Acceptable construction manuals are the deemedtosatisfy referenced documents in. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 an illustrated compendium of building terms and definitions used in australia and new zealand. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. The on this guide belongs to plain english campaign. Originally a proprietary format of adobe systems, pdf has been an open format since 2008. As specified in section 508 of the 1998 rehabilitation act, the process of designing and developing web sites and other technology that can be navigated and understood by all people, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. Brick veneer a method of construction in which a single leaf of nonload. Avfo as viewed from outside when drawing the window for manufacturing, the view taken is from outside. The australian citizenship pledge it is important for all australian citizens to understand. Glossary of terms acceptance the formal process of accepting delivery of a product or deliverable. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. Glossary of architectural terms page 1 abacus the abacus is the top part of a column capital. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users.
A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and techniques are presented next. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover. Buy hb 502004 glossary of building terms from sai global. The vocabulary may be searched one term at a time freely on the web, and is available for license in bulk. Please contact us if you want to reproduce any part of it. Glossary of land use and planning terms 3 active living community. Each area of the country has a different glossary of terms, and as with the description of a sandwich as a sub, a hoagie or a grinder, misleading terms can lead. Australians believe in the dignity and freedom of each person, the equality of men and women and the rule of law.
Bearer a subfloor structural timber member which supports the floor joists. 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. To create a glossary file for to upload, type the terms and. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. Instead they own the works as a leaseholder or tenant or a licensee of the land owner.
Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Glossary of australian building terms national library of. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Abcd, australian building and construction definitions. This publication provides an alphabetical list of terms covered in relevant building and construction standards as well as over 80 illustrations of general and specific items used in the building and construction industry. Terms from the building code of australia and the standards it calls up have been added to those found in the fourth edition. A curved projection formed by at least five windows joined at obtuse angles.
Adobe acrobat distiller works with postscript files, converting them to pdf. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Glossary of procurement terms page 4 of 11 issue date. Agm an annual general meeting held by the owners corporation.
Glossary this glossary explains key terms used in this guide. The number of terms has jumped from approximately 6,000 to about 11,000 in the hardcopy. Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. From scissor trusses to bal ratings, the jargon used on the average australian building site sounds like a foreign language to most. Australian citizenship is about living out these values in your everyday life. Body corporate another term for owners corporation. Expression meaning abc commissioner means the australian building and construction commissioner. The following glossary has been developed to help you succeed as a project manager by establishing standard definitions for commonlyused terms you will encounter in your career as a project manager. Acceptance criteria performance requirements and essential conditions that have to be achieved before project deliverables are accepted. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32.
However, in some building contracts such as for a tenancy fitout, one party is called the owner but they do not own the land. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. You can also add glossary terms one by one for a short glossary or when you want to add terms to an existing glossary. After several changes in format, the present glossary was conceived in 2005. Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. In gfrc glass fiber reinforced concrete or architectural fiberglass column capitals, the abacus may be cast as part of the capital or as a separate piece. In 1971 the mean sea level for 19661968 was assigned the value of zero on the australian height datum at thirty tide gauges around the coast of the australian continent. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. Glossary of building terms building guide house design. Building dictionary of terms 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. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Portable document format, a file format for representing the layout and appearance of documents on a page independent of the layout software, computer operating system, etc.
Standards association of australia national committee on rationalised building australia edition. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. Building code of australia bca sets minimum community standards for buildings in terms of health, safety and amenity in buildings for regulatory purposes. Group ii furnitureequipment furnitureequipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease. An invaluable resource for architects is hb 502004, glossary of building terms. Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. Glossary of legal terms created by peter english, surry partners lawyers, for the australian design unit au. An illustrated compendium of definitions of terms used in building, engineering and planning.
September 2018 contract management the process of proactively managing a contractual relationship between a supplier and public authority, including addressing risks and disputes that arise, to achieve the agreed contractual outcomes. Due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. A glossary of building and planning terms edition 2 national committee on rationalized building canberra. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records adamesque following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family of classical architects, william, and robert adam. Pickard, j, 2009 illustrated glossary of australian rural fence terms. Assists in all areas of the building and construction industry, including designers, builders, producers and suppliers, information managers, regulators, technicians and tradesmen, and students to find appropriate terms and definitions for their work. Here are a few to help with the communications a acceptable solution a design solution deemed to comply with the building code that is preapproved and therefore has fewer compliance costs associated.
Request for tender rft 2217b1 phase one attachment e glossary attachment e glossary 1. The form people fill out that helps ndia identify if a person is eligible to become a participant. A projecting element, such a beam or porch, supported at one end. National committee on rationalised building australia edition. If you plan to build a large glossary, you can upload a file that contains all, or most of the terms, and then update the glossary with more terms as needed. Beam a structural member transversely supporting a load. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign.
Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 assistive technology. Click here to find out the june 2019 enews archive on standards australia website. The criteria someone must meet to become a participant in the ndis. A community designed to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. A device that allows wirelessequipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Glossary of building terms houspect building inspections. Complete buildings glossary complete building sydney. Used in reference to a basaltic lava that occurs in flows with a fissured, rough and jagged surface. Victoria law foundation legal glossary 2 adduce to adduce or lead evidence is to show a document or thing to the court, or to ask a witness questions, as part of an argument in a court case. An igneous rock that has a relatively high silica content. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in. Illustrated glossary of australian rural fence terms nsw.
Australian standards are mandatory when referred to in building regulations, and are enforceable in contracts when call up in contract documents. Accountability the obligation to report on ones actions. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Alteration the rebuilding, reerecting, repairing, enlarging and extending of a building. Bay window any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. The building or room, or part thereof, set aside for the storage of archives andor. Glossary of terms state records of south australia.
The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. National committee on rationalised building, hans milton. It terms glossary information technology definitions. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. The aat is organized hierarchically within seven facets. An educator is actively working towards a qualification if the educator.
A sharp corner formed by the join of two surfaces along a length of timber or brick. In every case the owner has legally enforceable rights in. Greater industry involvement to ensure that the terms and format meet industry. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms. Body corporate managers another term for strata managers. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover the join between the frame and the wall finish. Study group of the new zealand national society for earthquake engineering 1992. The information management glossary defines the terms and abbreviations used. According to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code apron flashing the flashing that covers the joint between a vertical surface and a sloping roof, as at the lower edge of a chimney.
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. Glossary of recordkeeping terms, state records nsw. Building elements that are considered part of the building. Information management glossary victorian government. Project management glossary terms usaid learning lab. A revision of the modified mercall seismic intensity scale. The glossary terms on this page do not contain ncc defined terms. This is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any corrections, clarifications or suggested additions. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. A structural member carrying building loads weight from one support to another. Standards are documents that set out specifications, procedures and guidelines. Abstract show below defines terms used in the building and construction industry. Bylaws a set of rules that the proprietors and occupants in a strata scheme must follow. Common building terms ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater.
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