Construction Administration Terms
Construction administration terms describe how project teams communicate decisions, review information, document changes, and keep work moving after construction starts.
Search intent
Use this page when you are reading project logs, meeting minutes, consultant comments, or contractor correspondence.
Common use cases
- Managing RFIs
- Reviewing submittals
- Tracking owner and architect decisions
- Coordinating field questions
Terms in this collection
13 linked definitions.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RFI Request for Information | An RFI is a formal request used to clarify drawings, specifications, contract documents, or project requirements during construction. |
| ASI Architect's Supplemental Instructions | An ASI is a written instruction from the architect that clarifies or supplements the contract documents without changing contract cost or time. |
| CCD Construction Change Directive | A CCD is a directive that authorizes changed work before the owner and contractor agree on final cost or schedule impact. |
| Submittal | A submittal is information submitted by a contractor for review, such as product data, samples, shop drawings, or schedules. |
| Shop Drawing | A shop drawing is a contractor- or fabricator-prepared drawing showing how specific work will be fabricated, assembled, or installed. |
| OAC Owner-Architect-Contractor Meeting | An OAC meeting is a regular project meeting between the owner, architect, and contractor. |
| Document Control | Document control is the system for organizing, distributing, tracking, and preserving project documents. |
| Drawing Log | A drawing log tracks drawing numbers, titles, revisions, dates, and distribution status. |
| Transmittal | A transmittal is a document used to formally send drawings, submittals, samples, reports, or other project information. |
| Distribution List | A distribution list is a group of people who receive a project document, notice, meeting record, or workflow update. |
| Approver | An approver is a person responsible for reviewing and approving, rejecting, or commenting on an item. |
| Ball in Court | Ball in court identifies the person or company currently responsible for taking the next action on an item. |
| Daily Log | A daily log is a record of jobsite activity for a specific day. |
Related collections
Construction AcronymsA curated index of common construction acronyms used in contracts, drawings, administration, safety, and project delivery.Construction Document TermsDrawing, specification, submittal, document control, and project manual terms used across construction documents.Construction Change Management TermsTerms used to identify, price, direct, approve, and record construction changes.