Local regulations that set forth the standards and requirements for the construction, maintenance and occupancy of buildings. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. A community designed to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Entablature the upper section of a classical building, resting on the columns and constituting the architrave, frieze, and. Glossary of land use and planning terms 3 active living community. Written information adding to, clarifying or modifying the bidding documents. A broad term describing the specific material treatment for a furniture item or a facility. Where multiple terms are provided, we trust the translator to use the term that best applies to a specific context and audience. A pdf file is a portable document format of your home plan. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover. Over the course of centuries, architects and builders have developed specialized terms to describe their buildings.
If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32. Thanks are expressed to the many members of the society who have aided in the development of this glossary over the years. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Understanding the basics of land institute for local. A compilation of ieee standard computer glossaries. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small.
Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records adamesque following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family of classical architects, william, and robert adam. A short exercise for construction students to read the official definition for several terms and then write their understanding of the definition in their own words. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. Backer rod a flexible and compressible type of closed cell foam polyethylene, butyl rubber, or.
A glossary of 37 modern data center terms you need. Building construction practices including painting, varnishing and allied finishing ced designator of legally binding document. Glossary of soil science terms soil science society of. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. 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. Glossary of building terminology this document has been reassessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date. Datum a point, line, or surface used as a reference, as in surveying, mapping, or geology. This glossary of soil science terms was an ad hoc committee of the soil science of america to provide a single glossary of terms for the various disciplines of soil science. An uptodate reference book for those actively working in the design and construction of buildings as well as all students in either trade or professional training. Bim glossary of terms designing buildings wiki share your construction industry knowledge.
Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. Glossary of architectural terms southern window supply. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for construction lawyers, practitioners and. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. Glossary of terms for sealants for building purposes iso 69271981. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. 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. Architectural dictionaryof terms, movements, and architects. A glossary of construction and building material terms and acronyms, covering all areas of construction including the like of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, plastering, joinery, insulation and glazing.
Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. The final construction documents, or working drawings, with. Commercial construction glossary mccormick pcs info. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and techniques are presented next. Glossary for property appraisal and assessment 1 return to table of contents numeric 4321 rulean empirical rule that ascribes 40 percent of the value of a standard lot see lot, standard to the quarter of the lot fronting on the street, 30 percent to the next quarter, 20 percent. Admixtures materials added to mortar or concrete to achieve particular modifications to the normal properties of the basic material. A method of spanning an opening, usually a curved or pointed structural member. The upload tool will also handle metadata templates, and later, cover images in jpeg format. According to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code apron flashing the flashing that covers the joint between a vertical surface and a sloping roof, as at the lower edge of a chimney. Glossary of building terms used in home maintenance and repair this site is optimised for modern browsers. The process by which a file and vbid are matched, readying a content file for ingestion. Group ii furnitureequipment furnitureequipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease. Glossary of terms for home building the house plan shop. Builders advert task sheet format, clip art, proof read, etc.
A standard way that information is encoded for storage in a computer file. 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. A line drawn on a site plan joining points of the same elevation. Islamic architectural term for the tribune raised upon columns, from which the. 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. An ornament that caps a gable, hip, pinnacle or other architectural feature. Interpreting words without understanding the meaning and intent behind them can lead to misunderstandings and.
Pdf documents involve a wide range of technical areas which this glossary seeks to explain. A series of arches supported by columns or piers, it may be attached to a wall or freestanding arch. It can also be used as a training and educational tool for regulators. As a final issue to the series, it provides readers with an easy reference to the definitions of management terms used in the twentytwo issues and supplements that make up the series. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Glosssary of terms 2011 marble institute of america. Construction contract a legal document which specifies the whatwhenwhere howhow much and by whom in a construction project. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to.
A small post, which supports the upper rail of a railing. Glossary of website building terms build website for you. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. This issue concludes volumes i through iv of the family planning manager. See also bim resources, for links to standards, protocols, guidance and other resources and bim articles for a list of articles on designing buildings wiki. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 an illustrated compendium of building terms and definitions used in australia and new zealand. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. The street address of the property as listed on the sales file. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. The bill of quantities is a contract document that contains a list of materials and workmanship involved in a construction project. Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility management terminology, the fifth edition of the glossary of building terms is the first of a future range of fully harmonized specialinterest subglossaries. Download glossary as pdf file the glossary provides definitions of the main terms used by iais working parties in their work. Approved content file formats for vbks are pdf and epub.
What you see on your browser screen without scrolling. Construction contract a legal document which specifies the whatwhenwherehowhow much and by whom in a construction project. Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form.
Typically, this is a space 600 pixels wide by 480 pixels tall. Building elements that are considered part of the building. Glossary terms acceptable solution according to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. Working drawings, specification and details which form part of the. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass.
An archive and database of recorded archaeological. 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. Glossary of architectural terms the following is a glossary of architectural terms that may be referred to when undertaking the heritage trails or consulting the website. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Glossary of terms the following terms follow the column headings across the spreadsheet, from left to right. A glossary of 37 modern data center terms you need to know whether youre a network engineer or a software developer, being familiar with terms used to discuss data centers is important to any. This is a computer document format designed to capture formatting information i. By establishing a master list of titles and numbers master format promotes.
The glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for interpreters was developed to provide court interpreters with common legal terms and definitions to assist them in performing the specialist task of court interpreting. An individual or firm that acts as an agent between providers and users of products or services, such as a mortgage broker or real estate broker. In 1971 the mean sea level for 19661968 was assigned the value of zero on the australian height datum at thirty tide gauges around the coast of the australian continent. Each file type has a different file format examples. When necessary, the glossary also provides contextual and usage notes. Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the glossary as a separate definition.
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