Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms
Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms

Author: James T. Frane

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9781572180086

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Almost anything you could possibly want to know about any word or technique in construction. Hundreds of up-to-date terms, materials, drawings and pictures with detailed descriptions.

The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms
The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms

Author: Tom Philbin

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Packed with 15,000 terms and much more. This title covers: definitions of vital construction-related terms, including slang; informative sidebars and humorous anecdotes; trade shortcuts; shop hints; quick-reference charts and tables; English and metric measurements and conversion charts; and, illustrations to further explain terms and techniques.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Building Services
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Building Services

Author: David Kut

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 113527441X

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This book explains over 3,000 terms (over 200,000 words) and contains over 200 professionally drawn line illustrations. This practical handbook is intended for day to day use as a reference or as a source of enlightenment for anyone associated with the building and construction industry. It also provides comprehensive practical explanations of the many terms listed, giving guidance, examples of use and, in certain cases, cautionary remarks concerning aspects of the applications.

Illustrated Dictionary of Building
Illustrated Dictionary of Building

Author: Peter Brett

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-09-10

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1135138575

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An Illustrated Dictionary of Building is ideal for practitioners and students on GNVQ, NVQ Construction and The Built Environment and Building Craft Operative courses. The guide is also useful reference for those in Higher Education on Professional, Architectural and other associated courses with a building element. First published in 1989 as Building Terminology, this second edition has been expanded and updated to cover an even wider range of terms, concepts and new practices. Including slang and regional variations, these are clearly defined and cross-referenced, many with the aid of illustrations, to provide an insight into the building industry as a whole. The logical A-Z arrangement in each section makes this an ideal reference source. The book is also highly illustrated with over 350 diagrams and photographs. The subjects covered include: architectural style; building construction; documentation, administration and control; materials and scientific principles and services and finishes. Peter Brett was formerly a Head of Faculty for construction at Brooklyn College, Birmingham. He is now in private practice undertaking design, construction and consultancy projects. Brett is an Honorary Member of the City and Guilds of London Institute and a Construction Education Consultant, in addition to being a Chief Examiner and Assessor for various UK, overseas and NVQ schemes.

Encyclopedia of Building and Construction Terms
Encyclopedia of Building and Construction Terms

Author: Hugh Brooks

Publisher: Hba Publications, Incorporated

Published: 2014-12-08

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780976836469

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Your value in the construction industry will be measured by your use and understanding of its terminology Concise explanations of over 3000 terms you will hear in conversations, meetings, read in reports, and in advertisements. Provides a single source for terminology in all areas relating to construction, including those often used in real estate, insurance, mathematics, energy conservation, surveying and engineering. Presents the information in nontechnical language making it equally useful to the newcomer to construction and a brush-up for professionals. Numerous illustrations so you can "see what it looks like." Appendix includes a directory of construction associations and government agencies realted to the construction industry, current building codes, and conversion factors. And to un-clutter the book, we have omitted those terms rarely used, outdated or highly technical.

RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary
RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary

Author: RSMeans

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-10-05

Total Pages: 990

ISBN-13: 1118392388

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This concise student edition of the most widely used dictionary for construction and design professionals offers clear explanations of essential construction-related terms and concepts. Illustrated throughout with explanatory drawings and photographs, it is an indispensable reference for beginning and advanced students in construction, architecture, design, facility management, real estate, and other related fields. Features include: Easy-to-understand definitions of nearly 10,000 terms, phrases, and abbreviations from every area of construction More than 1,400 drawings and photographs that help clarify concepts Up-to-date coverage of new industry trends, including building automation, energy conservation, green building, historic preservation, and more An extensive reference section with plan symbols, conversions and equivalents, and more

Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary of Building and Construction Terms
Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary of Building and Construction Terms

Author: Hugh Brooks

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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Written for the individual in the construction business in non-technical language. Defines 2200 terms. Also contains a list of organizations with addresses under the entry Construction Associations and the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction under the entry General.