Building construction handbook simard artizan farm. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. If you would like a free copy of this entire glossary, complete the form contained in the small window that opens on any of the glossary pages and we will email you this 50 page document to you, free of cost. A dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering. Browse and search thousands of construction abbreviations and acronyms in our comprehensive reference resource. Type iibunprotected noncombustible most common type of noncombustible construction used in commercial buildings. Works comprising a structure other than a building. Any business submitting a quote for building work to a potential client and or supplying the terms and conditions on which the work will be carried out. General terms and conditions of contract for construction. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser.
In fact, relatively few startup businesses choose construction as their mode of entry due to the higher costs associated with it and the greater length of time involved from the breaking ground. Construction terms for the non builders vance county. There is a number of definitions that provide a combined definition of construction work. A survey of cost structures in building construction 4 shows that the total construction costs account for. Building insurance insurance covering the structure of the building. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Activity 1 a component of work performed during the course of a project. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. A comprehensive glossary of construction terms and building industry terminology listed in alphabetical order.
The purchase order, these terms and conditions, any special conditions, owners policies, design standards and insurance requirements together, the agreement along with drawings, specifications, addenda issued before issuance of the agreement and any subsequently executed change order together with the agreement, the agreement documents shall govern the relationship. Since this is a family friendly website i have purposefully left out some of the more colorful language and kept to the basics. Definitions that combine to define construction work. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Scheduling, estimating, projectconstruction management.
Construction terms and conditions resource management. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Common definitions for maintenance and construction terms the following definitions have been adapted from those developed for the february 1998 study team report entitled, facilities maintenance assessment and recommendations, from. A particulate material which is made up of sand or crushed stone. A rough groove or recess cut into a masonry wall for water pipes, conduit etc. Consolidation, by mergers and acquisitions, in the construction industry is leading to the big firms getting bigger and the small to medium companies finding it. Building elements that are considered part of the building. Construction definitions funny but real life terms part 2. Dictionary of building construction glossary of building. Commonly used acronyms in the construction industry agc. Clpm glossary of terms budget estimate a cost estimate is the approximation of the cost of a building project and is often used to establish a budget as the cost constraint for a project. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. This article will focus on helping you understand the true meaning of some of the terms that are used in construction. Building constructed of noncombustible materials but these materials have no fire resistance.
The following definitions are provided for commonly used terms used by scheduling, estimating, projectconstruction management, and contract administration professionals, and construction claims experts involved with engineering and construction projects. The project shall be described on the purchase order the po. Anchorsrock anchors rock anchors resist forces by means of corrosion protected steel bars. A contractor will use them when submitting a proposal for construction or building work to a client. Construction terms for the nonbuilders the following information is to help you with some terms that you may need to become familiar with as you build your new home.
The first method is more effective for building construction. Building and construction terms dictionary beaufort online. Construction in which the size of all the building materials is based on a common unit of measure. A feature of the construction sector for the past year has been the increase of corporate activity, with mergers and acquisitions at the forefront of most firms strategies. Our document comprises a form of quotation and some plain english terms and conditions. Mar 07, 2017 the dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. If the client is not recipient of the services, but another rwe company, then. Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields, it covers in over 8,000 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as. Building design and construction handbook frederick s. A surface divider joint designed to allow free movement between new and existing construction or between different materials.
Over 8,000 entriesthe most uptodate dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. Commonly used acronyms in the construction industry agc san. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. Construction contract types lump sum contract a lump sum contract, sometimes called stipulated sum, is the most basic form of agreement between a contractor and a customer. Legal definitions of construction work safety, health and welfare at work construction regulations 2006. Success depends on the ability to combine these measures, both. A contract between a buyer and seller which should explain.
Building construction glossary paladin risk management. Addendum addenda written information adding to, clarifying or modifying the bidding documents. The building construction handbook is the authoritative reference for all. Aggregates are used in materials such as concrete and are a fundamental part of building. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. Click on a letter to go to the appropriate set of definitions email us if we forgot a term. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Industrialization in building construction production technology. Carrying out maintenance or upkeep on a building is construction work. Mergers and acquisitions preparedness building mapb approach built. In electrochemical coating, the member is dipped into a bath with a zinc solution, and connected to an electrical system that causes deposition of the zinc on the member. Definitions of construction construction includes the following. Glossary of commonly used construction terms anchorsrock.
Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf usable square footage within a physical space measured from finished wall to finished wall. One of the handicaps that housing cooperative officers and board members face is that they are confronted with terms they dont understand. Start studying building construction vocabulary terms. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. The language of the construction industry brooks, hugh, anderson, j. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Adit a horizontal or nearly horizontal entrance to a tunnel or mine as opposed to a vertical shaft. Type iiiaprotected combustible also known as ordinary construction with brick or block walls and a wooden. A separate and individual building, structure, or other constructed real property improvement.
Standard terms and conditions for construction services recitations whereas, the mashantucket pequot tribal nation, a federally recognized indian tribe 25 usc 1751 mptn, desires to engage the contractor to perform certain services relating to the project. A lump sum contract or a stipulated sum contract will require that the contractor agree to provide specified services for a stipulated or fixed price. Building construction vocabulary terms flashcards quizlet. Anchorsrock anchors rock anchors resist forces by means of corrosion protected steel bars embedded into bedrock. The process by which a liquid or mixture of liquid and gases is drawn into the pores of a porous solid material.
Geotechnical structures need anchors to counteract the uplift and other. A material such as specially treated paper that retards the passage of vapor or moisture into walls, and prevents condensation within the walls. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for. An addendum is generally issued by the owner to the. A substance, such as calcium chloride, added to a concrete. Project management glossary of terms page 6 fall 2007 a acceptance criteria those criteria, including performance requirements and essential conditions, which must be met before project deliverables are accepted. Any definition with a number to the side can be matched up to the picture at the end of this brochure. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in buildings. Additions, alterations, conversions, expansions, reconstruction, renovations, rehabilitations, and major replacements such as the complete replacement of a roof or heating system. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. Below is our attempt to demystify some of the most commonlyused construction terminology we hope you find it useful.
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