Energy Modeling

A simulation process used to predict a building’s energy consumption, efficiency, and environmental impact before construction.

Environmental sustainability

The practice of operating in a way that minimizes negative impact on the natural environment and promotes long-term ecological health and resilience.

Equipment Utilization Rate

A measure of how effectively construction machinery and tools are used compared to their total available operational time.

Ergonomic Assessment

An evaluation of a workspace to identify and quantify ergonomic risk factors.

Ergonomics

The study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities.

Escrow Account

A financial arrangement where funds are held by a third party and released based on predefined project milestones or conditions.

Espoused values

The stated values and beliefs that an organization claims to hold, as articulated in its mission statement, website, or other public communications.