Dear Readers,
This is continuation of Part-1. One of the major components of successful construction projects is communication. The performance of a project is usually based on metrics such as scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety. Depending on your construction operations, a working glossary of construction acronyms and terms may be useful for employees, as well as clients, subcontractors, and other business partners.
76) DA – Diluted Acetylene. (Used for Gas Cutting purpose).
77) DB – Distribution Board.
78) dB – Decibel. The decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit used to measure sound level.
79) DBB – Design-Bid-Build – This is a common project delivery method where design services and construction are procured separately. The contractor bids on a project based on plans (usually complete) developed by an architect or engineer.
80) DBIA - (Design-Build Institute of America) – A professional organization for the design-build Construction Industry.
81) DBM – Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) is a binder course used for roads and highway works.
82) DFR – Daily Field Report.
83) DIA – Diameter. This refers to the measured distance across the face of a cylindrical or circular element, such as a drilled shaft or pipe.
84) Dispute Resolution – The Process of Resolving Disputes.
85) DIM – Dimension.
86) DIY – Do it Yourself.
87) DL – Dead Load.
88) DLR – Daily Labour Report.
89) Doc. – Document.
90) DOR – Divisional of Responsibilities.
91) DPR – Daily Progress Report.
92) DPT – Dye Penetration Test.
93) DTS – Daily Task Sheet.
94) DW – Dry Weight.
95) DWG – Drawing. In computer-aided design and drafting and architectural contexts, this is an abbreviation for drawing, as in a construction sheet or blueprint.
96) EA – Each. “EA” is used to quantify items that are counted as whole units.
97) EAC – Estimate at Completion – In earned value analysis, this is the expected cost when the project is complete.
98) Earth Works – All type of under the earth works. Like- Excavation, Back Fill, Sand Fill, Disposal of surplus earth.
99) E&C – Engineering & Construction.
100) ECC – Erection Completion Certificate. It is a form of clearance to proceed the commissioning activities. (It is a certificate or undertaking given by all departments like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, C&I that all works are completed as per drawing)
101) ECO – Economiser Coil. It is a part of boiler pressure part.
102) E&I / I&E – Electrical and Instrumentation.
103) EIC – Engineer In-Charge, who is holding authorise to Execute the Job.
104) EIFS – (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) – A wall cladding used for insulation and aesthetics.
105) EIR – (Environmental Impact Report) – A Document That Assesses the Potential Environmental Impacts of a Construction Project.
106) EJ – Expansion Joint.
107) EL – Existing Level.
109) ELCB – Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker, it is a safety device used in electrical installations with high Earth impedance to prevent shock.
110) Electrical Services – The Provision of Electrical Services for a Construction Project.
111) Environmental Management – The Management and Control of Environmental Impacts in a Construction Project.
112) E&O – Errors & Omissions- This refers to mistakes, oversights or missing details in a set of construction drawings.
113) EOR – (Engineer of Record) – The licensed professional engineer responsible for the design of a construction project.
114) EOT – Extension of Time.
115) EP – Earthing Pit.
116) EPC – Engineering, Procurement & Construction.
117) EQPT. – Equipment.
118) Equipment Management – The Process of Managing and Coordinating the Use of Equipment on a Construction Site.
119) ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning.
120) ETC – Estimate to Complete – This is the remaining cost expected to complete a project.
121) EST. – Estimate.
122) EV – Earned Value – EV is the percent of the total budget that is completed at a given point in the project duration.
123) Excavation – The Removal of Soil or Rock to Create a Foundation or Basement.
124) EXW – Extra Works denotes work executed away from the scope of works.
125) FA – Fire Alarm.
126) Façade – The Exterior Surface of a Building.
127) Facility Management – The Management and Maintenance of a Building or Infrastructure After Completion.
128) FAT – Factory Acceptance Test.
129) FB – Floor Beam.
131) FDAS – Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
132) FES – Field Engineering Service. It is used to do site / field engineering at construction site.
133) F&F – Full and Final.
134) FF – Fire Fighting.
135) FFC – Financial Forecast. It is used to forecast the fund requirement for site execution.
136) FFL – Finished Floor Level.
137) FGL – Finished Ground Level.
138) FH – Fire Hydrant.
139) Field Measurement – The Process of Measuring and Documenting the Dimensions and Location of Elements in a Construction Project.
140) FIM – Free Issue Material.
141) FL – Floor Level.
142) Float – The Amount of Time Available in a Construction Project Schedule to Complete a Task Without Delaying the Overall Project Completion Date.
143) FOB – Foot Over Bridge.
144) FOC – Face of Concrete.
145) FOF – Face of Finish.
146) Foundation (Fdn) – The Underlying Structure of a Building that supports its weight.
147) Formwork / Framing – The Structure of a Building That Provides Support for Walls and Roof.
148) FoS – Factor of Safety.
149) FQP – Field Quality Plan. It is the construction test checks during execution to ensure the required quality of job.
150) FY – Fiscal Year / Financial Year.
