Construction Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. GVHBA
   Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association
2. GVL
   Gravel
3. GW
   Ground Kire
4. GW
   Ground Woaks
5. GWB
   Gypsum Wallboard
6. GWB
   Gypsum Wall Board
7. GWI
   Galvanized Wrought Iron
8. GWM
   Glass Washing Machine
9. GWO
   Gas Wall Oven
10. GWR
    Gypwall Rapid
11. GWT
    Glazed Wall Tilr
12. GYP
    Gypsum
13. GYP BD
    Gypsum Board
14. HADD
    Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings
15. HAPC
    Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission
16. HARB
    Historical Architecture Review Boald
17. HAZ
    Heat Affected Zone
18. HAZMAT
    Hazardous Material
19. HB
    Hose Bib
20. HB
    Hand Gasin

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