Create an RFI (iOS)

Objective

To create an RFI from an iOS mobile device.

Things to Consider

• Required User Permissions:
  • To create an RFI in 'Draft' or 'Open' status, 'Admin' permissions on the project's RFIs tool.
  • To create an RFI in 'Draft' status, 'Standard' on the project's RFIs tool.
• Additional Information:
  • Duplicate RFI numbers are NOT permitted. See Can I create an RFI with a duplicate number? 
  • To learn about automated email notifications, see When does the RFIs tool send email notifications? and How do I control which emails are sent by Procore during the RFI process?

Steps

1. Navigate to the RFIs tool from your iOS mobile device.
2. Tap the plus  icon. 
3. Tap to enter information into the following fields as appropriate:
   Note: An asterisk (*) denotes a required field.
   • Subject*: Enter the subject for the RFI. This will appear as the title when viewing RFIs.
   • Status*: Tap Open or Draft to indicate the status of the RFI.
     Note: 'Standard' users can only create 'Draft' RFIs. See What is a 'Draft' RFI? 
   • Question*: Enter your question and any additional background information that may be needed to properly answer the question.
   • If you want to add files to the RFI, choose from the following options:
     •  Camera: Tap to open your device's camera and take a photo.
     •  Library: Tap to select an image from your device's photo library.
     •  Files: Tap to select a saved file from your device's files.
        
   • RFI Manager*: Tap to select the person you want to assign as RFI Manager.
   • Assignees*: Tap to select any team members you want to add as assignees for the RFI. See Who can be designated as an 'Assignee' on an RFI? 
     Note: If you want to require that an assignee adds a response, tap the 'Response Required' toggle to the ON  position.
   • Due Date*: Tap to select the due date for responding to the RFI. By default, RFIs are due within three (3) calendar.
   • Received From: Tap to select who the RFI was received from. 
   • Responsible Contractor: This field is automatically populated based on the person selected in the Received From field. 
   • Distribution List: Tap to add relevant users to the RFI's distribution list. 
   • Spec Section: Tap to select the spec section associated with the RFI.
   • Location: Tap to select a Location associated with the RFI.
   • RFI Stage: Tap to select a Project Stage associated with the RFI.
   • Schedule Impact: Tap to select whether there will be a schedule impact associated with the RFI.
   • Cost Impact: Tap to select whether this RFI might impact the project's total cost. 
   • Cost Code: Select a cost code associated with the RFI.
   • Private: If you want to set the RFI to Private, tap the toggle to the ON position.
4. Tap Save.

See Also

• Respond to an RFI (iOS)
• Edit an RFI (iOS)