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What the RFI? is a podcast dedicated to Construction Administration , Contract Administration , and Architectural Project Coordination . Hosted by Matt Brennan , a Construction Administration Leader with over 25 years of experience, the show explores the real-world processes behind successful construction projects, including RFIs, Site Instructions, Change Orders, Construction Contracts, Specifications, Submittals, Deficiencies, Site Meetings, Project Closeout, and consultant coordination. Every episode features practical advice, real project examples, industry technology, AI tools, and workflow improvements designed to help architects, architectural technologists, engineers, consultants, owners, project managers, and general contractors deliver better projects. If you work in architecture, construction, or construction administration, What the RFI? delivers practical insights to h
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhat the RFI? is a podcast dedicated to Construction Administration, Contract Administration, and Architectural Project Coordination. Hosted by Matt Brennan, a Construction Administration Leader with over 25 years of experience, the show explores the real-world processes behind successful construction projects, including RFIs, Site Instructions, Change Orders, Construction Contracts, Specifications, Submittals, Deficiencies, Site Meetings, Project Closeout, and consultant coordination.
What the RFI? is hosted by Matt Brennan. The show has published 51 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Fan Mail: How to Get Into Construction Administration" (21 September 2026, 27 minutes), "Occupancy Inspections: What Building Inspectors Look For" (14 September 2026, 28 minutes), and "50% Canada-U.S. Tariffs Hit Construction: What Happens Next?" (31 August 2026, 26 minutes).
What the RFI? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 51 episodes.
Booking probability for What the RFI? is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What the RFI? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What the RFI?'s contact route on record: public web form.
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Matt Brennan hosts What the RFI?, an arts podcast with 51 episodes published.
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Episode #51
How do you get into Construction Administration? In this special episode of What the RFI? , recorded while on vacation in Tofino, BC, I answer some fan mail from Richard—an experienced Architectural Technologist looking...
Episode #50
Your building is nearly finished. The consultants have signed off. Integrated systems testing is complete. Everyone is talking about move-in day. Now the building inspector is coming. In Episode 50 of What the RFI...
Episode #48
Canada-U.S. tariffs are hitting construction, raising new questions about material costs, steel prices, procurement, contracts, and who ultimately pays when prices suddenly change. With new 50% U.S. tariffs affecting...
Episode #46
You want me to strip what? Some of the biggest financial risks on a construction project happen before the building ever gets out of the ground. In Episode 46 of What the RFI? , Matt Brennan digs into earthworks...
Episode #45
You have 24 months to build a school… yet somehow every deficiency, training session, closeout document, hardware adjustment and commissioning issue seems to appear in the final two weeks before occupancy. Why? In this...
Episode #44
How do you run the first construction site meeting ? In this episode of What the RFI? , Matt Brennan explains how Architects, Contract Administrators, Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, and General Contractors can...
Episode #43
Meeting notes are one of the most important records on a construction project, but what should actually go into them, who should run the meeting, and how detailed do they really need to be? In Episode 43 of What the...
Episode #42
Interested in trying Granola AI? Use my referral link below to receive an extra month free and support the podcast: https://www.granola.ai?via=matt-brennan Meeting minutes are one of the most valuable records in...
Why does Construction Administration so often feel like a battle between Architects and General Contractors? In this episode of What the RFI? , Matt Brennan takes a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges in the...
Episode #40
It’s Halloween, the one day of the year when the scariest things come out of the walls … literally. 👻 In this special Halloween episode of What the RFI? , Matt Brennan is joined by Zach Rapaport to share real-life RFI...
Episode #39
Recorded live at CSI 2025 in Cleveland , this episode of What the RFI brings together Dean Moilanen (Noble Company) and Holly Gotfredson (Finishing Dynamics & American Metalcraft) for a conversation that hits every...
Episode #38
Recorded live from Cleveland, this episode of What the RFI? dives into the energy, insights, and connections shaping CSI National 2025 . Host Matt Brennan sits down with Nish Patel (RIB North America), Eric Letbetter...
After an unexpected career shake-up, Matt Brennan opens up about the true power of your network, the people who rally behind you when life changes overnight. In this episode of What the RFI? , Matt shares how a single...
It’s time to dust off the desk, grab your favourite pen, and roll out the trace because InktoberArchitecture is here! In this episode of What the RFI? , host Matt Brennan welcomes back Nathan Taylor , Building Envelope...
In this episode of What the RFI? , host Matt Brennan sits down live at AIA Aspire 2025 in Asheville, NC, with architect Toby Witte of Wittehaus . Known for designing modern, energy-efficient homes across the Carolinas...
Episode #34
Recorded live at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, NC, this special episode of What the RFI? takes the stage at AIA Aspire 2025 . Host Matt Brennan is joined by an incredible panel of industry leaders: Mark...
In this episode, Matt Brennan hosts Chris and Ryan to discuss the complexities of concrete construction, focusing on RFIs, specifications, and sustainability. They share insights from their experiences, emphasizing the...
Episode #32
In this episode, Matt Brennan discusses the importance of site visits during the summer and provides a comprehensive guide on how to effectively prepare for and conduct site meetings. He emphasizes the need for thorough...
Episode #31
This conversation delves into the complexities of cannabis construction, focusing on the unique challenges faced by professionals in the industry. From navigating legalities and zoning issues to addressing security...
In this engaging episode recorded live at AIA25 in Boston , host Matt Brennan is joined by special guests Dory Azar , architect and principal of Dory Azar Architect Inc., and Dr. Nadia Azar , associate professor of...
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