Facility Professional’sPocket Field GuideCommon Acronyms, Terms and Equipment

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COMMON FACILITYMANAGEMENT ACRONYMS AND TERMSEverything from A/C to YTD.

A/C

AC

ACM

ADAAG

AEC

AED

Air Conditioner or Air Conditioning

Alternating Current

Asset Condition Monitoring

“Americans with Disabilities Act” Accessibility Guidelines

Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Automatic External Defibrillator

A system used to control the humidity, ventilation and temperature in a building

An electrical current that can reverse its direction

Identifying equipment defects with the goal of improving asset reliability and predicting anomalies that might lead to future breakdowns

Requirements and regulations, as stated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that guide the construction and alteration of facilities to ensure ease-of-access for people with disabilities

Shorthand for groups commonly involved in the drafting and design process both before-and-during facility construction

A portable electronic device that shocks and restores the heartbeat of a person experiencing cardiac arrest

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AFRAnnual Financial Report

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A comprehensive report that compiles information on a department’s financial performance throughout the preceding year

AHERA

AHU

AM

Allocation

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

Air Handling Unit

Asset Management

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An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling that regulates how asbestos is maintained in schools

A device used to circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system

A computer system that is able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.

A certain amount of funds that are designated for a specific expenditure or project

AMPAmperageA unit used to measure electrical currents

Appropriation

AR

(NEW) AI

Augmented Reality

Artificial Intelligence

Money set aside with a specific purpose in mind

A technology that superimposes a computer-generated image or other sensory experience on top of a real-world environment

A technology that superimposes a computer-generated image or other sensory experience on top of a real-world environment

ASEActive Shooter EventOne or more persons actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill multiple people in a confined and populated area

BIM

Building Envelope

CAD

BASB

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BEMS

(NEW) BMS

Building Information Model

Computer-aided Design

Building Automation System

Building Energy Management System

Building Management System

A process through which buildings are 3D modeled with easily-editable ‘smart objects’ that represent HVAC, electrical systems, lighting, mechanical assets, etc., which allows architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals to gather sophisticated data about how a

Physical separators between the interior and exterior of a building including walls, floors, doors, windows and skylights

The process of creating technical drawings via computer software

An electronic system that manages HVAC, lighting, fire safety and any other electrical assets in a facility

A system that monitors, optimizes and automates control of a facility’s energy needs, including lighting, HVAC, security, fire and other systems

A system that monitors, optimizes and automates control of a facility’s energy needs, including lighting, HVAC, security, fire and other systems

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CBMCondition-based MaintenanceA maintenance strategy that uses visual inspections, performance data and scheduled tests to monitor the condition of an asset and reveal what type of maintenance needs to be done, especially when an asset indicates decreasing performance or upcoming failure

CIFMComputer-integrated Facility ManagementA software tool that enables users to plan, monitor and execute facility management tasks

CIPCapital Improvement Plan/ProgramA short-range plan, usually four to ten years, which identifies capital projects and equipment purchases, provides a planning schedule and identifies options for financing the plan

Cloud (Computing)

Cloud-based Web Application

Software, services or mobile applications that run on a web browser, like Mozilla™ Firefox™ or Google Chrome™, instead of locally on a computer; the advantage of using “the cloud” is the ability to access information on any device with an Internet connection

See “Cloud”

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CAFM

Capital Improvement

Computer-aided Facility ManagementSupplementing facility management with software, usually through file organization or work order scheduling

The construction, installation or assembly of a new or existing asset to accommodate a change of function, unmet need, code compliance or new technology within a facility

CMMSComputerized Maintenance Management System/SoftwareSoftware that analyzes and collects actionable facility data that teams can use to more effectively manage assets and perform maintenance and cleaning tasks

Contractor

(NEW) Demand-Based Operations

(NEW) Compliance (Facility)

Cost Overrun

A person or company that is hired to provide materials or labor as part of a service contract

The cleaning and maintenance of space and equipment based on actual user demand, rather than assumption.

The process of completing inspections and work to ensure facilities meet certain standards and requirements, typically set by a third party organization.

The amount spent on a project over the budgeted amount

CPPM

Cx

DC

Capital Planning and Project Management

Commissioning

Direct Current

Planning and managing a variety of activities as they pertain to facility construction and renovations, including capital planning, budgeting, funding, bidding, procurement, project cost tracking, scheduling and project documentation

A process through which the subsystems in new construction are verified to be up to the standards of the building owner

A simple electrical current that flows in one direction (e.g., a battery)

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Egress PlanA map of a facility that houses critical indicators such as posted emergency routes, evacuation paths and red exit signs that lead to stairs and doorways

Emergency Management PlanA plan that a business or organization puts in place to mitigate risk in case of a disaster

EODEnd of Day A common deadline for projects or tasks

EOW

ERPEnterprise Resource Planning

End of Week

Integrated management of core business processes, often in real-time and mediated by software and technology

A common deadline for projects or tasks

EUIEnergy Use IndexA calculation of energy use per square foot in a facility

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(NEW) Digital TwinA digital replica of a living or non-living physical entity, including physical assets, processes, people, places, systems, and devices.

DMDeferred Maintenance The practice of postponing maintenance activities and repairs in order to save costs, meet budget funding levels or realign available budgets

Facility/Facilities ManagerA person who ensures that buildings, assets and machinery remain in suitable condition to meet the needs of people who rely on them to accomplish day-to-day activities. Facility managers oversee a wide variety of tasks, which may include asset maintenance and management, custodial work, occupant safety and security, landscaping and parking lot maintenance

FCAFacility Condition AssessmentA process through which a group of trained professionals assesses the overall status or health of a facility

FCIFacility Condition IndexThe ratio of the cost of deferred maintenance to the cost of asset replacement in a facility

FMFacility ManagementA discipline that spans many different trades with the overarching goal of supplying support to and ensuring efficiency of building operations, assets, grounds and transportation

FMSFacility Management SoftwareSoftware designed to automate, simplify and otherwise boost the efficiency of facility management teams

FSAFull Service AgreementAn agreement between two persons or businesses where one agrees to provide a specified service to the other

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FFacility ManagementThe maintenance and upkeep of a business or organization’s buildings, grounds, assets and/or equipment

HHEPAHigh-efficiency Particulate Air (Filter)A type of air filter that utilizes fine mesh to trap microscopic particles from the air, including dust, dander, pollen, mold and other common allergens

HIDHigh-intensity Discharge (Lighting)Specialized light bulbs or lamps that create a great amount of visible light per watt and are commonly used in streetlights, gymnasiums, warehouses, stadiums and other large facilities

HIPAAHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability ActLegislation that uses data privacy and security provisions to safeguard medical information and prevent healthcare fraud

IAPIndoor Air PollutionContamination found in a facility’s indoor air that may lead to adverse health effects

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IAQIndoor Air QualityThe air quality within and around buildings and structures

IWMSIntegrated Workplace Management SystemA software system that organizes workplace resources

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GGSFGross Square Footage Total area of enclosed space measured to the exterior walls of a building. Gross square feet is an umbrella term that includes everything in a facility, even unusable spaces (like areas in between walls)

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KPIKey Performance Indicator

Internet of Things

A metric used to measure the success of an activity

Describes the network of physical objects—“things”—that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of

KWKilowattA measure of 1,000 watts of electrical power

LCCALife-cycle Cost AnalysisA method that measures and determines the most cost-effective means of acquiring, owning and disposing of an asset

LED

LOTO

Light Emitting Diode

Lockout/Tagout

A semiconductor light source that emits light when a current flows through it

An OSHA-supported safety procedure that involves placing a lock and tag on a piece dangerous machinery (with a goal of preventing accidental startup of the machine until maintenance or repair work is complete)

(NEW) Inspection

(NEW) IoT

Typically a regularly scheduled task that checks the condition and functionality of equipment

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MEP/FPMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection (assets)An umbrella term for assets in a facility

MTDMonth to DateA commonly used time frame when monitoring performance metrics

MROMaintenance, Repair and OperationsSee M&O

NASFNet Assignable Square FeetThe sum of all areas in a facility that are usable for programmatic purposes. NASF can be calculated as net square feet (NSF) minus spaces you cannot assign a specific use to. For instance, an office or a classroom would be included in NASF, while a hallway or lobby would not

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NCSFNet Cleanable Square FeetThe sum of all floor areas that requires custodial services. This can be represented as net square feet (NSF) minus areas that cannot or do not have to be cleaned (such as closets or areas where a significant amount of equipment covers floor space)

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MM&OMaintenance and OperationsMaintenance and repair of assets and infrastructure

Maintenance Technician

(NEW) Maintenance Backlog

A person who supports an organization’s goals and objectives by performing maintenance-related duties, including installation, repair and troubleshooting of facility equipment and assets

A measure of required maintenance work that has not been completed

NSFNet Square FeetThe total area of usable space that’s available for furnishings, equipment and personnel. Net square feet is essentially gross square feet (GSF) minus unusable space

OEEOverall Equipment EffectivenessA best practice that identifies the percentage of planned production time that is truly productive (with a score of 100% indicating perfect production)

OEM

(NEW) O&M Manual

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Operations and Maintenance Manual

A company that manufactures or develops a product that is sold by a different company

A comprehensive document that provides all the details necessary about a specific asset as well as individual pieces of equipment to help the maintenance staff keep everything running smoothly

One-time Cost/FeeAn expense that an organization pays only once

OTFOperate to FailureA process by which an asset is purposefully run without maintenance until it fails or breaks down, at which point reactive maintenance is performed. No maintenance, including preventative maintenance, is performed on the asset up until the failure event

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OOccupantA person who resides or spends time in a facility

PMPreventive/Preventative MaintenanceScheduled maintenance tasks meant to preempt equipment failure and ensure optimal performance

POPurchase OrderA document sent from a purchaser to a vendor that indicates types, quantities and prices of ordered products or services

POCPoint of ContactA person or department that can be approached for information or assistance on a specific topic

PRF

Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement

Project Request FormA paper or electronic document that lays out the core details of a project, allowing stakeholders to see what the project is, why it’s worth completing, how long it should take and what resources will be dedicated to it

A chart summarizing how the department managed its funds, including its original budget, revenue and expenses. Normally, this is reviewed by leadership teams on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

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PPdMPredictive MaintenanceTechniques that determine the condition of in-service equipment in order to estimate when maintenance should be performed. This approach promises cost savings through preventative maintenance, as maintenance tasks are performed only when warranted

PDUPower Distribution UnitA device with multiple outputs that supplies power to other assets

RCFARoot Cause Failure AnalysisA systematic procedure that aims to investigate the root cause(s) of asset failure(s)

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RCxRetro-commissioningCommissioning an existing building; an evaluation of a building’s current systems with the purpose of identifying areas for improvement

RFI

RFP

Recurrent Costs

Reserve (Funds)

Request for Information

Request for Proposal

A business process that allows a person to gather more information on the capabilities of a product or supplier (often used for comparative purposes in the decision-making process)

A document that solicits proposal, often made through a bidding process, by a company interested in procuring a commodity, service or valuable asset

Static expenses repeated throughout the year, such as employee wages, software subscriptions and utility bills

Profits or funds that have been appropriated for a particular purpose. Reserves are sometimes set up to purchase fixed assets, cover reactive maintenance or unexpected repairs

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Reactive Maintenance Repairs that are done when equipment has already broken down (with the goal of restoring equipment to its normal operating condition)

RFQRequest for QuoteA process that involves a vendor providing a business with a quote for a particular service, project or product. Typically, an RFQ focuses on cost estimation and precedes the submission of a Request for Proposal.

RTURooftop Packaged UnitA large air handler on a roof

SSaaSSoftware as a ServiceA software distribution model where a third-party provider hosts software applications and makes them available to consumers via the Internet

(NEW) Sensors

SBSSick Building Syndrome

Devices connected to facility assets that feed readings such as temperature, vibrations and usage back to a software system.

A situation in which the occupants of a building experience acute health- or comfort-related effects that seem to be linked directly to the time spent in the building. No specific illness or cause can be identified.

SAMLSecurity Assertion Markup LanguageA standard protocol for web browser Single Sign-On (SSO) using secure tokens. SAML eliminates dedicated passwords for software applications and instead uses standard cryptography and digital signatures to pass a secure sign-in token from an identity provider to the software application. If software applications authenticate users through a shared identity provider, users do not have to re-authenticate every time they use or revisit an application

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ROI

RTF

Return on Investment

Run to Failure

A term that represents the benefit(s) received from an initial investment

See “OTF”

(NEW) Smart Building

SFP

SLA

Strategic Facility Plan

Service Level Agreement

The automated centralized control of a building’s HVAC, lighting, Access Control, Security Systems, and other interrelated systems through a Building Management System or Building Automation System.

A two-to-five year facilities plan that encompasses all owned and/or leased spaces and sets strategic facility goals based on the organization’s business objectives

A commitment between a service provider and a client. Particular aspects of the service (including quality, availability and responsibilities) are agreed upon between the service provider and the service user

SOP

SRP

Standard Operating Procedures

Service Request Portal

Step-by-step instructions that help someone complete a complex task

A software feature that allows users to send requests electronically

Subscription (to Software)Making or agreeing to make a regular, recurring payment for software

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SSOSingle Sign-onA user authentication service that permits a user to use one set of login credentials (e.g., name and password) to access multiple applications

T&M or TMTime and MaterialsA metric used to calculate the costs of services

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VFD

VR

Variable Frequency Drive

Virtual Reality

A type of controller that varies the frequency and voltage supplied to an electric motor

A computer-generated and fully-simulated immersive environment

WOWork OrderAn electronic or paper form that outlines services that need to be performed

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Tenant

(NEW) Useful Life

A person who occupies space or land from a landlord

An estimate of the number of years an asset will remain in profitable service

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TPBTotal Project BudgetTotal amount of monetary resources that are allocated to a project

USFUsable Square FeetThe square footage that occupants can actually use to host business activities, equipment, furniture and personnel. Usable square feet does not include common areas of a building such as lobbies, restrooms, stairwells, storage rooms and shared hallways

TCOTotal Cost of OwnershipA financial estimate intended to help facility managers and building owners determine the direct and indirect costs of a product, system or asset

YYTDYear to DateA commonly used time frame when monitoring performance metrics

COMMON ASSET ANDEQUIPMENTYou can finally stop calling it a “whatchamacallit”.

(NEW) Wrench Time

(NEW) Wrench Time Percentage

Measurement of how much time a facility member spends using tools in front of a job. This does not include searching for information, traveling, looking for tools, etc.

Total hours spent working on equipment and jobs / total hours on the clock. The average wrench time is typically around 25-30%.

Appliances

Fire/Life Safety Assets

Electrical Assets

Beverage CoolerDishwasherExhaust HoodFryerIce MachineKitchen DisposalMixerOven

RangeReach-in FreezerRefrigerator Serving/Warming/Cooling TableSteamerWalk-in FreezerWalk-in RefrigeratorWarmer

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergency LightingEmergency Shower StationExit SignEyewash StationFire Alarm Annunciator PanelFire Alarm Control PanelFire ExtinguisherFire/Smoke Damper

Fire PumpHeat Detector/SensorJockey PumpPull StationSmoke DetectorSpeakerSpeaker StrobeSprinkler HeadStrobe

Automatic Transfer SwitchBreaker PanelGeneratorMain Switchboard PanelMotor Control Center

Switchboard PanelSwitchgearTransformerVariable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Mechanical AssetsAir CompressorAir Conditioner (A/C)Air DryerAir Handling Unit (AHU)Air SeparatorBoilerBoiler Feed PumpBoiler Feed TankCabinet Unit HeaterChemical Feed PumpChillerChilled Water Pump

Computer Room Air ConditionerCondensate Pump (Steam)Condensing UnitConvectorCooling TowerDust CollectorEnergy Recovery VentilatorExhaust FanExpansion TankFan Coil UnitFin Tube RadiatorFume Hood

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Technology EquipmentAugmented Reality (AR) HeadsetAutodesk CAD®Autodesk Revit®Building Information Model (BIM)

DroneFacility Management SoftwareVirtual Reality (VR) Headset

Plumbing AssetsBackflow PreventerBooster PumpCirculating PumpDomestic Water PumpDrinking FountainHeat ExchangerHeat Holding Tank

Hot Water PumpReduced Pressure ZoneSump PumpWater Bottle Filling StationWater FilterWater HeaterWater Softener

Security EquipmentEmergency Notification SystemKey Card Proximity Reader

SafeSecurity Camera

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FurnaceGas Booster PumpGeothermal Heat PumpHeat PumpHeating Water Distribution PumpMakeup Air UnitPackaged Terminal Air ConditionerReturn Fan

Rooftop UnitSteam TrapSupply FanUnit HeaterUnit Ventilator (Univent)Variable Air Volume BoxWood-burning Furnace

INDUSTRY-RELATEDORGANIZATIONSAND ASSOCIATIONSGet ready to name drop like never before.

AFE

AIA

ANSI

APPA

Association for Facilities Engineering

American Institute of Architects

American National Standards Institute

Association of Physical Plant Administrators (formerly)

A professional organization that aims to enhance the expertise of facility management professionals working in commercial real estate, industrial plants, government facilities, higher education and medical centers around the world

A professional organization for architects in the United States that offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment and public outreach to support the architecture profession

A private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems and personnel in the United States

APPA used to stand for the Association of Physical Plant Administrators in the late 1960s through the early 1990s. Today, the association is known as “APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities” and aims to promote professional leadership in educational facilities

ASHRAE

(NEW) ACHC

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers

Accreditation Commission for Health Care

A global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry

A global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry

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BOMA

CDC

(NEW) CMS

DHS

Building Owners and Managers Association

Center for Disease Control

Center for Medicare and Medicaid

Department of Homeland Security

A federation that represents the owners and managers of all commercial property types, with a mission to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence and knowledge

A United States-based federal agency that provides public health education and aims to prevent public health-related threats

A United States-based federal agency that provides public health education and aims to prevent public health-related threats

A federal agency that aims to secure the United States from various threats via anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cybersecurity and disaster prevention and management

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E(NEW) EPAEnvironmental Protection AgencyFounded in 1970, the EPA is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters.

FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency A federal agency that coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror

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ICC

IFMA

(NEW) ISEA

LEED

International Code Council

International Facilities Management Association

International Safety Equipment Association

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

An association that is dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures

An international association for facility management professionals that aims to advance the professional discipline of facility management and empower facility management professionals

An international association for facility management professionals that aims to advance the professional discipline of facility management and empower facility management professionals

A building certification program that provides a framework for creating healthy, efficient and cost-effective green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement that is available for all types of building projects, from new construction to interior fit-outs

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NACUBO

NESEA

The National Association of College and University Business Officers

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

A membership organization representing more than 1,900 colleges and universities across the country that aims to advance business practices and support of higher education institutions

An association that advances the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built environment by cultivating a community where professionals can share, collaborate and learn from one another

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NFPA

OSHA

SAME

(NEW) TJC

National Fire Protection Association

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Society of American Military Engineers

The Joint Commission

A self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property damage and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards

An organization that aims to assure safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and assistance

An organization that unites individuals from a variety of industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, contracting, environmental sciences and facility management, with the overarching goal of supporting national security efforts in the United States

An organization focused on quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare. They current accredit more than 22,000 US healthcare organizations and programs, nearly 80% of all organizations in the country.

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UL

USGBC

Underwriter Laboratories

U.S. Green Building Council

A global safety certification company that participates in safety analysis of new technologies. Underwriter Laboratories is one of the companies approved to perform safety testing by the U.S. federal agency Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

An organization that uses community networking, collaboration, market research and LEED credentialing to transform buildings and enable environmentally-responsible environments

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INDEXAA/C 1AC 1ACHC 19 ACM 1 ADAAG 1 AEC 1 AED 1AFE 19AFR 1 AHERA 2 AHU 2AIA 19Air Compressor 17Air Conditioner (A/C) 17Air Dryer 17Air Handling Unit (AHU) 17Air Separator 17Allocation 2AM 2AMP 2ANSI 19APPA 19Appropriation 2AR 2ASE 2ASHRAE 19Augmented Reality (AR) Headset 18Autodesk CAD® 18Autodesk Revit® 18Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) 17Automatic Transfer Switch 17

FFacility Management 6Facilities/Facility Manager 6Facility Management Software 18Fan Coil Unit 17FCA 7

CCabinet Unit Heater 17CAD 3CAFM 3Capital Improvement 3Carbon Monoxide Detector 17CBM 4CDC 20

BBackflow Preventer 18BAS 3 BEMS 3Beverage Cooler 17BIM 3BLS 19BMS 3Boiler 17Boiler Feed Pump 17Boiler Feed Tank 17BOMA 20Booster Pump 18Breaker Panel 17Building Envelope 3

DDC 5Demand-Based Operations 5 DHS 20Digital Twin 6Dishwasher 17DM 5Domestic Water Pump 18Drinking Fountain 18Drone 18Dust Collector 17

EEAM 5ECM 5Egress, Means of 5Egress Plan 6Emergency Lighting 17Emergency Management Plan 6Emergency Notification System 18Emergency Shower Station 17Energy Recovery Ventilator 17Environment Protection Agency 20EOD 6EOW 6EPA 20ERP 6EUI 6Exhaust Fan 17Exhaust Hood 17Exit Sign 17Expansion Tank 17Eyewash Station 17

Chemical Feed Pump 17Chilled Water Pump 17Chiller 17CIFM 4 CIP 4Circulating Pump 18Cloud (Computing) 4Cloud-based Web Application 4CMS 20CMMS 4Compliance, Facility 5Computer Room Air Conditioner 17Condensate Pump (Steam) 17Condensing Unit 17Contractor 4Convector 17Cooling Tower 17Cost Overrun 4CPPM 5Cx 5

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FCI 7FEMA 20Fin Tube Radiator 17Fire/Smoke Damper 17Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel 17Fire Alarm Control Panel 17Fire Extinguisher 17Fire Pump 17FM 7FMS 7Fryer 17FSA 7Fume Hood 17Furnace 18

LLCCA 9 LED 9LEED 21LOTO 9

GGas Booster Pump 18Generator 17Geothermal Heat Pump 18GSF 7

Maintenance Technician 9Makeup Air Unit 18MEP/FP 10Mixer 17Motor Control Center 17MRO 10MTD 10

MM&O 9 Main Switchboard Panel 17Maintenance Backlog 10

NNACUBO 21NASF 10NCSF 10NESEA 21NFPA 22NSF 10

OOccupant 11OEE 11OEM 11One-time Cost/Fee 11O&M Manual 11OSHA 22OTF 11Oven 17

KKey Card Proximity Reader 18Kitchen Disposal 17KPI 9KW 9

IIAP 8IAQ 8ICC 21Ice Machine 17IFMA 21Inspection 9IoT 9ISEA 21IWMS 8

JJockey Pump 17

HHeat Detector/Sensor 17Heat Exchanger 18Heat Holding Tank 18Heating Water Distribution Pump 18Heat Pump 18HEPA 8 HID 8HIPAA 8Hot Water Pump 18

PPackaged Terminal Air Conditioner 18PdM 11PDU 11PM 12PO 12POC 12PRF 12Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement 12Pull Station 17

RRange 17RCFA 12RCx 12Reach-in Freezer 17Reactive Maintenance 13 Recurrent Costs 13Reduced Pressure Zone 18Refrigerator 17Reserve (Funds) 13Return Fan 18RFI 13RFP 13RFQ 13ROI 13Rooftop Unit 18RTF 13RTU 14

SSaaS 14Safe 18SAME 22SAML 14SBS 14

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TT&M or TM 15TCO 15Tenant 15The Joint Commission 22TPB 15Transformer 17

UUL 22Unit Heater 18Unit Ventilator (Univent) 18Useful Life 15USF 15USGBC 22

VVariable Air Volume Box 18Variable Frequency Drive 17VFD 16Virtual Reality (VR) Headset 18VR 16

WWalk-in Freezer 17Walk-in Refrigerator 17Warmer 17Water Bottle Filling Station 18Water Filter 18Water Heater 18Water Softener 18WO 16Wood-burning Furnace 18Wrench Time 16Wrench Time Percentage 16

YYTD 16

Security Camera 18Sensors 14Serving/Warming/Cooling Table 17SFP 14SLA 14Smart Building 15Smoke Detector 17SOP 14Speaker 17Speaker Strobe 17Sprinkler Head 17SRP 14SSO 15Steamer 17Steam Trap 18Strobe 17Subscription (to Software) 15Sump Pump 18Supply Fan 18Switchboard Panel 17Switchgear 17

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