Are there any RFI and submittal tracking software options that focus on easy adoption for supers and field teams?

Yes — there are several RFI/submittal tracking tools that are designed to be simple enough for supers and field teams to actually use, not just the office.

Options known for easier field adoption

• Autodesk Construction Cloud (Build / BIM 360)
  Strong RFI and submittal workflows, especially if you already use Autodesk. Field-friendly mobile app, but can feel heavier to set up.

• Procore
  One of the most widely used in construction. Good mobile experience, easy for supers to submit and respond, and strong RFI/submittal management. Adoption is usually good because the UI is familiar to many field teams.

• Fieldwire
  Very field-first and easy to adopt. Best known for plans, tasks, and coordination, but can support issue tracking and some submittal-related workflows depending on how you use it. Very approachable for supers.

• Raken
  More focused on daily reports and field productivity, but easier adoption is a strength. If your main goal is lightweight field capture and tracking, it can complement an RFI/submittal process.

• Buildertrend / CoConstruct
  More common in residential/light commercial. Easier UI, but not as robust for complex commercial RFI/submittal workflows.

• Submittal Exchange
  Purpose-built for submittals, especially in more document-heavy workflows. Good if your emphasis is on submittals over broad project management.

What usually drives adoption

If supers and field teams are the priority, look for:

• Mobile-first app
• Very few taps to create/update an RFI
• Photo attachment support
• Offline capability
• Push notifications / email-to-item workflows
• Simple permissions and workflows
• No need to learn a full PM suite to do basic actions

Best bets if “easy adoption” is the top priority

• Procore if you want a full-featured, widely adopted platform
• Fieldwire if you want the simplest field-first experience
• Autodesk Build if you’re already in the Autodesk ecosystem

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a short comparison table,
2. best options by company size, or
3. software specifically for GC supers vs subcontractors.