“Contractor to coordinate in the field” be like the holy scriptures
2025-12-26 18:34:52
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hadez592 :
Option #1 is “Install as per drawings”
2025-12-26 21:17:39
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jofeedo :
"contractor to verify prior to construction" love that one, it's my fault for not doing, for free, what the architect was paid to do.
2025-12-28 21:33:21
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Master B :
Please reference general note number 1- The plans are diagramttic in nature only, and the contractor shall confirm all existing conditions, and coordinate all work with all trades. If a discrepancy exists, the contractor shall provide the most expensive solution at no additional cost to the owner.
Like water off a ducks back, nothing sticks to the A/E team.
2025-12-26 21:00:53
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hankreaves :
This is so right on. We are doing a HVAC job right now that is already putting up Sheetrock and their are still over 400 open RFIs on mechanical and electrical.
2025-12-29 23:12:38
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Kortney :
Don’t forget the answer “build to code”
2025-12-27 23:31:58
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tectontim :
I guess I’m associate # 5
2025-12-26 18:59:05
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user2947282177176 :
Believe it or not it wasn't like this 50 years ago. There were some really bad Architects but in general they were good and cooperative.
2025-12-27 18:16:20
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Wearsakilt :
Means and methods
2026-01-06 13:29:34
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Steven cantrell :
We always figure it out in the field. Just can’t pass inspection unless the plans match it
2025-12-28 15:37:23
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DJahns3 :
This would be Canon if there were 5 or 6 more people that have to talk this out before we get the RFI back.
2025-12-28 10:04:55
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EVengineer :
The best RFI that I love getting is when I can literally respond to the RFI with a drawing and detail number. Then it’s always ohhh I didn’t see that 🤦♂️
As an architect, I agree. When I started a new job, I focused on catching up on overdue submittals and RFIs, but the company wasn’t receptive. I spoke up, saying we could and should do better by responding to RFIs on time. I even proposed a plan with schedules and team training. That led to probation, and eventually I was fired or asked to resign—for trying to improve the process. Sad, but unfortunately a real part of the profession.
2026-02-06 19:02:21
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Donnie K :
This is so true. Been dealing with this for over 30 year’s. SMH
2025-12-27 12:12:55
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Brunzy90 :
was ummm... this inspired by an interaction with TRC or CiteDesign by chance? Hypothetically.
2025-12-31 22:00:19
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BSdetector1000 :
tbh.... there isn't a need for an architect anymore.
2025-12-27 18:58:39
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TJ1992 :
Sad but true a lot of times.
2026-02-06 01:25:58
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Chuck :
yep
2025-12-27 23:40:48
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oneparin :
It should be within the contract on response times
2026-01-06 05:27:09
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Gary Pritchard :
I'm retired from it now, but I spent 30 years as a field superintendent and boy, the stories I could tell ..😂
2025-12-26 23:46:07
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Taylor Dempsey :
Currently going through this and dreading the RFI response
2025-12-28 04:48:36
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Timothy Davis :
that's about right 🤔
2025-12-27 01:40:52
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Jack Middleton Jr. :
Means and Methods…..🏴☠️
2025-12-27 18:33:58
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Tom :
unbelievable how true this is.
2025-12-27 10:16:30
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Travis68 :
🤣🤣🤣 Funny but true unfortunately
2025-12-27 12:35:09
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