Digital Twin

A digital replica of physical assets, processes, people, places, systems and devices that can be used for various purposes.

Digital Twin

A real-time virtual representation of a physical asset.

Disaster Recovery Plan

A documented process or set of procedures to recover and protect a business IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster, accident or emergency.

Dispute Resolution Board (DRB)

A panel of neutral experts established to resolve disputes during construction, reducing the need for litigation.

Disruptive Innovation

A new product, service, or business model that creates a new market or disrupts an existing one, often by offering a simpler, cheaper, or more convenient alternative to established offerings.

Diversification

A growth strategy that involves expanding into new products, services, or markets, in order to reduce risk and capture new opportunities.

Downtime

The period during which work on a construction site is halted due to equipment failure, adverse weather, or other disruptions.

Draw Request

A formal request submitted by the contractor to release project funds based on work completed in a given period.

Earned Schedule (ES)

A project management metric that extends Earned Value Management (EVM) by predicting schedule performance and forecasting completion dates.

Economic Life

The period during which a building or infrastructure remains cost-effective before requiring major upgrades or replacement.

Emergency Response Plan

A course of action developed to mitigate the damage of potential events that could endanger an organization’s ability to function.