What are Construction Abbreviations?
Construction abbreviations are reference standards to industry organizations that are specified in individual 3-part specifications throughout a project manual. This is a list of abbreviations and acronyms used in other sections in Divisions 02 through 50, commonly specified in our SimpleSpecs specification templates – 01 42 13 – ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS.
| ACRONYM OR ABBREVIATION | ENTITY | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|
| AA | Aluminum Association | www.aluminum.org |
| AAMA | American Architectural Manufacturers Association | www.aamanet.org |
| AAADM | American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers | www.aaadm.com |
| AASHTO | American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials | www.transportation.org |
| ABAA | Air Barrier Association of America | www.airbarrier.org |
| ACI | American Concrete Institute | www.aci-int.org |
| AI | Asphalt Institute | www.asphaltinstitute.org |
| AISC | American Institute of Steel Construction | www.aisc.org |
| AITC | American Institute of Timber Construction | www.aitc-glulam.org |
| AMCA | Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. | www.amca.org |
| AISI | American Iron and Steel Institute | www.steel.org |
| ANSI | American National Standards Institute | www.ansi.org |
| APA | Engineered Wood Association www.apawood.org | |
| ASCC | American Society of Concrete Contractors | www.ascconline.org |
| ASCE | American Society of Civil Engineers | www.asce.org |
| ASHRAE | American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers | www.ashrae.org |
| ASME | American Society of Mechanical Engineers | www.asme.org |
| ASTM | ASTM International | www.astm.org |
| AWI | Architectural Woodwork Institute | www.awinet.org |
| AWMAC | Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers of Canada | www.awmac.com |
| AWS | American Welding Society | www.aws.org |
| ASTM | ASTM International | www.astm.org |
| BHMA | Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association | www.buildershardware.com |
| CDA | Copper Development Association | www.copper.org |
| CISCA | Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Association | www.cisca.org |
| CLFMI | Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute | www.chainlinkinfo.org |
| CRI | Carpet and Rug Institute | www.carpet-rug.com |
| CRSI | Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute | www.crsi.org |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association | www.aamanet.org |
| Cast Stone Institute | www.caststone.org | |
| CSSB | Cedar Shingle and Shake Bureau | www.cedarbureau.org |
| CSPC | United States Consumer Product Safety Commission | www.cpsc.gov |
| DASMA | Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association International | www.dasma.com |
| EIMA | EIFS Industry Manufacturers Association | www.eima.com |
| FM | Factory Mutual Insurance Co. | www.fmglobal.com |
| FSC | Forest Stewardship Council | www.fscus.org |
| GA | Gypsum Association | www.gypsum.org |
| GS | Green Seal, Inc. | www.greenseal.org |
| IGMA | Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance | www.igmaonline.org |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization | www.iso.org |
| MFMA | Maple Flooring Manufacturer’s Association | www.maplefloor.org |
| MPI | Master Painters Institute | www.mpi.net |
| MVMA | Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association | www.ncma.org |
| NAAMM | National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers | www.naamm.org |
| NEMA | Association of Electrical and Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers | www.nema.org |
| NELMA | Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association | www.nelma.org |
| NFPA | National Fire Protection Association | www.nfpa.org |
| NFRC | National Fenestration Rating Council | www.nfrc.org |
| NFSI | National Floor Safety Institute | www.nfsi.org |
| NHLA | National Hardwood Lumber Association | www.nhla.org |
| NIST | National Institute of Standards and Technology | www.nist.gov |
| NLGA | National Lumber Grades Authority | www.nlga.org |
| NRCA | National Roofing Contractors Association | www.nrca.net |
| NTMA | National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association | www.ntma.com |
| NWFA | National Wood Flooring Association | www.nwfa.org |
| PCI | Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute | www.pci.org |
| PEI | Porcelain Enamel Institute | www.porcelainenamel.com |
| PTI | Post-Tensioning Institute | www.post-tensioning.org |
| RCSC | Research Council on Structural Connections | www.boltcouncil.org |
| RFCI | Resilient Floor Covering Institute | www.rfci.com |
| RIS | Redwood Inspection Service | www.redwoodinspection.com |
| SCAQMD | South Coast Air Quality Management District | www.aqmd.gov |
| SDI | Steel Deck Institute | www.sdi.org |
| SDI | Steel Door Institute | www.steeldoor.org |
| SFIA | Steel Framing Industry Association | www.sfia.memberclicks.net |
| SIPA | Structural Insulated Panel Association | www.sips.org |
| SJI | Steel Joist Institute | www.steeljoist.org |
| SMACNA | Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Manufacturer’s Association International | www.smacna.org |
| SPIB | Southern Pine Inspection Bureau | www.spib.org |
| SPRI | Single Ply Roofing Institute | www.spri.org |
| SSMA | Steel Stud Manufacturer’s Association | www.ssma.com |
| SSPC | Society for Protective Coatings | www.sspc.org |
| SWI | Steel Window Institute | www.steelwindows.com |
| TCNA | Tile Council of North America | www.tileusa.com |
| TMS | The Masonry Society | www.masonrysociety.org |
| TPI | Truss Plate Institute | www.tpinst.org |
| TPI | Turfgrass Producers International | www.turfgrasssod.org |
| USDOJ | United States Department of Justice | www.ada.gov |
| USEPA | United States Environmental Protection Agency | www.epa.gov |
| USEPA | United States Environmental Protection Agency | www.energystar.gov |
| USGBC | U.S. Green Building Council | www.usgbc.org |
| USPS | United States Postal Service | www.usps.com |
| WCLIB | West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau | www.wclib.org |
| WDMA | Window and Door Manufacturers Association | www.wdma.com |
| WI | Woodwork Institute | www.woodworkinstitute.com |
| WRCLA | Western Red Cedar Lumber Association | www.realcedar.com |
| WWPA | Western Wood Products Association | www.wwpa.org |
A list of construction abbreviations and acronyms included in a commercial construction project manual.
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