Chapter One Flashcards
Sustainability
Providing for the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to provide for their needs. Providing healthy, resource conserving, energy-efficient buildings. “Green” building.
Building code
A set of regulations intended to ensure a minimum standard of health and safety in buildings.
Bearing wall
A wall that supports floors or roofs.
Non-bearing wall, partition
An interior nonloadbearing wall.
Heavy Timber construction
A type of wood construction made from large wood members and solid timber decking in a post and beam configuration.
Design/bid/build
A method of providing design and construction services in which the design and construction phases of the project are provided by different entities, usually used in combination with sequential construction.
Construction document
The graphic construction drawings and written specifications to which a building is constructed.
General contractor
A construction entity with responsibility for the overall conduct of a construction project.
Subcontractor
A contractor who specializes in one area of construction activity and who works under a general contractor.
Design/build
A method of providing design and construction services in which the design and construction phases of the project are provided by a single entity, frequently used in combination with fast track construction.
Construction manager
An entity that assists the owner in the procurement of construction services.
Critical path
The sequence of tasks that determines the least amount of time in which a construction project can be completed.
