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Certificate of insurance

A document from the insurance company that verifies insurance coverage for contractors on larger jobs. It includes dates that coverage is in […]

CEN

An acronym for the European Committee for Standardization; an international nonprofit association based in Brussels and a major provider of European Standards […]

Campus plan

See facility master plan.

Churn

The amount of movement and relocation of occupants within an organization within a specified period. It is the ratio of the number […]

Customer focus

Seeking to determine the needs of customers and taking action to satisfy them.

Composting

A process that decomposes the organic matter and kills any pathogens.

Contract administration

Any action from the time a contract is awarded until its closeout. It is the process of ensuring that the intent, requirements, […]

Core building systems

Installed equipment that is integral to providing common building services, including HVAC, lighting, electrical systems, transport systems and plumbing.

Capital project justification

See project charter.

Cover letter

Temporary evidence of insurance. Also known as insurance binder.