Building Construction Terms

Question 1

Art and science of business of building

Answer 1

Construction

Question 2

Budget for construction fixtures, furniture, etc.

Answer 2

Hard Cost

Question 3

Budget for consultancy fees, project management, permit, insurance

Answer 3

Soft Cost

Question 4

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

Answer 4

Contingencies

Question 5

Money for design changes

Answer 5

Design Contingencies

Question 6

Money that may be needed to pay unforseen work or materials necessary to complete construction work

Answer 6

Construction Contingencies

Question 7

Money allocated by owner to possible fund additional

Answer 7

Owner Contingencies

Question 8

Money that may be needed to pay for significant increase in construction cost particularly cost of materials

Answer 8

Escalation

Question 9

A shelter from the sun, wind, and rain. Providing shelter that implies a roof, and walls to support it. Must be habitable

Answer 9

Building

Question 10

Soil where the building is constructed

Answer 10

Natural Gradeline

Question 11

Any habitable structure on top of the natural grade line

Answer 11

Superstructure

Question 12

Anything habitable under the natural grade line

Answer 12

Sub-structure

Question 13

Under natural grade line and is not habitable

Answer 13

Foundation

Question 14

Building systems that makes up a building

Answer 14

1. Mechanical
2. Plumbing
3. Electrical

Question 15

Interior systems that makes up a building

Answer 15

1. Special Constructions

2. Finish Work

Question 16

Shelter Systems that makes up a building

Answer 16

1. Roofing

2. Insulation

Question 17

Envelope and dividers system that makes up a building

Answer 17

Wall Systems

Question 18

Structural systems that makes up a building

Answer 18

1. Floor
2. Foundation
3. Building Site