Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary

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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. 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 illustration for wood framing, real estate and appraisal, and interior design and construction projects.

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. Now with a quick-reference Spanish section that included key terms in English with Spanish translations. Tools and equipment, materials, tasks, and more!

Genre: Architecture / Buildings / General (fancy, right?)