RSMeans illustrated construction dictionary student edition
by RSMeans (Author)

RSMeans illustrated construction dictionary student edition: This concise student edition of the most widely used dictionary for construction and design professionals offers clear explanations of essential construction-related terms and concepts.

RSMeans illustrated construction dictionary student edition: Illustrated throughout with explanatory drawings and photographs, it is an indispensable reference for beginning and advanced students in construction, architecture, design, facility management, real estate, and other related fields. Features include:

Easy-to-understand definitions of nearly 10,000 terms, phrases, and abbreviations from every area of construction
More than 1,400 drawings and photographs that help clarify concepts
Up-to-date coverage of new industry trends, including building automation, energy conservation, green building, historic preservation, and more
An extensive reference section with plan symbols, conversions and equivalents, and more

A useful appendix illustrates and identify es the symbols that a building professional is likely to encounter.

Terms for new construction trends, such as BIM, building automation, energy and environmental conservation, “green” construction practice, engineered lumber products, the newest seismic technologies, and historic preservation are also covered.

The editors obtained the assistance of industry groups, associations, societies, and manufacturers, as well as published authors who are nationally recognized authorities, to achieve this comprehensive construction trades, practices, and equipment dictionary.