RFIs, change orders, decisions.
Construction and engineering firms generate structured, high-stakes decision trails: RFIs, submittals, change orders and field reports. Identify the company-owned process behind those records, then check whether it can be explained without owner drawings, client specifications or restricted field reports.
Systems to inventory
- Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Project management tools
- Shared drives
Useful context to preserve
- Formal decision records
- Domain expertise in every thread
- Long project timelines
Be careful with
- Client drawings and specs are often client-owned
- Safety incident records need special care
Worked example: A 75-person general contractor (fictional)
Granite Build licenses internal RFI workflows, change-order discussions and field reports from Procore and email. Owner drawings and specifications are excluded; the decision trails around them are in scope.
When it is not worth it
- Most project records belong to owners or designers under contract.
- Safety incident records cannot be separated from the rest.
How it works for construction and engineering
- 01
Describe the records you hold
Systems, history, ownership and exclusions.
- 02
Check fit and approve introductions
A relevant program is a starting point.
- 03
Compare the offers received
Evaluate the same scope and rights.
- 04
Agree on delivery and payment
Sign only when responsibilities are clear.
Assess the buyer against your scope
Ask each buyer to confirm the systems, records and rights it needs. An industry label alone does not establish eligibility. Our buyer comparison links to published program requirements.
Common questions
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Can we license project documents?
Your internal process records may qualify. Drawings and specifications usually belong to the owner or designer, so they are typically excluded.
Explore what your company’s data could be worth.
Describe your systems and history to see a planning estimate. Request a buyer-fit assessment when you are ready. Free for your company, with no obligation.
