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. 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

RSMeans is the leading provider of cost and reference information on facility design, construction, and management in North America.

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. 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

Preface vii

Acknowledgments ix

Terms and Definitions 1

Appendix 355