What are typical Construction Administration duties performed by an interior designer?

• A. Respond to RFIs, review submittals, conduct site visits, prepare field reports, coordinate with contractors, and monitor progress.
• B. Review architectural design concepts for client presentation to the owner.
• C. Lead the structural analysis and select structural systems.
• D. Manage advertising and marketing for the project.

Answer: (A)

Construction Administration tasks for interior designers focus on translating the design into a built space and managing the project on site. Responding to RFIs involves clarifying drawing or specification details so the contractor can proceed without costly mistakes. Reviewing submittals and shop drawings ensures that products, finishes, and assemblies meet the design intent before installation. Conducting site visits allows you to verify installations, workmanship, and alignment with plans, catching issues early. Preparing field reports records site conditions, decisions, and changes, keeping the team informed and the project on track. Coordinating with contractors and monitoring progress ties everything together—facilitating communication across trades, managing timing, and ensuring quality control. This set of on-site, documentation, and coordination activities is what interior designers typically perform during construction administration, rather than design concept review, structural engineering, or marketing tasks.