Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction

Administration

business policies and procedures; agreements

Areas

room attributes of all building types

Building Components

substructure; superstructure; walls, roof, windows, doors

Building Failures

causes and remedies

Building Systems

mechanical; electrical; elevators; fire protection; life safety

Building Trades

carpentry; drywall; electrical; masonry; glazing; woodworking

Building Types

Auditorium through Zoo

Components

typical building parts and systems – isolated as to methods of installation)

Construction

foundations, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, etc.

Construction Management

client/GC relationships; procedures

Construction

tools; materials; procedures; business; finance

Contractual Terms

types of project delivery; payments; negotiating

Costs

management; estimates; indexes; GMP [Guaranteed Maximum Price]

Design

services and processes; from site research to construction documents

Design-Build

contractual arrangements; management procedures

Ecological Design and Construction

green buildings; materials; construction methods

Expenses

direct; indirect; salary; staffing

Financing

construction cost estimating; financing

Interior Finishes

doors; windows; trim; cabinets; lighting; painting

Joint Ventures

responsibilities; agreements; partnerships

Legal

contracts; liabilities; licenses; insurance

Marketing

research; collateral; database management; proposals; presentations

Materials

concrete; brick; masonry; stone; steel; fabric; plastics; wood

Project Delivery

project management methods and procedures

Renovations/Remodeling

materials and specialized procedures

Restorative Technology

cleaning; repairing; replicating; restoring

Reports

field; financial; progress; project status; site analysis

Scheduling

production of drawings and specifications; construction phasing

Site Development

master planning; utilities; site preparation

Specifications

building codes; construction documents; masterspec

Subcontractors

outline of functions of all related building trades and procedures

Technology

new high-tech materials and methods of construction

Training

architectural and construction job positions

Web

internet and intranets; project-specific web sites

Zoning

building codes and ordinances

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The only illustrated dictionary to include construction, design, and related-business terminology, with more photos and detailed drawings than any other book on the shelf


With a straightforward A-Z organization, and more photos, drawings, and diagrams than any other illustrated dictionary, this dictionary will be a mainstay on the shelves of anyone involved in the building industry. The wide range of topics makes it the only single volume reference to cover all aspects of design, construction, and related business terminology. A sampling of the categories includes:• Project management• Construction process and management• Design-Build• Eco-design and green building• Marketing and presentationNo other illustrated construction dictionary covers design, the coordination between the entire design and project delivery process, and the business aspects of the building industry. In addition, it includes more photos, detailed drawings, and diagrams than any other book on the shelf.