Beyond RFIs: How Barton Malow Uses Issues to Support Lean Construction Workflows
What if every project question didn’t need to start as a formal RFI?
Hear from Lauren Reinke, Director of Design Management at Barton Malow, about how the team uses Issues to support a more collaborative, Lean approach to project communication. Discover how Barton Malow surfaces questions earlier, establishes clear ownership and realistic due dates, and creates consistent rules of engagement across owners, designers, contractors, and trade partners. You’ll also learn how Issues, meetings, and project governance work together to keep decisions and context in one place, while still preserving the role of RFIs when formal documentation is needed.
Watch now for practical lessons on building more collaborative, accountable, and consistent project workflows.
Speakers:
- Lauren Ranke, Director of Design Management | Preconstruction + Planning - Barton Malow
- Matt Racher, Senior Customer Success Manager - Autodesk