Understanding RFI Response Rate
How we calculate. Response % = on-time RFI answers ÷ RFIs issued × 100. The form uses the same arithmetic as the worked examples on this page. See our methodology and accuracy policy.
Real-world scenario: A typical RFI Response Rate case uses answered in sla 42 and rfis issued 50. Enter the same figures below to reproduce the worked path.
What is RFI Response Rate?
A coordination KPI for design and CM teams. Late RFIs often drive field delays and change risk.
- Define the SLA clock
- Same issue set in both fields
- Segment by discipline
The Formula
Worked Example
Common Use Cases
- Design team SLAs: answer speed
- GC coordination: bottleneck RFIs
- Owner reports: information flow
Pro Tips
- Exclude withdrawn RFIs if policy says so
- Track average days separately
- Link late RFIs to delay logs
Limitations: RFI Response Rate results are educational construction planning aids—not engineering, safety, legal, or cost-estimating advice. Confirm definitions with your project controls, safety, and contract documents. For earned-value SPI/CPI see the Professional hub.
FAQ
Issued or open RFIs?
This form uses RFIs issued in the period as the denominator. Open-inventory variants need a labeled snapshot base.
What if RFIs issued is 0?
Response rate is undefined—enter a positive issued count.
Authoritative References
For construction project controls and safety rate concepts, consult: