Construction administration is the documentation backbone of every construction project. This episode breaks down the five key construction administration documents: RFIs, ASIs, change orders, construction change directives, and supplemental drawings.

We cover when to use each document type, the schedule of values and how AIA G702 and G703 payment applications work, and the submittal review process. We also walk through how to handle non-conforming work and the most common construction administration mistakes.

📝 Key topics covered:

• RFIs, ASIs, change orders, and CCDs: when to use each

• Schedule of values and payment applications (AIA G702 and G703)

• Submittal review process and review stamps

• Handling non-conforming work on site

• Common construction administration mistakes

• Where construction admin shows up on the CE exam

⏱️ Chapters:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:09) How the CE Exam Is Organized

(5:44) What Is Construction Admin?

(8:46) RFIs, ASIs, Change Orders, CCDs

(13:46) Submittal Review Process

(18:50) Schedule of Values and Payments

(25:12) Handling Non-Conforming Work

(30:41) Construction Admin Mistakes

(34:35) How to Study Construction Admin

(41:30) Conclusion

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