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Specification

A description of the essential technical requirements for items (hardware and software), materials, and processes that includes verification criteria for determining whether […]

Space programming

To determine user needs for amount and configuration/features of physical space based on user role or business unit/department needs.

Secondary stakeholder

Generally individuals and interest groups with indirect connections to the matter being addressed.

Stakholder relationship management

The process of developing and maintaining communications with relevant stakeholders and developing and maintaining an understanding of their needs, objectives, character, and […]

Supply chain

system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in delivering a product or service to an end user from a supplier.

Success criteria

The combination of conditions that must be met or satisfied for a project, plan, or task to be considered a success. Success […]

Span of control

The number of subordinates directly reporting to a given manager. Usually expressed as a ratio of supervisors to individuals. NIMS recommends between […]

Scope

The extent of work or tasks to be done to produce a project’s deliverables (products or services). Scope can be defined as […]

Shell plan

Scale drawings of a building’s exterior walls and windows, permanent partitions, columns, and service functions. Also known as conceptual design plans.

Stack plan

A vertical section drawn through a building showing which organizational groups occupy which floors. (also called a stacking diagram)