By Ernest Burden
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.
from the Back Cover ...
A visual dictionary of the design/construction process- from
contract to design to building
In the format he created and popularized, architectural authority
Ernest Burden delivers another essential reference for building
professionals, contractors, students, and architecture fans. The first
fully illustrated reference spanning the design/construction process,
Ernest Burden's Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and
Construction supplies an incomparable source of definitions of
design, construction, contracts, materials and applications, financial
terms, and the links between them.
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
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