Dear Readers,
This is continuation of Part-2. Successful project delivery includes both written and oral communication is more important. For communication it is mandatory to understand the acronyms and terms used in construction industry.
151) GA – General Arrangement. A general arrangement drawing (GA drawing) is a contract document, which records information needed to understand the general arrangement structural elements on a project.
152) Galv. – Galvanized.
153) Gantt Chart – A Graphical Representation of a Construction Project Schedule, Showing Tasks, Dependencies, and Durations.
154) GC (General Contractor) – A Company That Manages and Coordinates the Construction Process from Start to Finish.
155) GCC – General Contract Clauses. It is a part of tender documents.
156) GCW – General Civil Works.
157) GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) – An electrical safety device that protects against electrical shock.
158) GI – Galvanised Iron.
159) GL – Ground Level.
160) Glazing – The Installation of Glass in Windows, Doors, And Skylights.
161) GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding. and flux cored arc welding (FCAW). sometimes referred to by its subtypes metal inert gas (MIG) and metal active gas (MAG)
162) GMP- Guaranteed Maximum Price – This is the maximum amount of labour, materials, and profit costs that a contractor can charge for a project.
163) GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) – A technology used for subsurface imaging in construction.
164) Grading – The Process of Creating a Level Surface on a Construction Site.
165) GRP – Glass Reinforced Plastic / Polymers / Polyester.
166) GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding.
167) GWL – Ground Water Level.
168) Hardscaping – The Design and Construction of Non-Vegetative Elements in Outdoor Spaces, Such as Patios, Walkways, And Retaining Walls.
169) HL – High Level.
170) HR – Human Resources.
171) HRS – Hot Rolled Steel.
172) HSE / EHS / SHE – Health, Safety & Environment.
173) HSFG – High Strength Friction Grip. One type of fastener.
174) HSS – Hollow Structural Section.
175) HT – High Tensile.
176) HV – High Voltage.
177) HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) – The Systems and Components of a Building That Provide Heating, Cooling, and Air Circulation.
178) ICE – Institution of Civil Engineers.
179) ICT – Institute of Concrete Technology
180) ID/OD- Inside Diameter/Outside Diameter – For piping, the inside diameter refers to the width of the pipe opening. The outside diameter is the sum of the inside diameter and twice the pipe wall thickness.
181) IDCT – Induced Draft Cooling Tower.
182) IFB – Information for Bidders. It is a sealed bidding process used when a department has a clear description of the project scope, requirements, and proposer qualifications.
183) IFC – Issued for Construction. “IFC” means the Contractor's Documents to be issued for construction of the Works that have been subject to all necessary approvals, verification, certification and release of applicable Hold Points required under this Contract.
184) IIE – Institute of Industrial Engineers.
185) IL – Invert Level.
186) In. – Inch.
187) IPS flooring – IPS flooring stands for Indian patent stone flooring, it is a basic type of flooring which provides good wearing properties.
188) ITB – Invitation to Bid. It is an official document issued by a project owner that targets contractors to solicit bids for a construction project. The ITB provides all bidders with information about the project including scope, duration, submission guidelines and minimum qualifications.
189) ITP – Inspection Test Plan. (Similar to FQP). It's a plan that lists what tests and inspections should be performed throughout each phase of a project.
190) ISBL – Inside Battery Limit. It is the barricading of work limits.
191) ISO – International Organisation for Standardisation
192) ISO Drg. – Isometric Drawing used for Piping works.
193) IoT (Internet of Things) – The Integration of Devices with Internet Connectivity to Collect and Exchange Data.
194) JCB – J C Bamford (plant manufacturer) Construction equipment manufacturer. World leaders in backhoe loaders and telehandlers.
195) JCR – Job Cost Report.
196) JD – Job Detail or Job Description. This is a written summary of the responsibilities, activities, qualifications, and skills required for a job position.
197) Jt. – Joint.
198) JV – Joint Venture. JV is a business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task. This task can be a new project or any other business activity.
199) Kg. – Kilogramme.
200) KoM – Kick Off Meeting. (KoM) was to create the basis for a smooth project development, to review the overall Project timetable and to fine tune the work of the Consortium. After welcoming the participants, the meeting agenda was approved by the Consortium.
201) KPI – Key Performance Indicators. It is a measurable and quantifiable metric used to track progress towards a specific goal or objective.
202) kW – Kilowatt.
203) LC – Letter of Credit. A Letter of Credit (LC) is a document that guarantees the buyer’s payment to the sellers. It is issued by a bank and ensures timely and full payment to the seller.
204) LD – Liquidated Damages – While drafting a contract, these are damages for an injured party to collect compensation for a breach of contract. In construction contracts, a contractor is often charged LDs for each day that a project goes beyond the agreed-upon completion date.
205) Landscaping – The Design and Construction of Outdoor Spaces, Including Plants, Trees, And Other Vegetation.
206) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) – A Certification System Recognizing Best-In-Class Building Strategies and Practices.
207) LHS – Left Hand Side.
208) Lifecycle Cost Analysis – The Analysis of The Total Cost of a Construction Project Over Its Lifetime.
209) LL – Live Load.
210) LMP – Labour, Material, Plant and Machinery. These are the basic requirements of Resources.
212) LOA – Letter of Authorisation. It is a legal document in which the executing party makes certain assertions to a service provider about their authorization.
213) LOD (Level of Detail) – The Level of Detail Required in a Construction Document or Model.
214) LOI – Letter of Intent. Letter of Intent is a document declaring the preliminary commitment of one party to do business with another party.
215) LOP – Loss of Pay.
216) LOTO – Lock-Out, Tag-Out. This is a set of procedures that are used to ensure that equipment or systems are shut down, inoperable, and (where relevant) de-energized prior to any maintenance or repair work.
217) LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Also called liquid petroleum gas is a flammable blend of hydrocarbon gases applicable for fuel in heating, cooking, and automotive appliances.
218) Lqd. – Liquid.
219) LS – Lumpsum – Strictly speaking, a lump sum is a single payment of money instead of payment instalments.
220) LTI – Lost Time Injury. (LTI) is something that results in a fatality, permanent disability, or time lost from work. It could be as little as one day or a shift off work being lost, or months of rehabilitation.
