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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 presentation No 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. 296 pp.
Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction - Table of Contents:
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
Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction
Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction
