AIA
American Institute of Architects

CAD
Computer-Aided Design

BIM
Building Information Modeling

LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

ZBA
Zoning Board of Appeals

DDA
Design Development Approval

RFP
Request for Proposal

SOW
Statement of Work

SDA
Sustainable Design Assessment

AA
Architectural Association

CA
Contract Administration

CM
Construction Management

GC
General Contractor

GFA
Gross Floor Area

FAR
Floor Area Ratio

HVAC
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

NABERS
National Australian Built Environment Rating System

BREEAM
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

PPP
Public-Private Partnership

DBA
Design-Build Agreement

TBD
To Be Determined

WBS
Work Breakdown Structure

CD
Construction Documents

CO
Certificate of Occupancy

Zoning
Zoning Ordinance