Flat stone used for floors, steps, walks, or walls. Construction drywall a type of construction in which the interior wall finish is applied in a dry condition, generally in the form of sheet materials or wood paneling as contrasted to plaster. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. A guide to useful words, terms and phrases in spanish relating to property building, renovation and diy for the englishspeaker in spain. Miscellaneous browse 1,995 acronyms and abbreviations. Contact the government affairs division for more information. Building does not mean a gas or liquid storage tank or a recreational vehicle, a park trailer, or other similar vehicle, except as described above. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Building and construction industry definitions glossary.
Closed construction a building, component, assembly, subassembly, or system manufactured in such a. Understanding building construction forfirefighting. A concrete admixture is a chemical that you add to concrete while it is being mixed in order to change the properties of the concrete. Additions, alterations, conversions, expansions, reconstruction, renovations, rehabilitations, and major replacements such as the complete replacement of a roof or heating system. Building and construction industry definitions glossary the definitions below are terms used by csq and within the industry, they are listed in alphabetical order. A collection of rules and regulations for construction. Here is a guide to some handy terminology and words used in context with building, diy, home renovation and property in spain. Definitions of construction construction includes the following. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for. Astm e631 15 standard terminology of building constructions. Construction, frame a type of construction in which the structural components are wood or depend upon a wood frame for support. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. Construction has been accused of causing environmental problems ranging from excessive consumption of global resources both in terms of construction and building operation to the pollution of the.
Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. A comprehensive glossary of construction terms and building industry terminology listed in alphabetical order. The space or passage in a chimney through which smoke, gas, or fumes ascend. The exposed portion of strip shingles defined by cutouts. Civil engineering terms and definitions the construction civil. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. New construction the erection, installation, or assembly of a new asset. 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. Building construction categories iso insurance glossary. The national association of home builders reports that the most common home construction projects are kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and wholehouse remodeling. Here are a few to help with the communications a acceptable solution a design solution deemed to comply with the building code that is preapproved and therefore has fewer compliance costs associated. Trade of preparing, cutting and fixing timber in building construction. Permanently installed fixtures, machinery, and equipment are also insured as a part of building coverage. 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.
Glossary of common construction contract terms this glossary contains terms and their meanings that frequently are used within the context of contracts and subcontracts in the construction industry. Building construction definition of building construction. Anchorsrock anchors rock anchors resist forces by means of corrosion protected steel bars embedded into bedrock. 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. Commercial construction glossary mccormick pcs info. Building insurance insurance covering the structure of the building. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building.
Building and construction terms dictionary beaufort online. Mar 21, 2018 understanding the construction terms and lingo used during home remodeling projects date. Building coverage includes buildings or structures and any completed additions, which are listed on the declarations page of a commercial policy. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Building codes community ordinances governing the manner in which a home may be constructed or modified.
Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Bricks which are specially shaped for capping the exposed top of a wall. There are, however, some technical terms associated with this subject that need further clarification.
The civil engineering terms and definitions will be updated regularly. Geotechnical structures need anchors to counteract the uplift and other. A walled and roofed building see the general rules section for exception that is principally above ground and affixed to a permanent site. Building construction categories iso categories of building construction established by insurance services office, inc. A comprehensive glossary of construction terms and building. Defined terms wherever used in the contract documents, the terms listed below will have the meanings ascribed which are applicable to both the singular and the plural thereof. An extension or in crease in floor area or height of a building or structure. Dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf. Aggregates are used in materials such as concrete and are a fundamental part of building foundations.
These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are. A special situationally required type of construction with studs that are longer than. A material such as specially treated paper that retards the passage of vapor or moisture into walls, and prevents condensation within the walls. Glossary of building terms building guide house design. Some of the most common admixtures are retarders, chemicals that slow the process of setting of concrete, so that it can be mixed in a concrete plant, and then shipped to the site several hours away in a concrete mixer that rotates the concrete to keep it from. Jul 16, 2016 know the terms in construction framing today is the second installment of knowing the parts and pieces of your home. Adit a horizontal or nearly horizontal entrance to a tunnel or mine as opposed to a vertical shaft. Building materials and construction techniques this subject is also addressed in historic materials and construction techniques, where basic definitions of materials and construction techniques are explained. Construction management contract a written agreement wherein responsibilities for coordination and accomplishment of overall project project design and construction are given to a construction management firm. Construction in which the size of all the building materials is based on a common unit of measure. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in buildings. Abandonmenta willful decision by the contractor suspending the progress of the work for an uninterrupted period of three 3 or more consecutive days excluding. 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.
The project shall be described on the purchase order the po. Each passage is called a flue, which together with any others and. Construction types definitions type iafire resistive noncombustible commonly found in highrise buildings and group i occupancies. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. The 11member board is appointed by the governor and approved by the legislature for 4year terms. Building elements that are considered part of the building. Iso, in its commercial lines manual clm for purposes of developing rates for insuring commercial property, based on susceptibility to damage by fire.
See tenant and leasehold improvements for building interiors building manager the person responsible for monitoring the buildings to which they are assigned campus master plan the document that comprises the policies, guidelines and development standards for the campus capital construction project. 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. 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 information developed by the federal real property council frpc and from descriptions. Insurance coverage on a construction project during construction, including extended coverage that may be added for the contract for the customers protections. Sheet metal or other material used in roof and wall construction to protect a building from water seepage. In 1952, the nfpa committee on building construction secured tentative adoption of nfpa 220, standard on types of building construction, with subsequent revisions in 1954 and 1955. Again, were not making you an expert but, if you need work done, its good to know what the contractor is talking about.
New residential construction statistics exclude group quarters such as dormitories and rooming houses, transient accommodations such as transient hotels, motels, and tourist courts, hudcode manufactured mobile homes, moved or relocated buildings, and housing units created in an existing residential or nonresidential structure. The limit of insurance is the estimated amount needed to rebuild your. A separate and individual building, structure, or other constructed real property improvement. Building construction synonyms, building construction pronunciation, building construction translation, english dictionary definition of building construction. Building and renovation words and terms are listed alphabetically in english. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. Dictionary of building construction glossary of building. Understanding construction terms and lingo bigrentz. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Englishspanish building and construction jargon guide. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. Act means the further education and training act 2014 qld as amended from time to time.
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