RFI Radar - Intelligent RFI Response Tracking for Subcontractors
8/10
Demand Score
Subcontractors manage 50-100 active RFIs across projects. Missing RFI deadlines causes project delays, penalties, and damaged GC relationships. Each delayed RFI response can trigger thousands in liquidated damages.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$199-399
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
60 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
[Reddit: r/Construction - Managing RFIs in Excel](https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/comments/15zyg9o/how_do_you_manage_rfis/)
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Procore/Autodesk - Designed for GCs, not subcontractor workflows
- Excel spreadsheets - No automation or intelligence
- Email folders - No tracking or deadline management
Must-Have Features for MVP
Email parser for RFI extraction
Multi-project dashboard with deadline alerts
Similar RFI detection and answer suggestions
Mobile app with photo markup
Change order impact tracking
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Integration with various GC platforms
- AI training for construction terminology
- Managing different RFI formats
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Focus on mechanical/electrical subs initially
- Emphasize time savings and deadline compliance
- Offer GC portal integration assistance
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