Prompt
The term 'prompt' can mean a suggestion or cue that assists someone or something to do something. It can mean a move toward action, to incite someone or something to do something. It can also mean to be ready or quick to respond, something that is performed immediately. In the context of the design and construction of buildings there are a number of related terms.
Prompt writer, prompt engineer, or prompt architect is a person who writes text commands for technological tools, which are specific and descriptive cues to achieve best results. For example written prompt for a AI tool to produce an image, a model or a piece of writing.
Prompt can refer to the actions of a group or person aimed at influencing the actions of others. For example in the articles: Organisations prompt government to Build Back Green, Structural failures prompt recognition of complex management systems.
Prompt action can refer to high or quick response rate. This can refer to an action that needs to be carried out immediately on a building site or in particular the term is found in relation to construction with regards to payment matters. For example as described in the articles: Prompt payment, Prompt payment code, Procurement Bill to mandate prompt payment
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