A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety. The oecd glossary of statistical terms may be downloaded directly to your computer as either a pdf or word file. Integrity condition or description of a property that is physically unaltered or one that retains enough of its historic. 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. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover. Below is our attempt to demystify some of the most commonlyused construction terminology we hope you find it useful. The name of the borough in which the property is located. A structure that has been vacated and left to deteriorate to the point where it is no longer habitable. Building coverage includes buildings or structures and any completed additions, which are listed on the. In cost engineering where architectural designs or specifications are modified to try to reduce costs, cost estimation is a basic activity. Goal and types of terms the goal of this glossary is to provide a common ground of understanding of various terms relating to aspects of green buildings. Glossary of cost accounting terms established in sffas 4, managerial cost accounting concepts and standards for the federal government activity the actual work task or step performed in producing and delivering products and services. To create a glossary file for to upload, type the terms and.
All clear means that a primary search has been conducted and nothing was found. Glossary of land use and planning terms 3 active living community. Aia uniform system see contract documents and uniform. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. Important general terms relating to much of the green building industry. Alteration the rebuilding, reerecting, repairing, enlarging and extending of a building. How to power sort from excel glossary of terms for property sales files i. Glossary glossary below is a glossary of common terms used in manages upload feature, as well as other related terminology. Local regulations that set forth the standards and requirements for the construction, maintenance and occupancy of buildings.
Cad files electronic files on a cd or dvd that contain the actual construction drawings blueprints. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and techniques are presented next. This is a glossary of the key terms and abbreviations that are relevant to the building consent authority accreditation scheme. Building elements that are considered part of the building. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level.
A curved projection formed by at least five windows joined at obtuse angles. An aggregation of actions performed within an organization that is useful for purposes of activitybased costing. Admixtures materials added to mortar or concrete to achieve particular modifications to the normal properties of the basic material. You can also add glossary terms one by one for a short glossary or when you want to add terms to an existing glossary. 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. These glossary terms and definitionsare intended to be educational and may be different from the terms and definitions in your plan. An object is in equilibrium if the resultant of all forces acting on it has zero magnitude. 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.
See tenant and leasehold improvements for building interiors building manager. 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. Provides fdaapproved medications to low income individuals with hiv disease who have limited or. 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. The point on the earths surface above the hypocenter where an earthquake originates. An agreement between the purchasing authority and the contractor that the terms and conditions of the contract have been met. Beam a structural member transversely supporting a load. While the update of the content of the internet database version is an ongoing activity, the pdf, and word versions currently available are snapshots of. Failure mode the manner in which a structure fails column buckling, overturning of structure, etc. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Federal guideline adopted in 1968 which set a target of retaining 60 percent of the washington metropolitan areas federal jobs within the district of columbia. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. Camber a convexity upon an upper surface eg beam, bridge, lintel.
Over the course of centuries, architects and builders have developed specialized terms to describe their buildings. For curriculum links and related resources, visit the download page for this resource at builders use a lot of different terms and many of them are very specific. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. 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. Glossary of seismic terminology wbdg whole building.
Glossary of buiding terms adhesionthe ability of a waterproof material to bond to a substrate or other material during movement or stress. Single tenant in a nonowneroccupied building sale leaseback type of situation or leasing entire building. Victoria law foundation legal glossary 2 adduce to adduce or lead evidence is to show a document or thing to the court, or to ask a witness questions, as part of an argument in a court case. Glossary of fire department terms aerial operation means master streams flowing from elevated locations, generally the tips of aerial ladders or platforms diring defensive operations. The definitions below are terms used by csq and within the industry, they are listed in alphabetical order.
A projecting element, such a beam or porch, supported at one end. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a building s basic form. Dictionary of building construction glossary of building. 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. It terms glossary information technology definitions. Glossary of building terms building guide house design.
It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms. Where multiple terms are provided, we trust the translator to use the term that best applies to a specific context and audience. Glossary of terms and abbreviations building performance. Holistic approaches to partnership capacity building.
Adobe acrobat distiller works with postscript files, converting them to pdf. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. 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. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Portable document format, a file format for representing the layout and appearance of documents on a page independent of the layout software, computer operating system, etc. Acoustical ceiling a ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Abs pipe black plastic pipe sometimes used as drainage pipe in plumbing systems. Clinical trial a research study designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new medical drug. Glossary of green terms and definitions by the iaam sustainability committee, 2009. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32. Co2 emissions the amount of carbon dioxide emitted due to the facilitys energy consumption energystar. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab.
Act means the further education and training act 2014 qld as amended from time to time. A written agreement that changes the terms of an insurance policy by adding or subtracting coverage. Abrams law a rule stating that, with given concrete materials and conditions of test, the ratio of the amount of water to the amount of the cement in the mixture. Glossary version areal property assessment guideline page 29 abbr. A structure that has been vacated and left to deteriorate to the point where it. 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. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Group ii furnitureequipment furnitureequipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease.
Active recommencement training contract means that the apprentices and trainees who have previously been registered in queensland with the department of education, training and employment det. Building and construction industry definitions glossary. Many of these terms are also useful for the project data downloads. An archive and database of recorded archaeological.
The glossary defines terms used throughout the permitting dashboard website. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as remodeling. In some cases, key terms have been defined specifically for the purpose of an accreditation assessment. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. As specified in section 508 of the 1998 rehabilitation act, the process of designing and developing web sites and other technology that can be navigated and understood by all people, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments.
Glossary of building terminology this document has been reassessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date. They may have access to the outdoors, but not necessarily. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. The problem that occurs in buildings that are not air. Glossary terms defined 6 city of san antonio inkind replacement to replace a feature of a building with materials of the same characteristics, such as material, texture, color, etc. If you plan to build a large glossary, you can upload a file that contains all, or most of the terms, and then update the glossary with more terms as needed. Building envelope sometimes referred to as building shell 1. Bay window any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan.
Written information adding to, clarifying or modifying the bidding documents. Its purpose is to make the building airtight and prevent air from passing across the skin of the building in either direction. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. Cantilever a projecting beam supported at one end, or a large bracket for supporting a balcony or cornice. Working drawings, specification and details which form part of the. Permitting dashboard glossary of terms performance. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. In order to develop this set of terms, we turned to writer and editor dan snodderly, whose tenure as usips director for publications from 1993 to 2004 gave him a thor. Addenda will become part of the contract documents when the construction contract is executed. Triple net modified gross full service other please specify.
Anchor bolts 1 shaped bolts which are set in the concrete foundation and used to attach the framing of. The waterproof elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior. An ornament that caps a gable, hip, pinnacle or other architectural feature. A community designed to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. Fault a fracture plane in the earths crust across which relative displacement has occurred. Building trades all trades which have a part in the construction of a building eg carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electricity, heating. Glossary of green terms and definitions term definition. Glossary of housing terms wood country building services. Feature fe feeder ttw thruthewall install fx fixtures uab utility buildingaverage brick gb guy band uacb utility buildingaverage concrete block gr gradient uc utility buildingcheap shed type gs gravel surfacing ugb utility buildinggood brick. 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.
Glossary of terms the following terms follow the column headings across the spreadsheet, from left to right. Builders advert task sheet format, clip art, proof read, etc. Aids drug assistance program adap administered by states and authorized under part b of the ryan white hivaids treatment extension act. Glossary of common research terms blinded study a study design in which the participants singleblinded or participants and investigators doubleblinded do not know which participants have been assigned to which treatment or intervention. A vapor barrier is a thin sheet of material that is wrapped around a building as one layer in the skin of the building.
Building construction glossary paladin risk management. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Glossary of health coverage and medical terms page 1 of 4 this glossary has many commonly used terms, but isnt a full list. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. A device that allows wirelessequipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Glossary of buiding terms gcp applied technologies. Coffered ceiling the interior portion of a ceiling in a room that is higher than the ceiling around the perimeter. For curriculum links and related resources, visit the download page for this resource at builders use a lot of different terms and. Terms specifically relating to indoor environmental quality and energy. As the academy has developed, it has become apparent that we need to create a common set of terms that could be used across the spectrum of textbooks and courses. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in. A form of corporation, allowed by the irs for most companies with 35 or fewer shareholders, which enables the company to enjoy the benefits of incorporation but be taxed as if it were a partnership. A structural member carrying building loads weight from one support to another.
Accessible a term used to denote building facilities that are barrierfree thus enabling all members of society safe access, including persons with physical disabilities. Office eer survey guide and glossary of terms 4 singlepurpose. 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. A good way to start learning them is to build a glossary of the new words you come across. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Originally a proprietary format of adobe systems, pdf has been an open format since 2008. Holistic approaches to partnership capacity building combatting terrorism technical support office may 26, 2015 glossary of terms introduction among the challenges the u. Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. This document is intended for viewers consumers of the public facing permitting dashboard. A line drawn on a site plan joining points of the same elevation.
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