# 064 - OFCI: Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed Simply Explained

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Published: 2026-05-04T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/ofci-owner-furnished-contractor-installed/
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## Resource

OFCI (owner furnished, contractor installed) is one of those procurement methods that sounds simple until coordination breaks down on a real project. In this episode, Emily explains what OFCI means, how it compares to CFCI and OFOI, and why splitting the furnish-and-install responsibility creates real risks for owners, contractors, and architects. We walk through the most common OFCI items you'll see on construction projects, the coordination challenges that come with owner-furnished materials including quantity estimation errors, delivery timing, trade coordination, chain of custody, and warranty disputes. Then we break down exactly how OFCI gets documented in Division 01 specifications, individual spec sections, drawings, and contracts. If you're studying for the ARE or CDT exam, this episode covers procurement scenarios you need to understand for PcM, PjM, and CE. 📝 Key topics covered: What OFCI means and how "provide" equals furnish and install in AIA contracts OFCI vs CFCI vs OFOI procurement methods Why owners choose OFCI: cost savings, schedule, quality control, and tax benefits Common OFCI items on construction projects The 5 major OFCI risks: quantity estimation, delivery timing, trade coordination, liability and chain of custody, and warranty disputes How OFCI gets documented in Division 01, specs, drawings, and contracts OFCI scenarios on the PcM, PjM, CE, and CDT exams ⏱️ Chapters: (0:00) Introduction (3:01) What Is OFCI? (5:28) Why Owners Choose OFCI (9:19) Common OFCI Items (10:39) Risks and Coordination Challenges (17:06) How OFCI Gets Documented (20:00) OFCI on the ARE and CDT Exams (22:11) Wrap Up 📖 Read the full blog post: OFCI: Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed Simply Explained 📝 Download the FREE 2-page OFCI study guide: YoungArchitect.com/OFCI…

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