Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
How to Write an RFI in Layer
RFIs are a routine part of construction administration, but the way they are documented and tracked has a direct impact on response time and coordination.
In this short video, Giorgios from Layer’s Customer Success team demonstrates how to create and manage an RFI using Layer. The walkthrough focuses on practical execution, not theory. You will see how to document an RFI directly from drawings, attach context, assign responsibility, and generate a clean report without duplicating work.
Layer works across desktop, mobile, tablet, and Revit, making it easy to capture RFIs whether you are in the office or on site.
Video Walkthrough: Creating an RFI in Layer
In the video, you will learn how to:
Open an active project in Layer
Use a prebuilt RFI template to standardize your workflow
Create an RFI directly from a drawing or floor plan
Add a clear question, background context, and due date
Attach photos, sketches, or reference documents
Assign the RFI to a team member or external collaborator
Track status changes from open to closed
Export RFIs as formatted PDF reports
As RFIs are created, Layer automatically builds a live report. You can export a single RFI or a full log at any point, without reformatting or copying data into another tool.
Why Teams Use Layer for RFIs
Layer is designed to reduce friction in construction communication. Instead of managing RFIs across emails, spreadsheets, and PDFs, everything stays connected to the project data.
With Layer, you can:
Create RFIs in direct context with drawings and models
Keep questions, responses, and attachments in one place
Avoid duplicate entries across multiple tools
Maintain a clear audit trail for construction administration
This makes RFIs easier to respond to and easier to reference later in the project.
Related Resources
If you want to go deeper into RFIs and construction documentation, these resources may be helpful:
How to Write an RFI in Layer
RFIs are a routine part of construction administration, but the way they are documented and tracked has a direct impact on response time and coordination.
In this short video, Giorgios from Layer’s Customer Success team demonstrates how to create and manage an RFI using Layer. The walkthrough focuses on practical execution, not theory. You will see how to document an RFI directly from drawings, attach context, assign responsibility, and generate a clean report without duplicating work.
Layer works across desktop, mobile, tablet, and Revit, making it easy to capture RFIs whether you are in the office or on site.
Video Walkthrough: Creating an RFI in Layer
In the video, you will learn how to:
Open an active project in Layer
Use a prebuilt RFI template to standardize your workflow
Create an RFI directly from a drawing or floor plan
Add a clear question, background context, and due date
Attach photos, sketches, or reference documents
Assign the RFI to a team member or external collaborator
Track status changes from open to closed
Export RFIs as formatted PDF reports
As RFIs are created, Layer automatically builds a live report. You can export a single RFI or a full log at any point, without reformatting or copying data into another tool.
Why Teams Use Layer for RFIs
Layer is designed to reduce friction in construction communication. Instead of managing RFIs across emails, spreadsheets, and PDFs, everything stays connected to the project data.
With Layer, you can:
Create RFIs in direct context with drawings and models
Keep questions, responses, and attachments in one place
Avoid duplicate entries across multiple tools
Maintain a clear audit trail for construction administration
This makes RFIs easier to respond to and easier to reference later in the project.
Related Resources
If you want to go deeper into RFIs and construction documentation, these resources may be helpful:
How to Write an RFI in Layer
RFIs are a routine part of construction administration, but the way they are documented and tracked has a direct impact on response time and coordination.
In this short video, Giorgios from Layer’s Customer Success team demonstrates how to create and manage an RFI using Layer. The walkthrough focuses on practical execution, not theory. You will see how to document an RFI directly from drawings, attach context, assign responsibility, and generate a clean report without duplicating work.
Layer works across desktop, mobile, tablet, and Revit, making it easy to capture RFIs whether you are in the office or on site.
Video Walkthrough: Creating an RFI in Layer
In the video, you will learn how to:
Open an active project in Layer
Use a prebuilt RFI template to standardize your workflow
Create an RFI directly from a drawing or floor plan
Add a clear question, background context, and due date
Attach photos, sketches, or reference documents
Assign the RFI to a team member or external collaborator
Track status changes from open to closed
Export RFIs as formatted PDF reports
As RFIs are created, Layer automatically builds a live report. You can export a single RFI or a full log at any point, without reformatting or copying data into another tool.
Why Teams Use Layer for RFIs
Layer is designed to reduce friction in construction communication. Instead of managing RFIs across emails, spreadsheets, and PDFs, everything stays connected to the project data.
With Layer, you can:
Create RFIs in direct context with drawings and models
Keep questions, responses, and attachments in one place
Avoid duplicate entries across multiple tools
Maintain a clear audit trail for construction administration
This makes RFIs easier to respond to and easier to reference later in the project.
Related Resources
If you want to go deeper into RFIs and construction documentation, these resources may be helpful:
