Archives: Glossary Terms

A visual project scheduling tool.

The section of a construction contract outlining project management responsibilities, administrative procedures, and contractor obligations.

The primary contractor managing construction work.

A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.

A document that provides analysis of soil, rock, and groundwater conditions at a construction site to guide foundation design and excavation.

A reinforced concrete beam placed at or below ground level to distribute loads from a building’s structure to the foundation.

A construction project built on undeveloped land, requiring new infrastructure, utilities, and site preparation.

The total interior floor space of a building, measured from exterior walls, including all usable areas.

Techniques such as soil stabilization, compaction, or grouting used to enhance soil properties before construction.

A contract type in which the contractor is compensated for actual costs incurred plus a fixed fee, with a ceiling price that cannot be exceeded.