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APT — Apartment
XL — Extra Large
CL — Classic
LAN — Local Area Network
RFID — Radio Frequency Identification
BB — Bulletin Board
MM — Millimeter
MAN — Metropolitan Area Network
WWW — World Wide Web
VDU — Visual Display Unit
A — Ampere
IT — Information Technology
QC — Quality Control
S — South
W/ — With
REG — Regular
ADD — Addendum
IRR — Internal Rate of Return
BTR — Better
ATM — Automatic Teller Machine
AC — Alternating Current
SALS — Simple Approach Lighting System
INT — Internal
ADD — Addition
PO — Post Office
AGA — American Gas Association
RFS — Regardless of Feature Size
HD — High Density
RHS — Right Hand Side
QI — Quality Improvement
ACI — American Concrete Institute
BLK — Block
SPL — Sound Pressure Level
H — Hour
LNG — Liquefied Natural Gas
AMP — Ampere
PDA — Personal Digital Assistant
A — Area
GSE — Ground Support Equipment
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
WAN — Wide Area Network
TQM — Total Quality Management
QTR — Quarter
CV — Check Valve
OEM — Original Equipment Manufacturer (usually in reference to car parts)
VR — Virtual Reality
E — East
MPH — Miles Per Hour
LH — Left Hand
SCC — Standards Council of Canada

W/O — Without
IP — Internet Protocol
T&B — Top and Bottom
O TO O — Out to Out
RF — Radio Frequency
GR — Grade
D & M — Dressed & Matched
DB — Decibel
FPS — Feet Per Second
R & S — Rod and Shelf
ASME — American Society of Mechanical Engineers
P. LAM — Plastic Laminate
MOU — Memorandum of Understanding (an MOU between Food & Drug Administratin and a regulatory agency in another country allows mutual recognition of inspections)
SIG — Special Interest Group
X HVY — Extra Heavy
PMI — Project Management Institute
RH — Right Hand
PMP — Project Management Plan
MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheets
TV — Television
HMI — Human Machine Interface
AUTO — Automatic
I/O — Input/Output
HWH — hot water heater
WC — Water Closet (in building plans)
ICC — International Code Council
LA — Local Authority
OUT — Outlet
SQ — Square
OS&Y — Outside Screw and Yoke
VAC — Vacuum
FF — Finished Floor Elevation
ALT — Alternate
KG — Kilogram
RADHAZ — Radiation Hazard
PLD — Programmable Logic Device
LAB — Laboratory
QTY — Quantity
CTR — Center
AIEE — American Institute of Electrical Engineers
M — Meter
PWR — Power
SIG — Signal
FTA — Fault Tree Analysis
HW — Hot Water
X STR — Extra Strong
NC — No Change
NB — Nota Bene. Abbreviation of the Latin expression commonly used to emphasise the importance of a statement, literally meaning 'observe well'. Or less politely and more amusingly, No Bullshit.
STD — Standard
RM — Room

CP — Cathodic Protection
GD — Guard
MIS — Management Information System (OSHA)
F — Fuse
RCP — Reinforced Concrete Pipe
PI — Performance Indicator
SA — Standards Australia
WG — Wire Gauge
ST — Straight Talk
LA — Landscape Architect
FS — Full-Size
GWB — Gypsum Wall Board
AISC — American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
CDS — Cold Drawn Steel
EP — Explosion Proof
CAV — Cavity
NG — Natural Gas
MIN — Minimum
FRG — Forge
BUR — Built-Up Roof
MTTR — Mean Time To Repair
CIP — Cast Iron Pipe
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
DIM — Dimension
MI — Malleable Iron
R&R — Remove & Replace
THRU — Through
PT — Pressure Treated
MEZZ — Mezzanine
TPD — Toilet Paper Dispenser
AIC — Amperes Interrupting Circuit
VACBR — Vacuum Breaker
& — Ampersand
FE — Fire Extinguisher
MTBM — Mean Time Between Maintenance
SD — Soap Dispenser
PNC — Preferred Noise Criteria
RAAF — Royal Australian Air Force
APPROX — Approximate
OMA — Object Management Architecture
HHMB — Hex Head Machine Bolt
VLF — Very Low Frequency
BRS — Brass
PE — Protective Earth
RW — Rotary Wing
DS — Disconnect Switch
PC — Precast Concrete
FC — Foot Candle
ODA — Open Document Architecture
WB — Wet Bulb

LT — Light
FS — Far Side
SVG — Scalable Vector Graphics
AMB — Ambient
USG — United States Gypsum
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
SQL — Structured Query Language
FDC — Fire Department Connection
C/C — Center to Center
PMS — Power Management System
LKR — Locker
CW — Cold Water
PMCS — Project Management Control System
SC — Solid Core
PC — Personal computer (host)
REQD — Required
AC — annual closing
VDR — Voltage Dependent Resistor
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
GV — Galvanized
TB — Terminal Board
PT — Potential Transformer
FF — Factory Finish
AW — Acid Waste
FHC — Fire Hose Cabinet
NDI — Non-Destructive Inspection
BR — Bedroom
RA — Return Air
DEGC — Degree Celcius
AMPY — Ampere
BF — Boiler Feed
TSTAT — Thermostat
# — Number
TWU — Transport Workers Union of America
EW — Each Way
GYP BD — Gypsum Board
PRI — Primary Rate Interface (ISDN)
JIT — Just in time
OH — Opposite Hand
KWH — Kilowatt hour (one thousand watt hours) (measurement)
ST — Straight Tip
SCADA — Supervisory Control And Data Aquisition
DP — Dew Point
INTERM — Intermediate
LED — law enforcement desk; light emitting diode
LPS — Low Pressure Steam
AFF — Above Finished Floor
TP — True Position
EA — Each (as in a unit of measurement - one each)
CL — Centerline

IEC — International Electrotechnical Commission
PSI — Pounds Per Square Inch (Static Pressure)
CB — Catch Basin
AB — Anchor Bolt
JVM — Java Virtual Machine
VP — Vent Pipe
XML — Extensible Markup Language
RI — Radio Interference
MAX — Maximum
MWO — Modification Work Order
HWY — Highway
WG — Water Gauge
VR — Voltage Regulator
SP — Soil Pipe
ORP — Operational Readiness Platform
CLR — Clear
EST — Estimate
RCP — Reflected Ceiling Plan
WP — Working Point
BSMT — Basement
FRT — Fire Retardant Treated
TOC — Top of Concrete
PLF — Pounds per Lineal Foot
WM — Water Meter
CG — Corner Guard
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
PM — Project Manager
BF — Both Faces
UNO — Unless Noted Otherwise
NFWH — Non-freeze Wall Hydrant
MAN — Manual
M — Million
WM — Wire Mesh
DEPT — Department
OC — On Center
RAP — Regimental Aid Post
CC — Cubic Centimeter
AWG — American Wire Gauge
NEMA — National Electric Manufacturer's Association
NBS — National Bureau of Standards (US)
ENCL — Enclosure
EDR — Equivalent Direct Radiation
FFE — Finished Floor Elevation
ADJ — Adjust
ABV — Above
OSD — Open Sight Drain
ARCH — Architect
@ — at
NI — Nickel Institute
CCT — Circuit

MPS — Medium Pressure Steam
RTU — Remote Terminal Unit
HI — High
ENG — Engine
TI — Temperature Indicator
LVR — Louver
STC — Sound Transmission Coefficient
MAP — Manufacturing Automation Protocol
COAX — Coaxial
WF — Wide Flange
IE — Invert Elevation
SCM — Supply Chain Management
LR — Long Radius
OLE — Object Linking and Embedding (Microsoft communication protocol)
PCA — Printed Circuit Assembly
BTUH — British Thermal Units per Hour
DIA — Diameter
C — Celsius
OHD — Overhead Door
RPM — Resale Price Maintenance. The UK Net Book Agreement, as was. Means by which retail prices are controlled by primary suppliers. (Alternatively, Revolutions Per Minute, as in engine speed and 78, 33 and 45 records. In years to come how many people will know
RMI — Remote Method Invocation
DN — Down
PIM — Personal Information Manager
PCC — Pre-Cast Concrete
GAL — Gallon
HPS — High Pressure Steam
MIN — Minute
CU. FT. — Cubic Feet
GA — Gauge
NDT — Nondestructive Test
RD — Roof Drain
RWL — Rain Water Leader
UBC — Uniform Building Code
VCM — Vinyl Chloride Monomer
OI — Ornamental Iron
HTW — High Temperature Water
BRG — Bearing
RGTR — Register
FTC — Federal Trade Commission (U.S.)
DS — Downspout
M&E — Mechanical & Electrical
REBAR — Reinforcing Bar
VAT — Vinyl Asbestos Tile
PH — Phase
MCM — Thousand Circular Mils
PBMT — Preshimmed Butyl Mastic Sealant Tape
UPS — Uninterruptible Power Supply
BBL — Barrel
IUPAC — International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
SUPT — Superintendent

AVG — Average Voltage Gain
KW — Kilowatt (one thousand watts) (measurement)
MSB — Main Switch Board
REF — Refer
TL — Transmission Loss
SCBA — Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
ADH — Adhesive
COR — Corner
CIR — Circle
IR — Industrial Relations
OC — Operating Characteristic
SNGG — Sponge Neoprene Glazing Gasket
EQUIP — Equipment
ORB — Object Request Broker
R — Resist
NIC — Not In Contract
ROW — Right-Of-Way
AX — X-Axis Acceleration
MDF — Main Distribution Frame
MDS — Microwave Distribution System
KO — Knockout
G — Gram (g)
BAF — Baffle
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
MAR — Marble
BRKT — Bracket
LT WT — Lightweight
BD — Board
VF — Voice Frequency
HGT — Height
UNEX — Unexcavated
LBL — Label
FIXT — Fixture
TDO — Time Delay Opening
" — inch
AGGR — Aggregate
RCD — Residual Current Device
STR — Strength
WIP — Work In Progress (process)
VERT — Vertical
GFRC — Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
UI — User Interface
INSP — Inspect
ENGR — Engineer
LAV — Lavatory
MMU — Memory Management Unit
PPP — Public Private Partnership
LB — Pound
SPECS — Specifications
PSF — Per Square Foot

ASSOC — Associate(d)
SV — Solenoid Valve
LWC — Light Weight Concrete
HB — Hose Bibb
WMO — World Meteorological Organization (ICSU)
OOPL — Object Oriented Programming Language
REQ — Require
EPDM — Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomere
THR — Threshold
KM — Kilometer (1,000 meters)
CJ — control joint
RESIL — Resilient
JO — Job Order
AD — Article Continues Below
BHP — Brake Horse Power
LN — length
KM — Knowledge Management
VCP — Vitrified Clay Pipe
ANN — Annunciator
LIB — Libra
WTP — Water Treatment Plant
EJECT — Ejector
AR — Acid-Resisting
NC — Noise Criteria
PAPI — Precision Approach Path Indicator (aviation)
BAL — Ballast
SGG — Structural Glazing Gasket
IPS — Iron Pipe Size
DIV — Divisionsion
RISC — Reduced Instruction Set Computing
FHMS — Flat Head Machine Screw
SHTHG — Sheathing
OOTW — Out Of This World
TEL — Telephone
TS — Time Switch
CU — Copper (Latin Cuprum)
ODL — Object Definition Language
MO — Masonry Opening
GRND — Ground
CTSK — Countersunk
K — Kelvin (absolute temperature scale)
SPK — Speak
AN — Anode
MAINT — Maintenance
SUCT — Suction
MTBE — Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
CSG — Casing
VTR — Vent Through Roof
THK — Thick
DIR — Direction Interdépartementale des Routes

A — Areal
HVAC — Heating, Ventilating, And Air Conditioning
RVA — Recorded Voice Announcement
CWP — Circulating Water Pump
IP — Intellectual Property
AIA — American Institute of Architecture
PKWY — Parkway
TEMP — Temperature
OD — Outside Diameter
SWP — Safe Working Pressure
RR — Railroad
T/ — Top
CON — Construction
FLG — Flange
FBM — Foot Board Measure
KWHR — Kilowatt Hour
ELEC — ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC, ELECTRICIAN
CCTV — closed-circuit TV
INCL — Include
ASC — Above Suspended Ceiling
OC — Operation Center
Q&A — Questions & Answers
EM — Emergency
NF — Near Face
S — second (do NOT use "sec" for "second;" use "sec" for "secant")
JT — Joint
VHSIC — Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit
VR — Vertical Riser
SUP — Support
MP — melting point
GRTG — Grating
HDWE — Hardware
SSTL — Stainless Steel
ACR — acrylic
BDRM — Bedroom
NAVFAC — Naval Facilities Engineering Command
M — Mega - One Thousand (in Roman Numerals)
2-PSS — Two-Part Polysulfide Sealant
EF — Each Face
ADAAG — Americans with Disabilities Act Architectural Guidelines
OPG — Opening
RWC — Rain Water Conductor
# — Pound
DSP — Dry Standpipe
VWC — Vinyl Wall Covering
APPD — Approved
BEV — Bevel
PDE — Product Data Exchange
VMC — visual meteorological conditions
OHWS — Oval Head Wood Screw

CEM P — Cement Water Paint
CFL — Counterflashing
CMU — Concrete Masonry Unit
BOT — Bottom
TPTN — Toilet Partition
TST — Top of Steel
CF — Cubic Feet
P — Pitch
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
CHAM — Chamfer
HA — Hectare
ENJF — Expanded Neoprene Joint Filler
STP — standard temperature and pressure (0° and 1 atm)
V — Volt (measurement)
THKNS — Thickness
RFT — Request for Tender
PIA — Peripheral Interface Adaptor
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
ATC — Acoustical Tile Ceiling
SECT — Section
CAD — Computer-Aided Drafting
EXP JT — Expansion Joint
CO & DP — Cleanout & Deck Plate
CIR — Circuit
B & F — Bell and Flange
BAL — Balance
BMT — Butyl Mastic Tape Sealant
ATM — Atmospheric Camp
REV — Revision
FHR — Fire Hose Rack
MIC — Maximum Instantaneous Charge
TRANS — Transformer
MCS — Maintenance Control Section
EPDM — Ethylene Propylene Diene M-class
PIP — Project Information Portal
GD — Gutter Drain
NF — Noise Frequency
DTL — Detail
SWBD — Switchboard
FND — Foundation
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
MAS — Masonry
" — Ditto
WP — Working Pressure
IDL — Interface Definition Language
PERF — Performance
DWR — Drawer
GA — Gage
MED CAB — Medicine Cabinet
AWS — American Welding Society's

PLYD — Plywood
CU. YD. — Cubic Yard
ON — Osterreichisches Normungsinstitut
EXH AIR — Exhaust Air
BNDG — Bending
PS — Plumbing Stack
FPL — Fireplace
CISP — Cast-Iron Soil Pipe
NSAI — National Standards Authority of Ireland
ACL — Across the Line
OGIS — Open Geodata Interoperability Specification
FDTN — Foundation
BYND — Beyond
LF — latest finish
EXG — Existing
SD — Smoke Detector
L — Length
HOSP — Hospital
CNTR — Center
AUTH — authorized, authority
ASPH — Asphalt
CTSC — Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet
LT — Line Termination
FGR — Fiberglass reinforced
NAT — Natural
BRKR — Breaker
TIG — Tungsten Inert Gas
BM — bench mark (as in map reading)
MB — mail box
CPE — Chlorinated Polyethylene
FSCW — Flush Solid Core Wood
OPP H — Opposite Hand
EJ — Expansion Joint
NL — Noise Level
B & S — Bell and Spigot
AIA — American Insurance Association
GOVT — Government
DPDT — double pole double throw switch
DBL — Double
DR — drain
INC — incandescent
ROB — Rod Out Basin
TR — Temperature Recorder
CLKG — Caulking
IRGWB — Impact Resistant Gypsum Wall Board
2-PUMS — Two-Part Polyurethane Modified Sealant
EXP — Exposed
LA — Lightning Arrester
KIT — Kitchen
CONN — Connection

BETW — between
DCV — Detector Check Valve
SACT — Suspended Acoustical Tile
ST W — Storm Water
INCIN — Incinerator
FTG — Footing
RAD — Radiator
G — Gutter
FT — foot (unit of length)
LP — Low Point
DIMS — Dimensions
STR — Straight
MPG — Miles Per Gallon
CYL L — Cylinder Lock
KCP — keene's cement plaster
APX — Approximate
CHS — Chilled Water Supply
TTC — Telephone Terminal Closet
RTF — Revision Task Force
BKR — Breaker
ERP — Emergency Receptacle Panel
GSU — GLAZED STRUCTURAL UNIT
SPDT — Single Pole Double Throw
HCT — Hollow Clay Tile
FL — Floor
HOR — Horizontal
SATCO — Senior Air Traffic Control Officer
TT — Traffic Topping
H — High
SPLR — Sprinkler
FR — Frontier
NS — Near Side
PG — Pressure Gauge (Report)
PN — Part Number (P/N Preferred)
VAV — Variable Air Volume
GL BLK — Glass Block
KBS — Knowledge Based System
PLC — Power Line Carrier
C — Courses
SERV — Service
CLR OPG — Clear Opening
ALM — Alarm List Manager
NVLAP — National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
CTYD — Courtyard
ONO — Or Near Offer
COV — Cover
OF — Outside Face
SV — Stop Valve
SFGL — Safety Glass
TDC — Time Delay Closing

GALV — Galvanized
VDT — Visual Display Terminal
UFL — Upper Flammability Limit
PB STA — Push Button Station
SBR — styrene-butadiene rubber production
RHMS — Round Head Machine Screw
RBC — Rubber Base
S&V — Stain & Varnish
PCF — Pounds per cubic foot
FHS — Fire Hose Station
SG — Specific Gravity
PASC — Pacific Area Standards Congress
HDW — Hardware
MFD — Manufactured
CEM AB — Cement Asbestos Board
R&S — Rod and Shelf
DPST — double pole single throw switch
CPL — Cement Plaster
NATA — National Association of Testing Authorities
A — Alcove
AGG — Aggregate
NEUT — Neutral
EL — Elevator
IBV — Indicating Butterfly Valve
EWH — Electric Water Heater
WWF — Welded Wire Fabric
LIQ — Liquid
PA — Pascal (1N/m2)
JISC — Japanese Industrial Standards Committee
ESC — Escalator
ASSEM — Assemble
COMPR — Compressible
PLAS LAM — Plastic Laminate
THRESH — Threshold
C — Channel
MWP — Maximum Working Pressure
CRPT — Carpet
RF — Roof
RECP — Receptacle
GPPL — Gypsum Plaster
ALM — Alarm Local Mode
FOC — Face of Concrete
V — Valve
CTWT — Counterweight
GLB — glass block
LCA — Life cycle assessment for steel construction
FH — Flat Head
AT — Acoustical Tile
ACST — Acoustic
UL — Underwriters'Laboratories

CCW — Counter Clockwise
TBM — Tunnel Boring Machine
RBC — Rubberized Bituminous Compound
ACOUST — Acoustical
MLDG — Molding
RES — Resilient
T — Tesla
BUZ — Buzzer
EXPP — Existing Patched and Painted
RHWS — Round Head Wood Screw
RPT — Repeat
FLG — Flashing
WFS — Water Flow Switch
OASIS — Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Systems
WVNR — Wood Veneer
TBS — To Be Supplied(by government)
PERP — Perpendicular
PSIG — Pounds per square inch gage
VP — Vision Panel
FPM — Feet Per Minute
KVA — Kilovolt-Ampere
WDSS — Wood, Stained & Sealed
BVL — Bevelled
GVA — Gate Valve
CONC — Concrete
BLKG — Blocking
V — Vent
INS — Insulate
VBS — Vinyl Base Straight
SP — Standpipe
PLMBG — Plumbing
L — Long
VB — Vacuum Breaker
BRZG — Brazing
B & B — Balled and Burlapped
BLT — Borrowed Lite
BP — Base Plate
COP — Copper
BRDG — Bridge
INSTL — Install
CM — Center Matched
PRFMD — Preformed
LHS — Left Hand Side
ENAM — Enamel
NTS — Not To Scale
RHC — Reheat Coil
HVY — Heavy
SHT — Sheet
H — High Frequency
IGES — Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, a data interchange standard for CAD/CAM systems

PP — Painted
RRP — Recommended Retail Price
HID — high intensity discharge (electricity)
KS — Kitchen Sink
COMM ED — Commonwealth Edison
KP — Kickplate
D — Drop
VF — Vinyl Fabric
BV — Butterfly Valve
RT — Rubber Tile
VNR — Veneer
B & S — Brown & Sharp
P — Paint
GLZ — Glaze
FHWS — Flat Head Wood Screw
NRC — Noise Reduction Coefficient
TOS — Top of Steel
REST — Resistance
RN — Riser Nipple
OBIX — Open Building Information Exchange
TD — Trench Drain
ALUM — Aluminum
RBT — Rabbet
BDL — Bundle
SWGR — Switchgear
SC — Self Closing
REV — Revise
AS — Acoustic Sealant
TBP — Technologies for Business Processes
PTC — Post-Tensioned Concrete
CRS — Cold Rolled Steel
SMPS — Switched Mode Power Supplies
STGG — Structural Glazing Gasket
RVT — Rivet
FA — fresh air
SC — Sill Cock
CONTR — Contract
TGA — thermal gravimetric analysis
MEMBR — Membrane
WH — Water Heater
RW — Redwood
QAD — Quick And Dirty
EPJF — Expanded Polyethelene Joint Filler
PDML — Product Data Markup Language
PLWD — Plywood
POT W — Potable Water
PVF — Polyvinylidene Finish
M — Motor
CORR — Corrugate
IP — iron pipe

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