The Dictionary of Construction Terms offers clear and concise
explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical
terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction
industry. It will save valuable time when searching for an
authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become
a practical reference for construction lawyers, practitioners and
students, as well as those in related industries including
planning, property and insurance.
Why you should buy this book:
- There is no other all-inclusive collection of legal and
technical terms available at present
- Convenient source of information for lawyers, practitioners and
students
- Includes a list of common technical acronyms (ie. DPC, DPM,
FFL)
- Lists acronyms of common institutions such as the ICE, JCT and
ACE
Examples of definitions:
Modular construction
A modern construction method whereby the building is constructed
using prefabricated or pre-assembled building sections or modules.
The three-dimensional building sections are typically fabricated
and assembled in an enclosed factory environment and then delivered
to site, ready for installation. Modular construction is aimed at
minimising construction time by standardising design components,
providing consistent quality and allowing site preparation and
building activities to commence concurrently with the construction
of the factory-made modules.
Snagging
The process of formally inspecting the construction works to
identify any incomplete works or defects in completed works. A
snagging list (or punch list ) is a schedule of defects resulting
from this inspection. These items typically need to be rectified
prior to the issuing of a completion certificate or handing-over of
the works although in some cases a completion certificate will be
issued with a snagging list attached.
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