Abbreviations

Abbreviations can be created in different ways. In some cases the word is shortened. Examples include ‘ENS’ for ensuite and ‘CPBD’ for cupboard.

In other cases initials are used. Examples include ‘WIR’ for walk-in robe and ‘WC’ for water closet (toilet).
There might be several recognised abbreviations for the same thing. For example, you may see ‘brickwork’ shortened to BRK, BWK or just BK.

If you come across a new abbreviation in a drawing and you aren’t sure what it means, have a look at where it is in the drawing as that will often give you a clue