# Anyone figure out how ChatGPT can be used as a tool for our line of work? (writing RFIs)

Commenters use it to draft RFIs, scopes of work tied to the contract documents, delay notice letters, meeting agendas and spec summaries. They say it's "not perfect" and that code references always need double-checking. The pattern that works: give it the actual document text and a clear format, then edit.

Free options: [ChatGPT](/tools/chatgpt) and [Claude](/tools/claude) both have free tiers. For anything with client names, prices or contract terms, a local model keeps it in-house: [Ollama](/tools/ollama) or [LM Studio](/tools/lm-studio), with [AnythingLLM](/tools/anythingllm) or [Open WebUI](/tools/open-webui) as the chat screen. A good RFI prompt: paste the conflicting spec paragraph and drawing note, then ask for "a concise RFI that quotes both references, states the conflict, and proposes a resolution for the design team to confirm." We draft this way in our own contracting work and always review before sending.

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## Sources

- [r/ConstructionManagers: Anyone figure out how ChatGPT can be used as a tool for our line of work?](https://www.reddit.com/r/ConstructionManagers/comments/13dvjx0/anyone_figure_out_how_chatgpt_can_be_used_as_a/)

## Related

- [ChatGPT](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/chatgpt)
- [Claude](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/claude)
- [Ollama](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/ollama)
- [LM Studio](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/lm-studio)
- [AnythingLLM](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/anythingllm)
- [Open WebUI](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/open-webui)

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