Descriptive Information
The means by which the design team describe a building system or component in a manner that enables a specialist
Design Reviews
Reviews of the architectural concept by the client and other project stakeholders to obtain comments and determine whether it meets
Design Studies
Detailed studies that develop aspects of the building, or built asset, further during RIBA Stage 3 (Spatial Coordination).
Design Team
Architects, engineers and technology specialists responsible for the conceptual design aspects and developing these into drawings, specifications and instructions required
Dispute Resolution
The process of resolving disputes between parties involved in a construction project, including mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Dutch Auction
Process during a competitive tendering scenario in which the tender price for a contract is negotiated down with the tenderers,
Early Warning Notice
An early warning notice (EWN) in relation to quantity surveying is a formal communication tool used in construction projects to
Earned Value Analysis
A method for measuring the progress of a construction project based on the value of the work completed.
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is a payment made by a buyer to a seller or contractor to demonstrate their
Eaves
The lower edges of the roof that overhang the walls of the building. Eaves usually include soffits and fascia boards,
