Pavement Management System (PMS)
A systematic approach for evaluating, maintaining, and rehabilitating roadway and pavement infrastructure.
Penetration Seal
A fire-rated sealing system used to maintain fire resistance in walls or floors where pipes, cables, or ducts pass through.
Performance Bond
A financial guarantee ensuring contractor completion.
Permeable Paving
A sustainable paving system that allows water to pass through, reducing stormwater runoff and promoting groundwater recharge.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
PESTEL Analysis
A framework for analyzing the external macro-environment of an organization, including political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors.
Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Installation
The process of integrating solar panels into a building’s design to generate renewable energy.
Pile Cap
A thick concrete mat placed atop foundation piles to distribute structural loads evenly.
Pink Noise
A noise with a spectrum of frequencies that decrease in intensity at a rate of 3 dB per octave.
Plenum Space
The area above a suspended ceiling or below a raised floor used for air circulation and housing mechanical and electrical systems.