Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction, 1st Edition

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