Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction

The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction features a straightforward A-Z organization, and more photos, diagrams and drawings than any other illustrated dictionary. Containing information on a wide range of topics, this mainstay is the only single volume reference to cover all aspects of construction, design 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 will cover the coordination between the entire design and project delivery process, the actual design, and the business aspects of the building industry. 296 pp.

• 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