Abbreviations Used in Construction Industry - Part 5 (Q to S)

 Dear Readers, 

This is continuation of Part-4. 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. 

291) QA – Quality Assurance – Quality assurance is the overall process. It is the term used in both manufacturing and service industries to describe the systematic efforts taken to assure that the product delivered to customer meet with the contractual and other agreed upon performance, design, reliability, and maintainability expectations of that customer.

292) QC – Quality Control. It is part of the QA process. It's the actual testing and checking of the product. QC focuses on the product to find defects that remain after development.

293) Qlty. – Quality.

294) QMS – Quality Management System.

295) Qty. – Quantity. 

296) QS – Quantity Surveyor.

297) QSC – Quantity Survey Codes.

298) QSPC – Quick-Setting Portland Cement.

299) Quality Assurance – The Process of Verifying that a Construction Project Meets Quality Standards.

300) Quality Control – Ensuring A Construction Project Meets Quality Standards.

301) RCA – Root Cause Analysis. Also called as a Fishbone Analysis. 

302) RCC – Reinforced Cement Concrete.

303) R&D – Research & Development

304) RE – Resident Engineer – In construction, an RE is an engineer who supervises fieldwork on behalf of an owner, client, or design consultant.

305) REBAR (Reinforcing Bar) – This is the reinforcing steel (as opposed to structural steel) that is embedded in structural concrete to allow a member to resist tension, flexing, bending, and torsion.

306) Recon. – Reconciliation.

307) RFI (Request for Information) – A Document Used to Request Clarification or Additional Information from a Contractor or Supplier.

308) RFI (Request for Inspection) – It is Inspection call notice of the works/ Products.

309) RFP (Request for Proposal) – A Request for a Detailed Proposal from a Contractor or Supplier for a Specific Project or Product.

310) RFQ (Request for Quotation) – A Request for a Price Quote for Materials or Services in a Construction Project.

311) RH – Relative Humidity.

312) RHS – Right Hand Side. 

313) Risk Management – The Process of Identifying and Mitigating Potential Risks in a Construction Project.

314) RMC – Ready Mix Concrete, often abbreviated as RMC, is a type of concrete that is manufactured in a batch plant according to a set engineered mix design. This ready-mix concrete definition emphasizes that it is produced under controlled conditions and then delivered to a construction site in a ready-to-use state.

315) RND – Record Notes of Discussion.

316) ROO (Roof Overhang) – The part of a roof that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.

317) Roofing – The Material and Components Cover the Roof of a Building.

318) RT – Radiography Test (X-ray test).

319) RTR – Reliability Test Run. 

320) Safety – The Measures Taken to Prevent Accidents and Injuries on a Construction Site.

321) SAW – Submerged Arc Welding.

322) SCBL – Sub-Contractor Bill.

323) SCC – Special Contract Clauses. It is always superseding the GCC.

324) Schedule – A Timeline for a Construction Project That Outlines Key Milestones and Deadlines.

325) Schedule Of Values – A Document that Outlines the Distribution of Construction Project Payments.

326) SCM – Supply Chain Management.

327) Site Logistics – The Planning and Coordination of Construction Site Activities to Ensure Efficiency and Safety.

328) Site Preparation – The Preparation of a Construction Site for the Start of Construction.

329) SLI – Safe Load Indicator, it is a device installed in mobile or portal crane to alert the operator if load exceeds the safety measure of crane.

330) Smart Building – A Building Equipped with Advanced Technology to Optimize Energy Efficiency and Comfort.

331) SMAW – Shielded metal arc welding. also known as manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding

332) SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) – A documented procedure for a routine task in construction.

333) SOR (Schedule of Rates) – A Document that Outlines unit rates and scope quantities.

334) SOW (Statement of Work) – A Document that Outlines the Scope, Deliverables, And Timeline of a Construction Project.

335) SPT – Standard Penetration Test.

336) SQ. CM – Square Centi meter.

337) SQ. FT – Square Feet.

338) SQ. IN – Square Inches.

339) SQM – Square Metre.

340) SS – Stainless Steel.

341) SSD (Site Specific Data) – Data specific to a construction site, such as soil conditions, topography, and utility locations.

342) Stakeholder Analysis – The Process of Identifying and Evaluating the Interests and Influence of Stakeholders in a Construction Project.

343) Stakeholder Management – The Process of Managing and Communicating with All Stakeholders Involved in a Construction Project.

344) Std. – Standard.

345) Stl – Steel.

346) Strl – Structural. 

347) Subcontractor (S/c)– A Company or Individual Who Performs Work for a Contractor on a Construction Project.

348) Submittal – Documentation or Materials Submitted for Review and Approval in a Construction Project.

349) Sustainability – The Practice of Designing and Constructing Buildings and Infrastructure in an Environmentally Responsible Manner.

350) SWL – Safe Working Load. It is defined as the maximum safe load that the lifting equipment can lift, move, suspend, and lower down to the ground without any problem of breaking.