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Design/Build

 A method to deliver a project in which the design and construction services are contracted by a single entity known as the design–builder or design–build contractor. The architect firm may be a separate entity teaming with a builder to work on a project. Label them separately as architect and GC if so. Label as DB if one firm will do design and construction.

Design Development

 Involves technical aspects of materials and building systems and seeks to define the final scope. Design development often produces floor plans, sections and elevations with full dimensions. These drawings typically include door and window details and outline material specifications.

Design Stage

 The drawings are created by the Architect and vetted by engineers, and the spec book is written by the specification writer.

Divisions of Work

 Categorical breakdown of the trades involved in construction. Can be defined in two standard formats

Disaster Recovery

 Set of policies and procedures to follow during the recovery of our infrastructure from any type of outage.

Drawings

 Graphical representations or illustrations of a construction project.  AKA