Glossary
A reference mapping common construction industry terminology to ApprovIQ concepts.
Roles
| Industry Term | ApprovIQ Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Certifier, Private Certifier, Principal Certifier, Building Surveyor | Approver | The person reviewing submissions and issuing approvals |
| Assessor, Inspector, Practitioner | Approver | Other titles for the reviewing/certifying role |
| Builder, Developer, Contractor | Applicant | The person submitting documents for approval |
| Owner | Applicant | Property owners typically submit as the applicant |
| Architect | Collaborator | Architects are commonly invited as collaborators |
| Engineer, Surveyor, Consultant, Designer, Drafter | Collaborator | External professionals invited to review or contribute to a project |
| Co-Certifier, Assistant Certifier | Co-approver | Assists the primary approver with reviewing submissions |
Certificates & Approvals
| Abbreviation | Full Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| CC | Construction Certificate | NSW |
| OC | Occupation Certificate | NSW |
| CDC | Complying Development Certificate | NSW |
| DA | Development Application | All states |
| BA | Building Approval | QLD, SA, WA |
| BP | Building Permit | VIC, TAS |
| BASIX | Building Sustainability Index | NSW |
Codes & Regulatory Bodies
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
|---|---|
| BCA | Building Code of Australia |
| NCC | National Construction Code |
| PCA | Principal Certifying Authority (NSW, pre-2020) |
| BDC | Building Design Certifier |
| SEPP | State Environmental Planning Policy (NSW) |
| LEP | Local Environmental Plan (NSW) |
| DCP | Development Control Plan (NSW) |
Industry Terms
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
|---|---|
| BAL | Bushfire Attack Level |
| FPAA | Fire Protection Association Australia |
| HVAC | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning |
| WHS | Workplace Health & Safety |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
| RFI | Request for Information |
| EOT | Extension of Time |
| PC | Practical Completion |
| DLP | Defect Liability Period |
Australian States & Territories
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales |
| QLD | Queensland |
| VIC | Victoria |
| SA | South Australia |
| WA | Western Australia |
| TAS | Tasmania |
| NT | Northern Territory |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory |
ApprovIQ Product Terms
| ApprovIQ Term | Industry Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Approval List | Checklist, compliance schedule |
| Project | Job, site, development application |
| Document Check | Compliance review, AI-powered document analysis |
| Stamp | Certification stamp, approval mark |