Building Information Modelling (BIM) - a process for creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its whole life cycle. As part of this process, a coordinated digital description of every aspect of the built asset is developed, using a set of appropriate technology. It is likely that this digital description includes a combination of information-rich 3D models and associated structured data such as product, execution and handover information.

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

Construction Specification Institute (CSI) - founded in 1948. It is a national association that focuses on the standards and protocols for the construction of buildings.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - consists of attending talks and seminars from suppliers and staying up to date with new product developments in the Design and building industry.

Delivery and Install (D&I) - the delivery and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Acoustic test results are expressed as decibels (dB) of sound reduction, how much the product reduces the transmission of sound between rooms. The higher the dB rating the more sound reduction the partition will perform.

Disability Discrimination Act Compliant (DDA Compliant). The DDA is a law to protect anyone with a disability. The DDA defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”.

Drawing (DWG) - File name for Drawings in CAD

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) - indoor conditions in a building related to the health of those who occupy it. IEQ includes factors such as lighting, air quality, and damp conditions.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Joints Tribunal Contract (JCT) - produces standard forms of contract for construction, guidance notes and other standard documentation for use in the construction industry in the United Kingdom

Light Reflectance Value (LBV) in architecture, light reflectance value, is a measure of visible and usable light that is reflected from a surface when illuminated by a light source.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

Raised Access Flooring (RAF)

Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally. It was founded for the advancement of architecture under its Royal Charter granted in 1837, three supplemental charters and a new charter granted in 1971.