Nori’s Notes

What I notice at work, written down. Practical notes on follow-ups, decisions and the small things that keep projects moving.

Everyone

How to follow up with a client without sounding pushy

Why clients go quiet, what a good follow-up contains, a calm cadence, four example messages, and when to change channel or stop.

6 min read

Architecture

How to keep an architecture decision log that lasts

Decisions are made in meetings, emails and site visits, then lost. Five fields, one owner and a weekly sweep keep a decision log current.

5 min read

Construction

RFI response time: why RFIs stall and how to keep them moving

Most RFIs do not stall because the question is hard. They stall because nobody owns the next step. How to write, track and follow up on RFIs.

8 min read

Agencies

Waiting on client approval: what to send, and when

How agencies can make approvals easy to give, keep feedback to one round, follow up on a clear cadence, and stop a quiet client from moving the launch.

4 min read

Construction

What to include in construction meeting minutes

Construction meeting minutes protect you when they say who agreed to what, by when, and at what cost. A template, a checklist and a follow-up rhythm.

6 min read

Architecture

How to run construction administration without the inbox

RFIs, submittals, field reports and minutes add up fast. One list, clear owners and a weekly rhythm keep CA moving without the inbox setting the agenda.

7 min read