No More RFIs Lost in Email. No More Missed Deadlines.

Track every RFI from creation to close-out with enforced SLAs, automatic escalation, and a complete audit trail. Link submittals to RFIs and design coordination — so nothing falls through the cracks.

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The RFI Black Hole

  • 1RFIs are sent via email and tracked in spreadsheets — responses take weeks with no accountability
  • 2Submittal registers live in Excel with no link to the actual documents or approval status
  • 3Design conflicts are discovered on site because RFIs were answered in isolation without cross-discipline visibility
The Solution

Arkan RFI & Submittal Management Capabilities

RFI Lifecycle Tracking

Create, assign, and track RFIs with automatic numbering, priority levels, and linked drawings. Every RFI has a clear owner, due date, and response trail.

SLA Enforcement & Escalation

Set response deadlines by RFI priority. The system sends automatic reminders and escalates overdue RFIs to project managers and consultants.

Integrated Submittal Register

Manage material submittals, shop drawings, and method statements in a single register. Track review cycles with status codes (A, B, C, D) aligned to consultant workflows.

Design Coordination Links

Link RFIs to specific drawing areas, BOQ items, and related submittals. Cross-discipline visibility ensures answers consider all impacts before response.

How It Works

Simple 4-Step Process

1

Create: Raise an RFI with description, priority, linked drawings, and assignee

2

Track: Monitor response status with SLA countdown timers and automatic escalation

3

Review: Consultant responds with attachments; contractor acknowledges or requests clarification

4

Close: RFI is closed with a final response log, linked to the submittal register for record-keeping

Key Benefits

Measurable Impact

RFI Response Time

65% faster

SLA enforcement with automatic escalation

Submittal Resubmissions

40% fewer

Cross-linked RFIs clarify requirements upfront

Design Conflicts Found on Site

Near Zero

Cross-discipline coordination before response

Works seamlessly with other Arkan features

RFI & Submittal Management integrates with Submittals, Drawing Collaboration, Workflow Engine and more for a complete construction management solution.

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