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Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction

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ISBN-10: 0071445064

ISBN-13: 9780071445061

Edition: 2005

Authors: Ernest E. Burden

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With a straightforward A-Z organization, and many photographs, drawings and diagrams, this dictionary will be a mainstay on the shelves of anyone involved in the building industry, from architects and engineers to subcontractors and interior designers.
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Book details

List price: $47.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 11/10/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

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 site
Zoning building codes and ordinances