Discrepancies between actual field conditions and shop drawings are typically addressed by submitting a

• A. RFI
• B. Change order
• C. Submittal
• D. Field order

Answer: (A)

When field conditions don’t match what’s shown in shop drawings, the formal way to get clarity is to submit a Request for Information. An RFI creates an official written path to ask the design team to review the discrepancy and provide guidance, keeping everyone on the same page and avoiding misinterpretation on site. The designer or engineer will compare the as-built conditions with the drawings and respond with a clarification, an updated detail, or instructions on how to proceed. If the resolution ends up changing scope, cost, or schedule, a change in contract may be needed afterward. A submittal is the process of getting product data or shop drawings approved before installation, not resolving field mismatches, and a field order is a on-site directive rather than a formal design clarification.