IT'S ALL ABOUT $$$
THE ESTIMATE CAME BACK TOO HIGH, WHICH WARRANTS AN ___________ EFFORT
VE (VALUE ENGINEERING)
OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURAL, THESE FOLKS DRAWINGS ARE MOST COMMON IN ANY TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
MEP (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING)
IF YOU'RE NOT DRAWING TO SCALE, YOU BETTER SAY WHAT ON YOUR DRAWING
NTS (NOT TO SCALE)
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADAPTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
CBC
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ARCHITECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
AIA (AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS)
THE PROJECT GETS THE GREEN LIGHT DUE TO THE [ROI]
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
MY LAVATORY NOTES TO PROVIDE [HW/CHW]
HOT WATER AND CHILLED WATER
QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS. ALL DAY THEY JUST SEND THIS TO ASK ME MORE QUESTIONS.
RFI (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION)
CURRENTLY UNDER THE 2010 ADOPTED STANDARDS, THIS ENTITY GOVERNS THE DESIGN OF ANY PUBLIC SPACE TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO GOODS, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES.
ADA (AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT)
THIS BUILDING IS A [LEED] BUILDING, BUT WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
THE FINAL COST OF THE PROJECT'S CONTRACT CANNOT EXCEED A SET COST LIMIT.
GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
AVOIDING UNLEVEL SPACE, SOLID BASE, AND VIBRATION ISOLATION, WE TYPICALLY PUT HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THESE.
HKP (HOUSE KEEPING PAD)
IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW MUCH LAND YOU OWN, BUT HOW MUCH SPACE YOU CAN BUILD
FAR (FLOOR AREA RATIO)
AUTODESK REVIT IS KNOWN TO DRAW AND MODEL THROUGH THIS METHOD
BIM (BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING)
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS MUST ABIDE BY THE BUILDING CODES, BUT THIS ENTITY HAS THE FINAL SAY
AHJ (AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION)
THE SPACE ISN'T DONE UNTIL THE [FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT] IS ON SITE AND INSTALLED
FF&E
THE BRUTALIST STYLE USES THESE MODULAR UNITS THAT EMPHASIZE THE RAW AND EXPOSED MATERIALS. ALTHOUGH WE TYPICALLY USE THEM FOR RETAINING WALLS OR FOUNDATIONS.
CMU (CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT)
THE ARCHITECT'S ISSUED DOCUMENT USE TO COMMUNICATE MINOR CHANGES, CLARIFICATIONS, OR ADDITIONS TO THE ORIGINAL PLANS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS.
ASI (ARCHITECT'S SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION)
NOT JUST ANOTHER CARD GAME, BUT SHORTHAND NOTATION THAT APPLIES SPECIFIC DETAIL OR SPECIFICATION IS ASSUMED THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT UNLESS A DIFFERENT DETAIL OR SPECIFICATION IS DESIGNATED
UNO (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
ENTITY PROVIDING OVERSIGHT FOR K-12 SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND VARIOUS OTHER STATE-OWNED AND STATE-LEASED FACILITIES
DSA (DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECTS)
ALL WORK IS ON HOLD TILL WE RECEIVE THE OWNER'S DIRECTIVE TO CONTINUE/START.
NTP (NOTICE TO PROCEED)
MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE FROM THE CITY COMES INTO A BUILDING AND FIRST RUNS THROUGH THE [MDP] PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTING IT TO OTHERS PARTS OF THE BUILDING.
MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
MEASURE TWICE - CUT ONCE. THIS NOTATION ALERTS THE BUILDER THAT DIMENSIONS OR DETAILS NEED TO BE CONFIRMED AGAINST THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION SITE CONDITION.
VIF (VERIFY IN FIELD)
AT RESTROOMS, LAUNDRY, WITHIN 6'-0" OF SINKS, GARAGES, AND OUTDOORS, YOU WOULD SEE THESE BEING USED.
GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER)
CALIFORNIA FIRE PROGRAM THAT PROTECTS LIFE AND PROPERTY THROUGH REGULATING BUILDINGS, CONTROLLING SUBSTANCES QUANTITY IN SPACES, AND STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION.
OSFM (OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL)/SFM (STATE FIRE MARSHALL)