The Dictionary Of Construction Terms

The Dictionary of Construction Terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases, and abbreviations used in construction law or the construction industry. The book will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of [...]
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The Dictionary of Construction Terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases, and abbreviations used in construction law or the construction industry. The book will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference source for construction lawyers and students, as well as those in related industries, such as insurance. This all-inclusive collection includes a list of: common technical acronyms such as DPC [Design Procurement Construction], DPM [Diversified Project Management], and FFL [Finished Floor Level]; acronyms of common institutions such as the ICE [Institution of Civil Engineers], JCT [Joint Contracts Tribunal], and ACE [Alliance for Construction Excellence]; and different types of electronic proprietary file formats (i.e. .dgn, .dwg, .mpp).