Use AI to review your RFI before sending it to catch vague questions and missing details that slow answers.

When you draft an RFI to an architect, engineer, or owner, a vague or incomplete question leads to back-and-forth delays that cost you days. Before you hit send, let AI review it as if it's the person receiving it — checking for clarity, missing context, and whether you've given them everything they need to answer quickly. 1. Write your RFI draft as you normally would, including your question, relevant drawing references, and any background context. 2. Copy the entire draft and paste it into ChatGPT or Claude. 3. Ask AI to review it from the recipient's perspective — looking for unclear wording, missing information, or questions that are too broad or confusing. 4. Read the AI feedback carefully and note where it flags vague language, missing drawing callouts, or requests that need more specifics. 5. Revise your RFI based on the suggestions — add clarifying details, tighten your question, and confirm you've referenced the right plans or specs. 6. Paste the revised version back into AI and ask it to confirm the question is now clear and complete before you send it out. This quick review catches the gaps that lead to "can you clarify?" responses and helps you get faster, more useful answers the first time.

March 16, 2026