Construction Document Terms
Construction document terms help teams understand what information is contractual, what is reviewed, and how document revisions are controlled.
Search intent
Use this page when reading drawings, specifications, addenda, bulletins, project manuals, or document logs.
Common use cases
- Reading drawings
- Reviewing specifications
- Managing revisions
- Preparing submittals
Terms in this collection
13 linked definitions.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CD Construction Documents | CDs are the drawings and specifications used for permitting, bidding, and construction. |
| Specifications | Specifications are written requirements that describe materials, products, workmanship, performance, and administrative procedures. |
| Project Manual | A project manual is a bound or digital set of procurement requirements, contract requirements, and technical specifications. |
| Addendum | An addendum is a formal document issued during bidding to modify or clarify procurement documents. |
| Drawing Log | A drawing log tracks drawing numbers, titles, revisions, dates, and distribution status. |
| Detail | A detail is a drawing view that shows a specific construction condition at a larger scale or with more information. |
| Section | A section is a drawing view that cuts through a building, site, or assembly to show internal relationships and heights. |
| Elevation | An elevation is a drawing view that shows the vertical face of a building, room, wall, or object. |
| Plan View | A plan view is a drawing view looking down from above to show layout and horizontal relationships. |
| RCP Reflected Ceiling Plan | An RCP is a plan drawing that shows ceiling layout, fixtures, devices, and ceiling-related coordination. |
| Shop Drawing | A shop drawing is a contractor- or fabricator-prepared drawing showing how specific work will be fabricated, assembled, or installed. |
| Submittal | A submittal is information submitted by a contractor for review, such as product data, samples, shop drawings, or schedules. |
| Transmittal | A transmittal is a document used to formally send drawings, submittals, samples, reports, or other project information. |
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