| Term | Definition / Meaning / Stand for |
| Z |
Construction & Engineering Abbreviations |
| ZBM |
Zero Balance Mass (used in structural calculations) |
| ZBT |
Zero Balance Torque (in machinery installation) |
| ZBF |
Zero Base Foundation |
| ZBD |
Zero Bearing Distance |
| ZBS |
Zero Bearing Structure |
| ZBO |
Zero Blowout (construction safety term) |
| ZBE |
Zero Building Energy (net-zero energy buildings) |
| ZCF |
Zero Carbon Footprint (green building) |
| ZCR |
Zero Carbon Roofing |
| ZCT |
Zero Carbon Technology |
| ZC |
Zero Clearance (used in prefabrication) |
| ZCG |
Zero Clearance Gap |
| ZCD |
Zero Compaction Depth |
| ZD |
Zero Displacement (soil mechanics) |
| ZDP |
Zero Displacement Piling |
| ZDS |
Zero Displacement Structure |
| ZDC |
Zero Drainage Coefficient |
| ZDR |
Zero Drainage Roof |
| ZFR |
Zero Fire Resistance |
| ZFC |
Zero Fireproof Coating |
| ZFD |
Zero Flow Drainage |
| ZFS |
Zero Foundation Settlement |
| ZH |
Zero Hazard (safety standard) |
| ZHD |
Zero Hazard Design |
| ZHF |
Zero Hazard Flooring |
| ZHS |
Zero Hazard Structure |
| ZI |
Zero Infiltration (related to waterproofing) |
| ZIC |
Zero Infiltration Concrete |
| ZIP |
Zero Infiltration Pipe |
| ZIS |
Zero Infiltration System |
| ZJ |
Zero Joint (used in prefabrication) |
| ZJC |
Zero Joint Concrete |
| ZJP |
Zero Joint Panel |
| ZJR |
Zero Joint Roof |
| ZJS |
Zero Joint Structure |
| ZK |
Zero Kinetic Energy (shock-absorbing materials) |
| ZLF |
Zero Load Factor |
| ZLL |
Zero Load Limit |
| ZLP |
Zero Load Pressure |
| ZLS |
Zero Load Structure |
| ZNC |
Zero Noise Concrete |
| ZNF |
Zero Noise Flooring |
| ZNL |
Zero Noise Level |
| ZNP |
Zero Noise Panel |
| ZNS |
Zero Noise Structure |
| ZPD |
Zero Pressure Drain |
| ZPF |
Zero Pressure Flooring |
| ZRF |
Zero Roof Fire Resistance |
| ZTC |
Zero Tolerance Concrete |
| ZTF |
Zero Tolerance Flooring |
| ZTL |
Zero Tolerance Leveling |
| ZTP |
Zero Tolerance Panel |
| ZTS |
Zero Tolerance Structure |
| ZVC |
Zero Vibration Concrete |
| ZB |
Zinc Block (used in corrosion protection) |
| ZCC |
Zinc Carbon Composite |
| ZCL |
Zinc Coated Layer |
| ZCM |
Zinc Coated Metal |
| ZCP |
Zinc Coated Pipe |
| ZCS |
Zinc Coating System |
| ZF |
Zinc Frame |
| ZG |
Zinc Galvanization |
| ZGC |
Zinc Galvanized Coating |
| ZGL |
Zinc Galvanized Layer |
| ZGP |
Zinc Galvanized Pipe |
| ZGR |
Zinc Galvanized Roof |
| ZIR |
Zinc Iron Roofing |
| ZLC |
Zinc Lined Concrete |
| ZL |
Zinc Lining |