Glossary.

Jargon of the Industry (NYC).

Here’s a list of the most frequently used, let me know if you have more to add.

ADA	American Disabilities Act
AoR	Architect of Record
CA	Construction Administration
CD	Construction Documents
CRAC	Computer Room Air Conditioner
CofO	Certificate of Occupancy
CO	Change Order – everybody wants to avoid these
CSK	Construction Sketch – detail sketch issued by the design team during construction.
DD	Design Development
DOB	Department of Buildings
DSK	Design Sketch
Expeditor	NYC Specific service to liaise with the DOB
IDF	Intermediate Distribution Framework – IT
HVAC	Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
LEED	Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LOC	Letter of Completion – issued by the DOB
MDF	Main Distribution Framework – IT
MEP	Mechanical Electrical Plumbing -sometimes with SFP: Sprinkler Fire Protection
MER	Mechanical Equipment Room – usually for elevator machinery
PA	Public Assembly
PAA	Post Approval Amendment
RFI	Request for Information
RFP	Request for Proposals
RFQ	Request for Qualifications
SD	Schematic Design
SF	Square Feet – below are the many subcategories:
NUSF REBNY-USF RSF USF	Net Usable Square Feet Real Estate Board New York – Usable Square Feet Rentable Square Feet Usable Square Feet
SK	Sketch
Tin Knocker	Metal Ductwork Installer
Sparky	Electrician