Burden, Ernest

Pap. New York, 2004

Book ID: 65026

With a straightforward A-Z organization, and more photos, drawings, and diagrams than any other illustrated dictionary, this dictionary will be a mainstay on the shelves of anyone involved in the building industry. The wide range of topics makes it the only single volume reference to cover all aspects of design, construction, and related business terminology. A sampling of the categories includes: Project management, Construction process and management, Design-Build, Eco-design and green building, Marketing and presentation. No other illustrated construction dictionary covers design, the coordination between the entire design and project delivery process, and the business aspects of the building industry.

384 pp., 1,500 illus.