals

Get approval for products and materials before use.

Submittal Types

  • Product data sheets
  • Shop drawings
  • Samples
  • Certifications
  • Test reports

Submittal Workflow

  1. Create submittal package
  2. Submit for review
  3. Receive status (Approved, Approved as Noted, Revise, Rejected)
  4. Address comments if needed
  5. 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