Bid bond a bond issued by a surety on behalf of a contractor that provides assurance to the recipient of the contractors bid that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute a contract and provide a performance bond. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. Setting the physical environment of a property including all landscape elements. The term building code, as it is commonly used, rarely, if ever, pertains to green building standards, as those are always higher than building codes. In buildings it is an inherent nature to resonate inefficiently to. The terms in this glossary are adapted from previous editions of the planning. An ornament that caps a gable, hip, pinnacle or other architectural feature. Clinical trial a research study designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new medical drug, medical device or procedure or behavioral. 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. Glossary of land use and planning terms institute for local. Ovendry will not lose moisture in a ventilated oven at a temperature between 100 degrees celsius and 105 degrees celsius. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports.
A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Minor building such as a bach or shed which may be attached to a main building but to which the access is from the outside. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. Learn the definitions of various building terminology at jamaica cottage shop. Written information adding to, clarifying or modifying the bidding documents. Clinical trial a research study designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new medical drug. In cost engineering where architectural designs or specifications are modified to try to reduce costs, cost estimation is a basic activity. Glossary of building terms building guide house design.
Frost lid round metal lid that is installed on a water meter pit. 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. A planning area commonly identified as such in a communitys planning documents. Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. A structural member carrying building loads weight from one support to another. Search for glossary terms regular expression allowed. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. An archive and database of recorded archaeological.
Framing lumber used for the structural members of a building, such as studs, joists, and rafters. Admixtures materials added to mortar or concrete to achieve particular modifications to the normal properties of the basic material. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. A building envelope is one of the most vital parts of an energy efficient home and is important to understand. A line drawn on a site plan joining points of the same elevation. Acronym for the term build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything. A room or rooms of a building, in part or wholly below ground level.
Batter the slope of a wall of buttress built at an inclination to the vertical plane. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as remodeling, structural alterations, additions. Bay window a window of varying shapes, projecting outward from the wall of a building, forming a recess in a room. 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 apron flashing the flashing that covers the joint between a vertical surface and a sloping roof, as at the lower. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. 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 glossary of housebuilding and sitedevelopment terms, 1982. Working drawings, specification and details which form part of the. Frieze in house construction a horizontal member connecting the top of the siding with the soffit of the cornice. Damping the rate at which natural vibration decays as a result of the absorption of energy. Setback a term used to define the distance a building or structure is located from a property line.
Additional references are listed at the end of this glossary. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english more info on product formats. 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. Beam a structural member transversely supporting a load. Cement is a building material made by grinding calcined limestone and clay to a fine powder. 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. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. Addenda will become part of the contract documents when the construction. 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 housing terms alf curtis home improvements.
Scale the proportions of a building in relation to its surroundings, particularly other buildings in the surrounding context. Glossary of building terms used in home maintenance and repair this site is optimised for modern browsers. Our free glossary is full of useful words to make your experience easier. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Glossary of green terms and definitions term definition iavm. Alteration the rebuilding, reerecting, repairing, enlarging and extending of a building. This december 1998 version of the glossary of acquisition terms was. Bay window any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan. Glossary of green building terms for consumers bpc green. It acts as the binding agent when mixed with aggregates and water.
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