Naming Conventions

Here are some typical naming conventions our office currently uses.  We try to follow this as much as possible.  The first letter of each word is generally capitalized.

Project Files:
Project Name - Current Phase - Central
Project Name - Current Phase - Central - User
Example: West Elem - WD - Central
Phases are as follows:

·         SD - Schematic Design

·         DD - Design Development

·         WD - Working Drawings

·         BN - Bidding and Negotiations

·         CA - Construction Administration

Families
Family Name - Manufacturer - Model
Sizes & Materials should only be used for the types
Example: Desk - KI - Intellect

Materials
Material - Type of Material - Description - Manufacturer - Model
Example: Masonry - Brick - Running Bond - Glen Gery - Economy

Parameters
Short informational descriptions are best.
Do not put symbols in names (Such as - or /)