RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary: 88 Student Edition
Author(s): RSMeans (Author)
Publisher: RSMeans
Publication Date: 28 Sept. 2012
Edition: Student
Language: English
Print length: 380 pages
ISBN-10: 1118133528
ISBN-13: 9781118133521
Book Description
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
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From the Inside Flap
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
From the Back Cover
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
About the Author
RSMeans is the leading provider of cost and reference information on facility design, construction, and management in North America.
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