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  2. Engineering drawing abbreviations and symbols - Wikipedia

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    CAD: computer-aided design, computer-aided drafting; cadmium [plating]: CAGE: Commercial and Government Entity [code]: A CAGE code is a unique identifier to label an entity (that is, a specific government agency or corporation at a specific site) that is a CDA, ODA, or MFR of the part defined by the drawing.

  3. List of professional designations in the United States

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    The achievement of this designation represents the initiative to excel beyond the normal requirements for operating a hearing instrument dispensing practice. The designation, BC-HIS (Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences), distinguishes the Board Certificant's outstanding skills and professional expertise needed for completion of the ...

  4. National Center for Construction Education and Research

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    A ceremony was held in Washington, D.C., that included the North American Crane Bureau, the US Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, the Acting Director for OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, the President/CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., the President/CEO, Associated General Contractors of America, the Vice President ...

  5. Shop drawing - Wikipedia

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    Examples of these include: elevators, structural steel, trusses, pre-cast concrete, windows, appliances, cabinets, air handling units, and millwork. Also critical are the installation and coordination shop drawings of the MEP trades such as sheet metal ductwork, piping, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical.

  6. Lump sum contract - Wikipedia

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    Obtaining construction loans are easier with this type of contract. [9] [8] The profit margins and percentages are greater for engineers and contractors. [8] [9] Payments and instalments are made on regular basis which provides the contractor with a reliable cash flow. [8] [9] Management of the contract is a lot easier for the owner. [8] [9]

  7. SMART criteria - Wikipedia

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    S.M.A.R.T. (or SMART) is an acronym used as a mnemonic device to establish criteria for effective goal-setting and objective development. This framework is commonly applied in various fields, including project management, employee performance management, and personal development.

  8. Continuing resolution - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, a continuing resolution (often abbreviated to CR) is a type of appropriations legislation, which is a bill that appropriates (gives to, sets aside for) money to specific federal government departments, agencies, and programs.

  9. Lean construction - Wikipedia

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    Lean construction is a combination of operational research and practical development in design and construction with an adoption of lean manufacturing principles and practices to the end-to-end design and construction process. Lean Construction required the application of a robust programmatic framework to all repair, renovation, maintenance ...