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Dictionary of Construction Terms

Author: Simon Tolson
Publisher: Informa Publishing
ISBN: 9781843117940
Published In: November 2012
Format: Hardback , 352 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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The Dictionary of Construction Terms will bring together all the abbreviations, acronyms and terms used by anybody involved in construction

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.
Written by Fenwick Elliott, the leading construction law specialists