Building Envelope

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The physical separator between the interior and exterior of a building, including walls, floors, roofs, windows, and doors.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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An intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.

Building Management System (BMS)

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A computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical equipment.

Building-Related Illness (BRI)

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A diagnosable illness with identifiable symptoms that can be directly attributed to airborne building contaminants.

Business Continuity Management

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A holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organization and the impacts to business operations those threats, if realized, might cause.

Business Impact Analysis

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A process that identifies and evaluates the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations as a result of a disaster, accident or emergency.

Buyout Phase

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The phase when subcontracts are awarded before construction.

CAFM

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Computer-Aided Facility Management