| As-builts | Drawings showing how a project was actually installed, including changes made during construction. |
| Bid Package | Documents sent to contractors or vendors so they can prepare pricing, including drawings and scope. |
| Blueprints / Drawings / ISO drawings | Technical plans showing layout and installation details; ISO drawings show 3D routing or connection views. |
| Change Order | A documented change to project scope, price, or timeline after work has started. |
| Cost codes | Number or category system used to track labor, materials, and expenses for parts of a job. |
| Design-build | Project method where one company handles both design and construction under one contract. |
| HVAC | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems controlling temperature, airflow, and air quality. |
| Job costing | Tracking all expenses related to a job to measure profitability. |
| PO (Purchase Order) | Official document authorizing the purchase of materials or services from a vendor. |
| RFI (Request for Information) | Formal question submitted to clarify drawings, specifications, or project requirements. |
| RFQ (Request for Quote) | Request sent to vendors or subcontractors asking them to provide pricing. |
| Scope of Work (SOW) | Detailed description of work that will be performed including responsibilities and deliverables. |
| Task code | Tracking code identifying specific work activities for scheduling, labor tracking, or billing. |
| Time and Materials (T&M) | Billing method charging customers based on actual labor hours and materials used. |
| Write up | Documentation describing work completed including notes, labor, and materials. |
| Yellow Sheet | Internal estimating document breaking down project costs and requirements. |
| Quote | Price estimate provided to a customer before work begins. |
| RFCO | Request for Change Order used to request approval and pricing before issuing an official change order. |
| Schedule of Values | Breakdown of the total contract price into smaller sections used to track progress and billing. |
| Estimate | Calculated prediction of how much a project or job will cost. |
| JHA | Job Hazard Analysis identifying potential hazards and safety controls before work begins. |
| Procurement / Purchasing | Process of obtaining materials, equipment, or services including vendor selection and purchase orders. |
| Submittals | Documents or product information submitted for approval before installation. |
| Bid | Formal price proposal submitted to win a project based on plans, specifications, and scope. |
| BIM (Building Information Modeling) | Digital 3D model used to plan and coordinate building systems and detect conflicts. |
| Buy out | Process of selecting vendors or subcontractors and finalizing contracts after winning a project. |
| Buy out request | Internal request asking for approval to purchase materials or award work to vendors or subcontractors. |
| CAD (Computer-Aided Design) | Software used to create technical drawings and layouts for construction and design. |
| Closeout | Final stage of a project when work is completed and final documentation and billing are finished. |
| Daily report | Record documenting job site activity including work completed, labor hours, materials, and issues. |
| Drafting (MAM Version) | Process of creating technical drawings using company-specific drafting standards and software. |
| Drawings | Technical plans showing project layout, measurements, and installation details. |
| Fieldwork order (Work Order) | Document or system record authorizing technicians or crews to perform specific work. |
| Foreman | Field supervisor responsible for managing crews, productivity, safety, and job coordination. |
| General contractor | Company responsible for managing the overall construction project and subcontractors. |
| Journeyperson | Skilled trades worker qualified to perform work independently after completing training. |
| Leveling sheet | Document comparing vendor or subcontractor pricing side-by-side for evaluation. |
| MEP | Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing building systems. |
| Punch list | List of incomplete or incorrect items that must be fixed before project completion. |
| RFP (Request for Proposal) | Document requesting detailed project proposals including pricing and approach. |
| Rough-in | Construction stage where major systems like piping or wiring are installed before finishing surfaces. |
| Shop drawings | Detailed drawings showing how equipment or systems will be fabricated and installed. |
| Specifications | Written technical requirements describing materials, installation methods, and quality standards. |
| Subcontractor | Company hired to perform specialized portions of a project. |
| VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) | Use of digital modeling and coordination technology to improve construction planning and accuracy. |
