Common commercial construction terms you should know esub. Sometimes called wins, baseboards cover the gap between the floor. Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields, it covers in over 8,000 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as. Steel framing guide steel framing guide a n e a s y t o u s e g u i d e f o r s t e e l f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n introduction steel framing is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using. Commercial general contractors gsd contracting llc. Backing aka blocking a nonstructural usually 2x framed support i. Addendum a supplemental document, which is issued after the bid documents have been distributed to potential bidders, but before the final bids are. The septic tank fills with liquid and solid waste and the liquid. Antisiphon valve are most commonly spring loaded one way valves. Steel framing guide steel framing guide a n e a s y t o u s e g u i d e f o r s t e e l f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n introduction steel framing is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using traditional building materials.
Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. Value of construction put in place the value of construction put in place is a measure of the value of construction installed or erected at the site during a given. Wall bearing system exterior walls supporting roof. Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields, it covers in over 8,000 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal. The contents of this publication are informational only and do not take the place of statutes, rules, or court decisions. B bleed water bleeding water that rises to the surface of freshly placed concrete due to segregation. Common definitions for maintenance and construction terms the following definitions have been adapted from those developed for the february 1998 study team report entitled, facilities maintenance assessment and recommendations, from information developed by the federal real property council frpc and from descriptions. Aug 24, 2018 this is just a handful of common commercial construction terms that we utilize in our onboarding process. Abrams law a rule stating that, with given concrete materials and conditions of test, the. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Scheduling, estimating, projectconstruction management. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the.
Glossary of common construction contract terms this glossary contains terms and their meanings that frequently are used within the context of contracts and subcontracts in the construction industry. Filipino construction terms free download as word doc. Vacuum breakers are an example of an antisiphon valve. Michael mccormick p a g e 3 a acoustics the size, shape, and absorption materials that affect the noise transmission and sound level of a room. Anchor bolts in residential construction, bolts to secure a wooden sill plate to concrete, or masonry floor or wall. Wall framing 31 requirements 31 platform construction 31 balloon construction 33 window and door framing 34 endwall framing 36 interior walls 38 lath nailers 39 chapter 7. Floor framing at wall projections 31 page chapter 6. To qualify, borrowers should have a credit score in the high 600s.
Miscellaneous browse 1,995 acronyms and abbreviations. Absorbent a material that is used to hold gases, liquids or solids or suspended solids on its surface or inside pores. The cm acts as a consultant to the owner in the development and design phases, and acts as the equivalent of a general contractor during the construction phase. These construction contract templates can be easily customized according to your needs you can add or remove clauses. Corner reinforcement gusset reinforcing at junction of head and jambs used in interlocking of knockdown k. Scheduling, estimating, projectconstruction management, contract administration, and construction claims terminology for. Basic residential construction terminology flashcards. All trades which have a part in the construction of a building eg carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electricity, heating. Jan 08, 2020 other commercial construction loans like the small business administration cdc504 loan provides more longterm options so an additional loan following the completion of the project will not be needed. The essential guide to building and construction terms, phrases and jargon.
Abrams law a rule stating that, with given concrete materials and conditions of test, the ratio of the amount of. The be all and end all of commercial construction supervision is avoiding paying subs change orders by any all means possible. Budget at completion bac the sum of all budget values established for the work to be performed on a project or a work breakdown structure component or a schedule activity. Our online glossary contains definitions for over 880 construction terms, many even include helpful graphics for further clarification. These sample contract templates are available in both word and excel formats. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. Absorption field this is a seeping field designed to disperse the liquid waste from a septic tank through a filter bed. Scheduling, estimating, project construction management, contract administration, and construction claims terminology for. A board around the bottom of a wall perpendicular to the floor. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Commercial construction glossary mccormick pcs info.
Adit a horizontal or nearly horizontal entrance to a tunnel or mine as opposed to a vertical shaft. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf usable square footage within a physical space measured from finished wall to finished wall. Dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering. Autocad is a commercial software application for 2d and 3d computeraided.
Antisiphon valve vacuum breaker the simple definition is an antisiphon valve is a device installed on a water supply line that prevents water from backing up into the potable water system. The ccd is a written authorization for the contractor to proceed with work that may impact the schedule or the cost of a project. The engineer shall be licensed, if the state of south carolina requires such a license, in areas appropriate to the type of construction services contemplated by the owner. Listed below, is a summary of some of the more commonly used terms, endearments, lingo or slang expressions, that are used within the construction industry. Michael mccormick p a g e 5 construction change directive also known as a field order. Defined termswherever used in the contract documents, the terms listed below will have the meanings ascribed which are applicable to both the singular and the plural thereof. See more ideas about construction, architecture and house roof. An addendum is generally issued by the owner to the. Another important part of giving others an important inside look into construction is going to a jobsite or working alongside project team members in the office. Engraving the use of special tools and equipment to cut or route out patterns and designs in hardened concrete.
The sba also has the 7a program, which can be used for the purchase or construction of commercial real estate. Often used on walls as temporary bracing until framing has been. Ireb syllabi are complemented by this glossary of requirements engineering terminology and by other, supplementary materials. A person who is qualified to design buildings and supervise their construction. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Corner post vertical closed profile used at corner intersection of multiple elevation frames.
Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam framing 42. A structural member or beam carrying loads over an opening. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. A special situationally required type of construction with. Ab estimates of damages the ab estimate method is generally utilized in cases where the changed work or the cause of the delay or disruption related to the changed work is fairly. Addendum addenda written information adding to, clarifying or modifying the bidding documents. It is an excellent reference for both beginners and experts who are looking to expand their construction knowledge. Anchorsrock anchors rock anchors resist forces by means of corrosion protected steel bars embedded into bedrock. In construction accounting accountants and bookkeepers use certain terms and there are distinct meanings associated with these terms. Over 8,000 entriesthe most uptodate dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Ever wanted quick access for you or your team to lookup the definition of items such as a bowstring truss, or shiplap siding. Nod your head and promise to pay, but never actually write anything down, use hillary as a role model. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf.
Berm landscaped earth sloping from the ground to an exterior building wall. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. Abandonmenta willful decision by the contractor suspending the progress of the work for an uninterrupted period of three 3 or more. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. E edger a tool used on the edges of fresh concrete to provide a clean, finished edge. Builders risk added to a policy for a oneyear minimum term to cover a new building or structure under construction or an existing. Project management glossary of terms page 3 fall 2007 acronyms aashto american association of state highway and transportation officials acec american council of engineering companies acwp actual cost of work performed afrs agency financial reporting system api applications programming interface bc benefitcost bac budget at completion. Glossary of commonly used construction terms anchorsrock. This gives an important context in realworld usage of common commercial terms. Construction terminology get more information and forms faster and easier at tax. This handy publication contains definitions for hundreds of construction terms. A particulate material which is made up of sand or crushed stone.
The most common absorbent used in the plumbing world is activated carbon. Angle iron a piece of iron that forms a right angle and is used to span openings and support masonry at the openings. Many plates are simply pressed into the wood and are subject to early failure if the plates warp from the heat of the fire. Numerous construction contract templates are available. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. If you are a contractor, the term used by accountants may have a different meaning than how the term is used in the. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Geotechnical structures need anchors to counteract the uplift and other. Project management glossary of terms page 8 fall 2007 budget the approved estimate for the project or any work breakdown structure component or any schedule activity. Usually the concrete is stained first to give it color, so the routed areas look like grout lines. Interest rates are based on the prime rate plus a maximum of 2.
Construction accounting terminology construction industry by david j hoare msa 05152015 04102020 in construction accounting accountants and bookkeepers use certain terms and there are distinct meanings associated with these terms. Closed construction a building, component, assembly, subassembly. 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. All information about the international requirements engineering board ireb e.
A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Storefront extruded aluminum frames and doors, usually used as an entry feature of tenant space. If a dryshake color hardener is being applied to the concrete surface, some bleed water is needed to wet out the hardener sufficiently so it can be floated into the surface. Wooden or metal plate used to connect structural members that are butted together. A dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering. Brace an inclined piece of framing lumber applied to wall or floor to strengthen the structure. For commercial construction loans, borrowers should expect to pay interest rates between 4% and 12%. This article is designed to introduce beginner accountants and contractors to these terms from the perspective of financial reporting. The following are the most common coverage forms and endorsements used in commercial property insurance. The most common commercial construction contract issues.
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