Safety Culture
The collection of beliefs, perceptions and values that employees share in relation to risks within an organization.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A document that provides information on the properties, handling, and hazards of chemicals used in construction.
SBS
Sick Building Syndrome
Scaffolding Erection Plan
A detailed plan outlining the design, installation, and safety measures for temporary scaffolding structures used in construction.
Scenario Planning
A strategic planning technique that involves exploring multiple possible future scenarios, in order to identify potential risks and opportunities and develop contingency plans.
Schedule Baseline
The approved project schedule.
Scope Creep
The uncontrolled expansion of project scope.
Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC)
A highly flowable type of concrete that spreads into place without the need for mechanical vibration, improving construction efficiency.
Sheet Piling
A retaining wall system made of steel, vinyl, or timber sheets driven into the ground to provide structural support in excavation and waterfront projects.
Shotcrete
A method of applying concrete or mortar through a high-pressure hose, commonly used for tunnel linings and slope stabilization.