Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary [Abridged] [Paperback]

Kornelis Smit (Author), Howard Chandler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1991

The new, updated fourth edition of RSMeans' popular construction dictionary features over 20,000 terms, phrases and abbreviations, as well as over 1,400 illustrations.

Your reliable source for:

• Comprehensive coverage of the construction trades, practices, and equipment 
• Easy-to-understand, illustrated definitions of building materials and methods
• Updated and expanded coverage of new trends in the industry such as building automation, green building, energy conservation and more
  Regional terminology and slang expressions
• Extensive reference section with plan symbols, contact listings for professional organizations, conversions and equivalents, and more

A free CD-ROM is included that lets you browse and search the complete print version of the dictionary, with additional expanded information and graphics.

As a desk or field reference, RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary is invaluable for architects, contractors, and facility owners and managers, as well as insurance and real estate professionals, attorneys, and anyone else who needs to understand construction terminology. RSMeans is the leading provider of cost and reference information on facility design, construction, and management in North America.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The best portable dictionary for office or field use—an essential tool for contractors, architects, insurance and real estate personnel, facility managers, homeowners, and anyone who needs quick, clear definitions for construction terms. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

The Up-to-Date, Reliable Resource for Construction Terminology . . .

Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary Condensed Version Second Edition

Recognized in the industry as the best resource of its kind, this second edition has been further enhanced with updates to existing terms and the addition of hundreds of new terms and illustrations . . . in keeping with the most recent developments in the construction industry.

Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary provides clear, authoritative definitions — covering all the major construction specialties.

With the latest in construction methods, materials, and equipment, this edition includes new terminology used in construction specialties, such as:

• "Green," or Sustainable Building
• Historic Preservation and Building Re-Use
• Technologies for cleanup of building site contaminants

. . . with expanded terms and illustrations for wood framing, real estate and appraisal, and interior design and construction projects.

Now with a quick-reference Spanish section — key terms in English with Spanish translations. Includes tools and equipment, materials, tasks, and more!

The best portable dictionary for office or field use — an essential tool for contractors, architects, insurance and real estate personnel, facility managers, homeowners, and anyone who needs quick, clear definitions for construction terms. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 501 pages
• Publisher: Robert S Means Co; Abridged edition (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876292198
• ISBN-13: 978-0876292198
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,812,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource!, April 9, 2000

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This review is from: Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary (Paperback)

I have purchased several different Construction Dictionaries in the past, and the Means Illustrated Dictionary has been the one I re-order and give to my staff to use as thier Construction Bible.

5.0 out of 5 stars RSMeans Construction Dictionary, November 8, 2010

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This review is from: RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary, with Free Interactive CD-ROM: The Complete Source of Constrcution Terms and Concept (Hardcover)

This is a great tool for anyone in construction! Find the correct word or spelling for words your not familiar with in construction lingo and it's not in a ordinary dictionary. Would recommend fro all construction office work!