PLTW 1.2 Association's Vocab

The recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.

The professional society representing the field of architecture and others working in the architecture field.

The professional engineering society representing the field of civil engineering and others working in the civil engineering field.

Legal requirements designed to protect the public by providing guidelines for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical areas of a structure.

An intensive workshop in which various stakeholders and experts are brought together to address a particular design issue.

Drawings, plans, specifications, etc. associated with a construction project.

A city, town, etc. having its own incorporated government for local affairs.

The sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture in the United States.

Made up of members from the architectural registration boards of the 50 states. Its primary function is to maintain records for state boards, architects, and interns.

One who is involved in or affected by a course of action.