| Addendum | An addendum is a formal document issued during bidding to modify or clarify procurement documents. | Contracts & Agreements |
| AOR Architect of Record | The AOR is the licensed architect responsible for the architectural contract documents for a project. | Construction Administration |
| API Application Programming Interface | An API is a defined way for software systems to exchange data or trigger actions. | Project Delivery Methods |
| Approved Equal | Approved equal means a proposed product or system has been accepted as equivalent to the specified requirement. | Specifications & Standards |
| As-Built Drawings | As-built drawings document field conditions and changes from the original construction documents. | Construction Administration |
| Bid Documents | Bid documents are the drawings, specifications, forms, instructions, and contract requirements issued for pricing. | Estimating & Procurement |
| Bid Package | A bid package is a grouped set of scope, drawings, specifications, and instructions issued for pricing. | Estimating & Procurement |
| Budget Estimate | A budget estimate is a cost estimate used to set or test the project budget. | Estimating & Procurement |
| CAD Computer-Aided Design | CAD is software-based drafting and design used to create drawings, details, layouts, and technical documentation. | Project Delivery Methods |
| CD Construction Documents | CDs are the drawings and specifications used for permitting, bidding, and construction. | Project Delivery Methods |
| CDE Common Data Environment | A CDE is a shared digital place where project information is stored, managed, and exchanged. | Project Delivery Methods |
| CDS CSI Dynamic Standards | CDS refers to CSI Dynamic Standards, a standards-related term used in specification and construction information workflows. | Specifications & Standards |
| Civil Drawings | Civil drawings show site-related work such as grading, utilities, drainage, roads, paving, and erosion control. | Specifications & Standards |
| Closeout | Closeout is the process of completing contract requirements and transferring final documentation at the end of construction. | Construction Administration |
| Contract Documents | Contract documents are the written and graphic documents that define the parties' construction obligations. | Contracts & Agreements |
| Control Point | A control point is a known reference point used for survey, layout, measurement, or model alignment. | Construction Administration |
| COR Change Order Request | A COR is a contractor request asking for approval of a change in cost, time, or scope. | Construction Administration |
| CSI Construction Specifications Institute | CSI is the organization behind common construction specification formats and classification systems. | Specifications & Standards |
| CSI Division | A CSI division is a numbered category used in MasterFormat to group related specification sections and work results. | Specifications & Standards |
| Datum | A datum is a reference surface, point, or coordinate basis used for measuring elevations or locations. | Construction Administration |
| DD Design Development | DD is the design phase where the approved schematic design is developed with more detail, coordination, and system decisions. | Project Delivery Methods |
| Detail | A detail is a drawing view that shows a specific construction condition at a larger scale or with more information. | Specifications & Standards |
| Distribution List | A distribution list is a group of people who receive a project document, notice, meeting record, or workflow update. | Construction Administration |
| Division 00 | Division 00 contains procurement and contracting requirements in the project manual. | Specifications & Standards |
| Division 01 | Division 01 is the specifications division that covers general project requirements and administrative procedures. | Specifications & Standards |
| Document Control | Document control is the system for organizing, distributing, tracking, and preserving project documents. | Construction Administration |
| Drawing Log | A drawing log tracks drawing numbers, titles, revisions, dates, and distribution status. | Construction Administration |
| Elevation | An elevation is a drawing view that shows the vertical face of a building, room, wall, or object. | Specifications & Standards |
| EOR Engineer of Record | The EOR is the licensed engineer responsible for engineering documents for a project or discipline. | Construction Administration |
| Field Layout | Field layout is the process of marking project locations in the field from drawings, coordinates, or models. | Construction Administration |
| G712 Shop Drawing and Sample Record | G712 is an AIA form used to track shop drawings, samples, and related submittals. | Construction Administration |
| Instruments of Service | Instruments of service are documents, drawings, models, specifications, and other work products prepared by design professionals for a project. | Contracts & Agreements |
| MasterFormat | MasterFormat is a CSI classification system used to organize construction specifications and work results. | Specifications & Standards |
| MF MasterFormat | MF is shorthand for MasterFormat, CSI's classification system for organizing construction specifications and work results. | Specifications & Standards |
| OC OmniClass | OC is shorthand for OmniClass, a classification system used to organize construction information across multiple tables. | Specifications & Standards |
| OmniClass | OmniClass is a classification system used to organize construction information across facilities, spaces, elements, work results, products, and other tables. | Specifications & Standards |
| PageFormat | PageFormat is a CSI format for presenting specification text consistently on the page. | Specifications & Standards |
| Permit | A permit is an approval from an authority allowing specific construction, demolition, occupancy, or trade work to proceed. | Specifications & Standards |
| Permit Set | A permit set is the drawing and document package submitted to an authority for permit review. | Specifications & Standards |
| Plan View | A plan view is a drawing view looking down from above to show layout and horizontal relationships. | Specifications & Standards |
| Profile | A profile is a side-view representation of elevations along an alignment. | Specifications & Standards |
| Project Engineer | A project engineer supports construction management tasks such as RFIs, submittals, drawings, meeting minutes, and document control. | Construction Administration |
| Project Information Model | A project information model is the structured project information developed during design and construction. | Project Delivery Methods |
| Project Manual | A project manual is a bound or digital set of procurement requirements, contract requirements, and technical specifications. | Specifications & Standards |
| Quantity Takeoff | A quantity takeoff is the process of measuring quantities of work or materials from drawings, models, or field information. | Estimating & Procurement |
| RCP Reflected Ceiling Plan | An RCP is a plan drawing that shows ceiling layout, fixtures, devices, and ceiling-related coordination. | Specifications & Standards |
| Rebar Reinforcing Bar | Rebar is steel reinforcement placed in concrete to help resist tension, cracking, and structural loads. | Specifications & Standards |
| Record Drawings | Record drawings are final drawings updated to reflect documented changes made during construction. | Construction Administration |
| Reflected Ceiling Plan | A reflected ceiling plan is a drawing that shows ceiling layout as if reflected onto a floor plan. | Specifications & Standards |
| Request for Clarification | A request for clarification asks the design team or owner to clarify unclear information before work proceeds. | Construction Administration |
| RFI Request for Information | An RFI is a formal request used to clarify drawings, specifications, contract documents, or project requirements during construction. | Construction Administration |
| Section | A section is a drawing view that cuts through a building, site, or assembly to show internal relationships and heights. | Specifications & Standards |
| SectionFormat | SectionFormat is a CSI format for organizing specification sections into a consistent structure. | Specifications & Standards |
| Shared Coordinates | Shared coordinates are a common coordinate setup used to align models, drawings, surveys, and site information. | Project Delivery Methods |
| Shop Drawing | A shop drawing is a contractor- or fabricator-prepared drawing showing how specific work will be fabricated, assembled, or installed. | Construction Administration |
| Site Plan | A site plan is a drawing that shows the project site, building location, access, utilities, grading, parking, and site improvements. | Specifications & Standards |
| Specifications | Specifications are written requirements that describe materials, products, workmanship, performance, and administrative procedures. | Specifications & Standards |
| Standard Specification | A standard specification is a published set of requirements for a material, product, system, or process. | Specifications & Standards |
| Station | A station is a measured point along an alignment, road, utility, or civil feature. | Construction Administration |
| Structural Steel | Structural steel is steel framing used to support building loads through beams, columns, braces, trusses, or other members. | Specifications & Standards |
| Submittal | A submittal is information submitted by a contractor for review, such as product data, samples, shop drawings, or schedules. | Construction Administration |
| Submittal Package | A submittal package is a grouped set of related submittal items sent or reviewed together. | Construction Administration |
| Submitter | A submitter is the person or company responsible for sending a submittal for review. | Construction Administration |
| Substitution Request | A substitution request asks to use a product, material, system, or method different from what was specified. | Specifications & Standards |
| TOC Table of Contents | A TOC is a table of contents that lists sections, documents, or headings in an organized order. | Specifications & Standards |
| Transmittal | A transmittal is a document used to formally send drawings, submittals, samples, reports, or other project information. | Construction Administration |
| UF UniFormat | UF is shorthand for UniFormat, a classification system that organizes building information by systems and assemblies. | Specifications & Standards |
| UI User Interface | UI is the part of a software product that users see and interact with. | Project Delivery Methods |
| UniFormat | UniFormat is a classification system that organizes building information by systems and assemblies instead of trade work results. | Specifications & Standards |