Nailing Down Building and Construction Terms

Posted by Administrator on May 7th, 2007

If your company works within the construction industry or you work with construction companies, it’s important to know their language and the processes involved with building different structures. By mastering building and construction terms, you’ll demonstrate your understanding of the industry and that you’re committed to knowing your business or your partners’ business.

There are many books of construction terms available for purchase, but if you like online resources, one website that I’d highly recommend is www.constructionjargon.com, which is labeled as the building industry’s directory and information source. A 30-year expert in the industry supports the website; he has worked on everything from single-family homes to housing developments of over 100 homes. You will find a complete range of construction-related projects, from roofing, plumbing, siding and insulation to lighting, landscape and framing. You can even find legal and financial details. In addition to the thorough coverage of construction terms, this website also provides tips and advice on approaching construction projects. The option to search the website for a specific topic is particularly helpful.

For a “dictionary” approach to construction terms that you can look up alphabetically, I’d recommend visiting www.builderspace.com. You’ll find an alphabetical listing of construction terms; with a range of technical construction terms, like “ASA”, and building-specific terms, like “Bar Joist”. The website also provides other resources, such as education and community opportunities to further your knowledge about architecture, construction and building. To connect with other individuals and companies in the building industry community, visit the website’s message boards or industry forums.

While browsing different building and construction terms websites, keep in mind that construction processes will vary depending on the state you’re doing business in, since there are differences in climate and soil conditions from region to region. Individual states will often provide construction terms documentation via the web – this will be a very good resource.

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