Beam size confirmation, garage header
openTile transition detail, kitchen to mudroom
answeredElectrical panel location vs. plumbing wet wall
overdueEverything an RFI log actually needs
Numbered & Searchable
Every RFI gets a sequential number and a subject, so it can be referenced in a submittal, email, or change order without ambiguity.
Priority Levels
Low, medium, high, or urgent — so a beam-size question doesn't sit in the same queue as a finish-color clarification.
Due Dates & Overdue Flags
Set a due date on assignment; the status flips to overdue automatically if it passes unanswered, so nothing silently stalls.
Assignable With Answers Logged
Assign to whoever needs to respond, and the answer is logged with a timestamp right alongside the original question.
RFIs live on the same project as the estimate, blueprints, and change orders they affect — so a design clarification that changes cost can turn straight into a change order without re-explaining the question in a second tool.
Common questions
How does Phulax track RFI priority and status?
Every RFI gets a sequential number, a priority (low, medium, high, or urgent), and a status of open, answered, overdue, or closed — so nothing sits unanswered without anyone noticing.
Can I assign an RFI to a specific person with a due date?
Yes — assign an RFI to whoever needs to answer it and set a due date; it moves to "overdue" automatically once that date passes without an answer.
Is the RFI log tied to the rest of the project?
Yes — RFIs live on the same project as your estimate, blueprints, and change orders, so a design clarification and its cost impact stay connected instead of living in a separate email thread.