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Consistent terms ensure clear and concise communication among the architect, owner, contractor, and consultants. The purpose of this Module is to provide a standard for construction document terms and abbreviations.  \nThe Terms and Abbreviations Module provides the following:  \n A consistent standard of communication in construction documents.  \n A searchable list of common terms and abbreviations used in the construction industry.  \n Consistent spelling of terms and abbreviations.  \n Notes on common use and non-preferred terminology.  \nUses  \nThe Module provides a standard for the use of terms and abbreviations. A standard gives the professional office an efficient way to quickly determine the proper term and its abbreviation. It also helps intern architects and designers become familiar with the industry standards.  \nObjectives  \nThe objective of the Module is to provide a standardized resource for construction terms and their abbreviations. It is not the objective of the Module to encourage the use of abbreviations. The Project Resource Manual-CSI Manual of Practice states that, whenever possible, terms should be spelled out and abbreviations should be used only to reduce time and space or where appropriate to improve clarity. The increased use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) has reduced the time required for writing text and notes on drawings, and the need for abbreviations. The use of obscure or undefined abbreviations results in a flawed project. When the meaning of an abbreviation is in doubt, spell it out!  \nMethodology  \nThe terms included in this Module were selected using the following criteria:  \n The term has six or more letters. Terms with five letters or fewer should not be abbreviated. However, certain commonly used terms (such as \"build\" and \"center\") have been included.  \n Trade association acronyms, such as UL, ASTM, and NFPA, have been included if the organization publishes standards likely to be referenced on drawings.  \n Common English language terms have not been included. Some examples are \"afternoon\" (PM) and \"Central Standard Time\" (CST) .  \n Abbreviations representing professional licenses, certifications, or memberships associated with a person's name are not included. It is assumed that the professional, whose name is on the documents, will define and control the proper format of his name. American Institute of Architects (AIA), Professional Engineer (PE), and Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) are examples.  \n Terms in conflict with industry-accepted terminology do not have abbreviations. 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