Operational Efficiency
Ensuring facility performance meets user needs.
Operational Readiness
The process of ensuring that all building systems, processes, and staff are prepared for the facility’s intended use before occupancy.
Organizational Culture
The shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape behavior and decision-making within an organization.
Over-Excavation
The removal of excess soil beyond the design depth to ensure a stable foundation, often followed by the placement of engineered fill material.
Overhead Costs
Indirect project expenses, such as administrative fees, insurance, and utilities, that are necessary for project execution but not directly tied to labor or materials.
Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
A document outlining the functional and performance expectations that the owner has for the construction project.
Owner’s Representative
A consultant managing construction on behalf of the owner.
Oxidation Protection Coating
A specialized treatment applied to metal structures to prevent rust and corrosion, extending their lifespan in harsh environmental conditions.