Industry Guide
ASI, RFI, and Change Orders: The Distinct Construction Documents Contractors Constantly Mix Up
Architect's Supplemental Instructions (ASI), Requests for Information (RFI), and change orders are three distinct instruments with different purposes, authority, and cost implications. Confusing them produces disputes about whether instructions added scope, whether costs are recoverable, and who authorized what. Understanding the differences protects contractors from performing work they can't bill for.
Jordan Patel5 min read