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Aconex
Aconex is a privately held Australian company providing web-based electronic construction collaboration technologies, on a Software as a service basis, to customers in the engineering, natural r...
Aconex is a privately held Australian company providing web-based electronic construction collaboration technologies, on a Software as a service basis, to customers in the engineering, natural r...
Adaptive reuse
Adaptive reuse is the process of adapting old structures for purposes other than those initially intended.
Adaptive reuse is the process of adapting old structures for purposes other than those initially intended.
Anathyrosis
Anathyrosis is the technical term for how the ancients frequently dressed the joints of stone blocks.
Anathyrosis is the technical term for how the ancients frequently dressed the joints of stone blocks.
Architectural terracotta
Terracotta, in its unglazed form, became fashionable as an architectural ceramic construction material in England in the 1860s, and in the United States in the 1870s.
Terracotta, in its unglazed form, became fashionable as an architectural ceramic construction material in England in the 1860s, and in the United States in the 1870s.
Arrested decay
"Arrested decay" is a term coined by the State of California, United States to explain how it would preserve its Bodie State Historic Park.
"Arrested decay" is a term coined by the State of California, United States to explain how it would preserve its Bodie State Historic Park.
Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association
The Asbestos Testing And Consultancy Association (ATAC) is the trade association for companies in the UK who carry out asbestos surveying, analytical and laboratory work.
The Asbestos Testing And Consultancy Association (ATAC) is the trade association for companies in the UK who carry out asbestos surveying, analytical and laboratory work.
Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors is a trade association for the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales, representing around 1500 businesses employing some 60,000 s...
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors is a trade association for the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales, representing around 1500 businesses employing some 60,000 s...
Boulder wall
A boulder wall, also spelled boulder-walls or bowlder-wall, is a kind of wall built of round flints and pebbles, laid in a strong mortar.
A boulder wall, also spelled boulder-walls or bowlder-wall, is a kind of wall built of round flints and pebbles, laid in a strong mortar.
British Institute of Facilities Management
The British Institute of Facilities Management is a United Kingdom-based professional association for the facilities management sector.
The British Institute of Facilities Management is a United Kingdom-based professional association for the facilities management sector.
Builders' rites
Builders' rites are ceremonies attendant on the laying of foundation stones, whether ecclesiastical, masonic or otherwise, and other traditions connected with foundations or other aspects of co...
Builders' rites are ceremonies attendant on the laying of foundation stones, whether ecclesiastical, masonic or otherwise, and other traditions connected with foundations or other aspects of co...
Building
In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following: # Any human-made structure used or intended for s...
In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following: # Any human-made structure used or intended for s...
Building officials
Building officials of developed countries are generally are the jurisdictional administrator of building and construction codes, engineering calculation supervision, permits, facilities manageme...
Building officials of developed countries are generally are the jurisdictional administrator of building and construction codes, engineering calculation supervision, permits, facilities manageme...
Camber beam
In building, a camber beam is a piece of timber cut archwise, or with an obtuse angle in the middle, commonly used in platforms, as church leads, and other occasions where long and strong beams ...
In building, a camber beam is a piece of timber cut archwise, or with an obtuse angle in the middle, commonly used in platforms, as church leads, and other occasions where long and strong beams ...
Cast earth
Cast earth is a modified building material developed since the mid-1990s by Harris Lowenhaupt.
Cast earth is a modified building material developed since the mid-1990s by Harris Lowenhaupt.
Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering is the professional body for the United Kingdom plumbing and heating industry.
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering is the professional body for the United Kingdom plumbing and heating industry.
Close studding
Close studding is a form of timber work used in timber-framed buildings in which vertical timbers (studs) are set close together, dividing the wall into narrow panels.
Close studding is a form of timber work used in timber-framed buildings in which vertical timbers (studs) are set close together, dividing the wall into narrow panels.
Constructing Excellence
Constructing Excellence is a UK-based construction industry membership organisation.
Constructing Excellence is a UK-based construction industry membership organisation.
Construction Alliance
The The Construction Alliance is a United Kingdom construction organisation representing over 13,500 individual companies, mainly local and regional building firms, involved in the UK constructi...
The The Construction Alliance is a United Kingdom construction organisation representing over 13,500 individual companies, mainly local and regional building firms, involved in the UK constructi...
Construction Clients' Group
The Construction Clients' Group is a United Kingdom construction organisation representing major clients of the construction industry.
The Construction Clients' Group is a United Kingdom construction organisation representing major clients of the construction industry.
Construction collaboration technology
Construction collaboration technology refers to software applications used to enable effective sharing of project-related information between geographically-dispersed members of a construction p...
Construction collaboration technology refers to software applications used to enable effective sharing of project-related information between geographically-dispersed members of a construction p...
Construction Industry Council
The Construction Industry Council is the representative body for the professional bodies, research organizations and specialist business associations in the construction industry in the United K...
The Construction Industry Council is the representative body for the professional bodies, research organizations and specialist business associations in the construction industry in the United K...
Construction industry of the United Kingdom
The construction industry of the United Kingdom contributed gross value of £64,747 million to the UK economy in 2004.
The construction industry of the United Kingdom contributed gross value of £64,747 million to the UK economy in 2004.
Construction permit
A construction permit or building permit is a permit required in most jurisdictions for new construction, or adding on to pre-existing structures, and in some cases for major renovations.
A construction permit or building permit is a permit required in most jurisdictions for new construction, or adding on to pre-existing structures, and in some cases for major renovations.
Cordwood construction
Cordwood construction is a term used for a natural building method in which "cordwood" or short pieces of debarked tree are laid up crosswise with masonry or cob mixtures to build a wall.
Cordwood construction is a term used for a natural building method in which "cordwood" or short pieces of debarked tree are laid up crosswise with masonry or cob mixtures to build a wall.
Data Design System
Data Design System ASA supplies the construction industry with software tools for building information modelling.
Data Design System ASA supplies the construction industry with software tools for building information modelling.
Deep plan
A deep plan building is a building in which the horizontal distance from the external wall is many times greater than the floor to floor height.
A deep plan building is a building in which the horizontal distance from the external wall is many times greater than the floor to floor height.
Design Technology
Design Technology or DT is "the study, design, development, application, implementation, support and management of computer and non-computer based technologies for the express purpose of communi...
Design Technology or DT is "the study, design, development, application, implementation, support and management of computer and non-computer based technologies for the express purpose of communi...
Do it yourself
Do it yourself (or DIY) is a term used to describe building, modifying, or repairing of something without the aid of experts or professionals.
Do it yourself (or DIY) is a term used to describe building, modifying, or repairing of something without the aid of experts or professionals.
Earthbag construction
Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built.
Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built.
Earthquake engineering structures
Earthquake engineering structuresEarthquake engineering structures are designed and constructed to withstand various types of hazardous earthquake exposures at the sites of their particular location.
Earthquake engineering structuresEarthquake engineering structures are designed and constructed to withstand various types of hazardous earthquake exposures at the sites of their particular location.
Earthquake simulation
Earthquake simulation applies a real or simulated vibrational input to a structure that possesses the essential features of a real seismic event.
Earthquake simulation applies a real or simulated vibrational input to a structure that possesses the essential features of a real seismic event.
Ecoenergy
Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) ecoENERGY Retrofit program provides financial support to homeowners, small and medium-sized businesses, public institutions and industrial facilities to help...
Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) ecoENERGY Retrofit program provides financial support to homeowners, small and medium-sized businesses, public institutions and industrial facilities to help...
Egan Report
The Egan Report, titled Rethinking Construction, was an influential report on the UK construction industry produced by an industry task force chaired by Sir John Egan, published in Nov...
The Egan Report, titled Rethinking Construction, was an influential report on the UK construction industry produced by an industry task force chaired by Sir John Egan, published in Nov...
Electrical Contractors' Association
The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is the main trade association for contractors involved in electrical engineering projects in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is the main trade association for contractors involved in electrical engineering projects in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
External wall insulation
An external wall insulation system (or EWIS) is a thermally insulated, protective, decorative exterior cladding system which consists of expanded polystyrene, mineral wool polyurethane foam, tog...
An external wall insulation system (or EWIS) is a thermally insulated, protective, decorative exterior cladding system which consists of expanded polystyrene, mineral wool polyurethane foam, tog...
Fabric structure
Fabric structures are architecturally innovative forms of constructed fibers that provide end users a variety of aesthetic free-form building designs.
Fabric structures are architecturally innovative forms of constructed fibers that provide end users a variety of aesthetic free-form building designs.
Flushwork
In architecture, flushwork is the decorative combination on the same flat plane of flint and ashlar stone.
In architecture, flushwork is the decorative combination on the same flat plane of flint and ashlar stone.
Glazed architectural terra-cotta
Glazed architectural terra-cotta is a ceramic masonry building material popular in the United States from the late 19th century until the 1930s, and still one of the most common building materia...
Glazed architectural terra-cotta is a ceramic masonry building material popular in the United States from the late 19th century until the 1930s, and still one of the most common building materia...
Grand Designs
Grand Designs is a British television series produced by Talkback Thames and broadcast on Channel 4 which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Grand Designs is a British television series produced by Talkback Thames and broadcast on Channel 4 which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Grand Designs Australia
Grand Designs Australia is an Australian spin-off of British TV series, Grand Designs.
Grand Designs Australia is an Australian spin-off of British TV series, Grand Designs.
Hohenschönhausen Castle
Hohenschönhausen Castle is a manor house in the borough Alt-Hohenschönhausen in Berlin, Germany.
Hohenschönhausen Castle is a manor house in the borough Alt-Hohenschönhausen in Berlin, Germany.
Hollow-core slab
A hollow core slab, also known as a voided slab or hollow core plank is a precast slab of prestressed concrete typically used in the construction of floors in multi-story apartment b...
A hollow core slab, also known as a voided slab or hollow core plank is a precast slab of prestressed concrete typically used in the construction of floors in multi-story apartment b...
Home improvement
Home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home.
Home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home.
Housing & Building Research Institute
Housing and Building Research Institute is an autonomous organization under Government of Bangladesh Ministry of Housing and Public Works.
Housing and Building Research Institute is an autonomous organization under Government of Bangladesh Ministry of Housing and Public Works.
Hurricane shutter
Hurricane coverings, commonly known as shutters, are used in hurricane mitigation to protect houses and other structures from damage caused by storms.
Hurricane coverings, commonly known as shutters, are used in hurricane mitigation to protect houses and other structures from damage caused by storms.
Imbrex and tegula
The imbrex and tegula were overlapping roof tiles used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture as a waterproof and durable roof covering.
The imbrex and tegula were overlapping roof tiles used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture as a waterproof and durable roof covering.
Industry Foundation Classes
The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is intended to describe building and construction industry data.
The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is intended to describe building and construction industry data.
International Building Code
The International Building Code is a model building code developed by the International Code Council.
The International Building Code is a model building code developed by the International Code Council.
Joint compound
Joint compound mixes manufactured prior to the 1980s often contained a complex mixture of several substances.
Joint compound mixes manufactured prior to the 1980s often contained a complex mixture of several substances.
Lath and plaster
Lath and plaster is a building process used mainly for interior walls in Canada and the United States until the late 1950s.
Lath and plaster is a building process used mainly for interior walls in Canada and the United States until the late 1950s.
Latham Report
The Latham Report, titled Constructing the Team, was an influential report written by Sir Michael Latham, published in July 1994.
The Latham Report, titled Constructing the Team, was an influential report written by Sir Michael Latham, published in July 1994.
Lift and Escalator Industry Association
The Lift and Escalator Industry Association is a United Kingdom-based trade association and advisory body for the lift and escalator industry.
The Lift and Escalator Industry Association is a United Kingdom-based trade association and advisory body for the lift and escalator industry.
Low-energy house
A low-energy house is any type of house that from design, technologies and building products uses less energy, from any source, than a traditional or average contemporary house.
A low-energy house is any type of house that from design, technologies and building products uses less energy, from any source, than a traditional or average contemporary house.
Modular classrooms
Modular Classrooms are prefabricated buildings constructed off-site in a factory.
Modular Classrooms are prefabricated buildings constructed off-site in a factory.
National Access and Scaffolding Confederation
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation is a United Kingdom construction trade association representing companies involved in scaffolding and access work.
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation is a United Kingdom construction trade association representing companies involved in scaffolding and access work.
National Federation of Demolition Contractors
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors is a United Kingdom construction trade association representing companies involved in demolition work.
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors is a United Kingdom construction trade association representing companies involved in demolition work.
National Specialist Contractors Council
The National Specialist Contractors' Council (NSCC) is a United Kingdom construction organisation comprising 32 specialist trade associations representing companies involved in planning, design,...
The National Specialist Contractors' Council (NSCC) is a United Kingdom construction organisation comprising 32 specialist trade associations representing companies involved in planning, design,...
OpenBIM
OpenBIM is a specific type of BIM OpenBIM is a specific type of BIM. The term openBIM has been around since mid 2005, but became popular when large software vendors started to claim that the who...
OpenBIM is a specific type of BIM OpenBIM is a specific type of BIM. The term openBIM has been around since mid 2005, but became popular when large software vendors started to claim that the who...
Ownerbuilder
An owner builder is an individual or family that takes charge of the remodeling or new construction of their home.
An owner builder is an individual or family that takes charge of the remodeling or new construction of their home.
Panelák
Panelák is a colloquial term in Czech and Slovak for a panel building constructed of pre-fabricated, pre-stressed concrete, such as those extant in Czech Republic and elsewhere in the former Sov...
Panelák is a colloquial term in Czech and Slovak for a panel building constructed of pre-fabricated, pre-stressed concrete, such as those extant in Czech Republic and elsewhere in the former Sov...
Permanent modular construction
Permanent Modular Construction (PMC) is a delivery method utilizing offsite, lean manufacturing techniques to prefabricate single or multi-story whole building solutions in deliverable module se...
Permanent Modular Construction (PMC) is a delivery method utilizing offsite, lean manufacturing techniques to prefabricate single or multi-story whole building solutions in deliverable module se...
Portable building
A portable building, or demountable building (Australian English), is a building designed and built to be movable rather than permanently located.
A portable building, or demountable building (Australian English), is a building designed and built to be movable rather than permanently located.
Post and lintel
Post and lintel (or Post and beam) is a simple architrave where a horizontal member (the lintel—or header) is supported by two vertical posts at either end.
Post and lintel (or Post and beam) is a simple architrave where a horizontal member (the lintel—or header) is supported by two vertical posts at either end.
Post in ground
Post in ground or post in ground construction or Earthfast construction is a type of architecture in which vertical, roof-bearing timbers, called posts, were placed into excavated po...
Post in ground or post in ground construction or Earthfast construction is a type of architecture in which vertical, roof-bearing timbers, called posts, were placed into excavated po...
Project Labor Agreement
A Project Labor Agreement, also known as a Community Workforce Agreement, is a controversial pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes ...
A Project Labor Agreement, also known as a Community Workforce Agreement, is a controversial pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes ...
Property Ladder (UK)
Property Ladder is the original British version of the television series Property Ladder.
Property Ladder is the original British version of the television series Property Ladder.
Pseudoperipteral
In architecture, a pseudoperipteral building is one with free standing columns in the front (colonnaded portico), but the columns along the sides are engaged in the peripheral walls of the b...
In architecture, a pseudoperipteral building is one with free standing columns in the front (colonnaded portico), but the columns along the sides are engaged in the peripheral walls of the b...
Radiant heating
Radiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas.
Radiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas.
Rainscreen cladding
Rainscreen cladding is a construction facade rainscreen system which consists of the subframe and different finishes like cladding panels, brick, ceramic tiles, reconstituted stone boards, ceram...
Rainscreen cladding is a construction facade rainscreen system which consists of the subframe and different finishes like cladding panels, brick, ceramic tiles, reconstituted stone boards, ceram...
Relocatable buildings
Relocatable Buildings are partially or completely assembled buildings that are constructed in a building manufacturing facility using a modular construction process.
Relocatable Buildings are partially or completely assembled buildings that are constructed in a building manufacturing facility using a modular construction process.
Roof pitch
In building construction, roof pitch is a numerical measure of the steepness of a roof, and a pitched roof is a roof that is steep.
In building construction, roof pitch is a numerical measure of the steepness of a roof, and a pitched roof is a roof that is steep.
Room number
A room number is a number assigned to a room within a building.
A room number is a number assigned to a room within a building.
Roughcast
Roughcast or pebbledash is a coarse plaster surface used on outside walls that consists of lime and sometimes cement mixed with sand, small gravel, and often pebbles or shells.
Roughcast or pebbledash is a coarse plaster surface used on outside walls that consists of lime and sometimes cement mixed with sand, small gravel, and often pebbles or shells.
Sarking
Sarking is the use of wood panels, or "sarking boards", under the shingles of a roof to provide support.
Sarking is the use of wood panels, or "sarking boards", under the shingles of a roof to provide support.
Scottish Building Federation
The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) is a United Kingdom construction organisation representing employers in the Scottish construction industry.
The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) is a United Kingdom construction organisation representing employers in the Scottish construction industry.
Scrim (material)
The term scrim has two separate meanings in terms of fabric.
The term scrim has two separate meanings in terms of fabric.
SELECT (Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland)
SELECT, founded in 1900 as the Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland, is the Scottish construction trade association for specialist businesses in the electrical industry.
SELECT, founded in 1900 as the Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland, is the Scottish construction trade association for specialist businesses in the electrical industry.
SELECT - the Electrical Contractors' Association for Scotland
SELECT - the Electrical Contractors' Association for Scotland, founded in 1900, is a Scotland-based construction trade association for specialist businesses in the electrical industry.
SELECT - the Electrical Contractors' Association for Scotland, founded in 1900, is a Scotland-based construction trade association for specialist businesses in the electrical industry.
Self Certification (New York City Department of Buildings)
Self Certification, officially known as Professional Certification, is a process by which licensed professionals may bypass a full review of a building project by the New York City Departm...
Self Certification, officially known as Professional Certification, is a process by which licensed professionals may bypass a full review of a building project by the New York City Departm...
Self-build
"Self-build" is the practice of creating an individual home for yourself through a variety of different methods.
"Self-build" is the practice of creating an individual home for yourself through a variety of different methods.
Specialist Engineering Contractors Group
The Specialist Engineering Contractors Group is a United Kingdom construction industry organisation, currently representing six specialist engineering membership associations.
The Specialist Engineering Contractors Group is a United Kingdom construction industry organisation, currently representing six specialist engineering membership associations.
Storey
A storey (British English) or story (American English) is any level part of a building that could be used by people (for living, work, storage, recreation, etc.).
A storey (British English) or story (American English) is any level part of a building that could be used by people (for living, work, storage, recreation, etc.).
Strategic Forum for Construction
The Strategic Forum for Construction is a United Kingdom construction industry organisation established in 2001 as the principle point of liaison between UK government and the major construction...
The Strategic Forum for Construction is a United Kingdom construction industry organisation established in 2001 as the principle point of liaison between UK government and the major construction...
Sword CTSpace
Sword CTSpace was an engineering content management and project collaboration software vendor headquartered in Brentford, UK. Sword CTSpace’s products included Software as a Service (SaaS) or cl...
Sword CTSpace was an engineering content management and project collaboration software vendor headquartered in Brentford, UK. Sword CTSpace’s products included Software as a Service (SaaS) or cl...
Termite shield
A termite shield is a sheet metal fabrication used in light frame construction to reduce the movement of termites from the soil into wood framing members such as floor joists and studs.
A termite shield is a sheet metal fabrication used in light frame construction to reduce the movement of termites from the soil into wood framing members such as floor joists and studs.
Thirteenth floor
Thirteenth floor is a designation of a level of a multi-level building that is often omitted in countries where the number is considered unlucky.
Thirteenth floor is a designation of a level of a multi-level building that is often omitted in countries where the number is considered unlucky.
Tilt up
Tilt-up, tilt-slab or tilt-wall is a type of building and a construction technique using concrete.
Tilt-up, tilt-slab or tilt-wall is a type of building and a construction technique using concrete.
Timber framing
Timber framing, or half-timbering, also called in North America "post-and-beam" construction and post-frame construction, is the method of creating structures using heavy squared off...
Timber framing, or half-timbering, also called in North America "post-and-beam" construction and post-frame construction, is the method of creating structures using heavy squared off...
Toolbelt Diva
Toolbelt Diva was a do-it-yourself television program on Discovery Home in the U.S. from 2004-2008.
Toolbelt Diva was a do-it-yourself television program on Discovery Home in the U.S. from 2004-2008.
UK Contractors Group
The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) is the main association for UK construction contractors.
The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) is the main association for UK construction contractors.
Vertical damp proof barrier
The purpose of a Vertical Damp Proof Barrier is to prevent the ingress of damp and water into subterranean structures such as basements, cellars, tunnels and earth shielded buildings.
The purpose of a Vertical Damp Proof Barrier is to prevent the ingress of damp and water into subterranean structures such as basements, cellars, tunnels and earth shielded buildings.
Vibration control
In earthquake engineering, vibration control is a set of technical means aimed to mitigate seismic impacts in building and non-building structures.
In earthquake engineering, vibration control is a set of technical means aimed to mitigate seismic impacts in building and non-building structures.
Wall plan
A wall plan is a drawing which consists of complete details with dimensions (with an accuracy of an inch) about all four sides and ceiling of each and every room in a building.
A wall plan is a drawing which consists of complete details with dimensions (with an accuracy of an inch) about all four sides and ceiling of each and every room in a building.
Wall plate
A wall plate, a structural element in the light frame construction method known as platform framing, is a horizontally laid structural element at right angles to the load-bearing part of the ver...
A wall plate, a structural element in the light frame construction method known as platform framing, is a horizontally laid structural element at right angles to the load-bearing part of the ver...
Water heat recycling
Water heat recycling (also known as drain water heat recovery, greywater heat recovery, or sometimes shower water heat recovery) is the use of a heat exchanger to recover energ...
Water heat recycling (also known as drain water heat recovery, greywater heat recovery, or sometimes shower water heat recovery) is the use of a heat exchanger to recover energ...
Weatherboarding
Weatherboarding is the cladding or ‘siding’ of a house consisting of long thin timber boards that overlap one another, either vertically or horizontally on the outside of the wall.
Weatherboarding is the cladding or ‘siding’ of a house consisting of long thin timber boards that overlap one another, either vertically or horizontally on the outside of the wall.
Westerville Community Center
The Westerville Community Center, is a building in Westerville, OH, that was opened as a community center in November 2001 and is situated on of land.
The Westerville Community Center, is a building in Westerville, OH, that was opened as a community center in November 2001 and is situated on of land.
World Organisation of Building Officials
World Organisaton of Building Officials (WOBO) is the global association of building officials that promote the interests and technical standards of building officials.
World Organisaton of Building Officials (WOBO) is the global association of building officials that promote the interests and technical standards of building officials.