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  2. Engineering drawing abbreviations and symbols - Wikipedia

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    It does not serve as an acceptance criterion. It is thus similar in some respects to a reference dimension. The reason why a basic dimension does not carry a tolerance is that its actual value will fall (acceptably) wherever it is put by other features' actual values, where the latter features are the ones with tolerances defined.

  3. Glossary of structural engineering - Wikipedia

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    Please see Glossary of engineering for a broad overview of the major concepts of engineering. Most of the terms listed in glossaries are already defined and explained within itself. However, glossaries like this one are useful for looking up, comparing and reviewing large numbers of terms together.

  4. List of professional designations in the United States

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    Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Management: FAcEM: Emergency Management Academy [21] Executive Fire Officer: EFO: U.S. Fire Administration [22] Emergency Number Professional: ENP: National Emergency Number Association: Master Exercise Practitioner: MEP: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Master Registered Public Safety Leader: RPSL

  5. 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]

  6. Engineering News-Record - Wikipedia

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    The Engineering News-Record (widely known as ENR) is an American weekly magazine that provides news, analysis, data and opinion for the construction industry worldwide. It is widely regarded as one of the construction industry's most authoritative publications and is considered by many to be the "bible" of the industry.

  7. Project manager - Wikipedia

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    US Navy Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead (left) talks with project managers. A project manager is a professional in the field of project management.Project managers have the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of a project, in any undertaking that has a defined scope, defined start and a defined finish; regardless of industry.

  8. Lean construction - Wikipedia

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    The reference to Lean Construction as a proper noun is not an attempt to falsely distinguish it from other areas that focus on construction project management. It is a proper noun because it refers to a very specific set of concepts, principles, and practices that are distinct from conventional design and construction management practices .

  9. C&R - Wikipedia

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    C&R may refer to: Constable & Robinson, a UK independent book and ebook publisher; Curio and Relic, a type of Federal Firearms License; Cops and Robbers, a chase game; Lynx C&R reconnaissance vehicle; Compliance and Robustness, the legal structure or regime underlying a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system