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1
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abbreviation

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A letter or series of letters denoting a complete word.

2
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contour line

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A dashed or solid line on a plot plan that passes through points with the same elevation.

3
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prehung door

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A wood or metal door that is fitted at a mill into the door frame with hardware installed.

4
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orthographic projection

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A drawing in which all the faces of an object are projected onto flat planes, generally at 90 to one another.

5
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mullion

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A vertical member of the frame between the sashes.

6
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total rise

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In a stairway, the vertical distance from the surface of the lower floor to the surface of the floor above.

7
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swinging-sash window

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A window in which the sashes pivot to provide ventilation.

8
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fixed-sash window

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A window in which the sash is inoperable.

9
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section

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A scaled view created by passing a cutting plane either horizontally or vertically through a portion of a building.

10
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unit run

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The width of the stair tread not including the nosing.

11
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hollow-core door

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A wood door with a core constructed of corrugated wood or fiber and covered with veneer plies.

12
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schedule

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A detailed list on a print that provides information about building components such as windows, doors, and mechanical equipment.

13
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solid-core door

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A wood door with a core constructed of solid wood blocks or particleboard glued together and covered with veneer plies.

14
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detail

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A scaled plan view, elevation, or section produced at a larger scale to show special features.

15
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total run

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In a stairway, the horizontal distance from the face of the bottom riser to the face of the top riser.

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horizontal sliding window

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A sliding-sash window with sashes that slide horizontally past each other.

17
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unit rise

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Vertical distance from the top of one tread to the top of an adjoining tread in a stairway.

18
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flush door

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A door with flat surfaces on each side; the stile and rails are concealed within the door.

19
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datum point

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A concrete marker within sighting distance of a lot, a mark on a fire hydrant, the top of a sewer grate or access cover in a street, or another point established by the city as a local point of reference.

20
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elevation

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A scaled view looking directly at a vertical surface.

21
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request for proposal (RFP)

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A formal document that is used to solicit interest and responses from contractors and may include such items as the scope of work to be performed, a description of the desired intention and functionality of the completed project, price range, and any other items to ensure bidders on the project have all necessary information.

22
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perspective drawing

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A pictorial drawing showing an object as it appears when viewed from a given point.

23
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door hand

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The direction in which a door swings.

24
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owner

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The purchaser of a construction project.

25
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design-build

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A project delivery system in which a contractor provides the design work and building construction services.

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sliding-sash window

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A window in which the sashes can be moved vertically or horizontally past one another.

27
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architect

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A professional who designs and draws plans for a structure.

28
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general contractor

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A person or company that agrees to fulfill an entire building agreement with various items or types of work to be completed such as carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work.

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casement window

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A swinging-sash window with a vertically hinged sash that swings outward.

30
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design-bid-build

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A project delivery system in which an architectural firm works directly with the owner to design a project.

31
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plot plan

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A scaled working drawing that shows the shape and size of a building; location, shape, and overall size of a building on the lot; and the finished floor elevation of the building.

32
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fire door

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A fire-resistant door and assembly, including the frame and hardware, commonly equipped with an automatic door closer.

33
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setback

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The required distance between a structure on a piece of property and the property line.

34
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symbol

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A pictorial representation of a structural or material component used on a print.

35
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stair ratio

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The relationship between riser height (R) and tread width (T) in a stairway.

36
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hopper window

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A swinging-sash window that is hinged along the bottom rail of the sash with the upper rail swinging inward.

37
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supplier

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A company that provides materials and equipment to general contractors and subcontractors.

38
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scale

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The relative size to which an object is drawn.

39
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double-hung window

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A sliding-sash window in which the two sashes slide vertically past each other.

40
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isometric drawing

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A drawing in which the three principle axes are 120 apart.

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tradesworker

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A worker who has considerable knowledge and experience in a particular area of construction.

42
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point of beginning (POB)

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A fixed location on a building site used as a reference point for horizontal and vertical dimensions.

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benchmark

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A concrete marker within sighting distance of a lot, a mark on a fire hydrant, the top of a sewer grate or access cover in a street, or another point established by the city as a local point of reference. Also called a datum point.

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panel door

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A door with individual panels between the stiles and rails.

45
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transverse section

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A section created by passing a cutting plane through the short dimension of a building.

46
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building information modeling (BIM)

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An integrated, electronically managed system that aligns all working drawings, structural drawings, and shop drawings into a consistent system.

47
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awning window

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A swinging-sash window that is hinged on the top rail of the sash with the lower rail swinging outward.

48
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floor plan

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A plan view of a building that shows the arrangement of walls and partitions as they appear in an imaginary horizontal section taken approximately 5’-0’’ above floor level.

49
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longitudinal section

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A section created by passing a cutting plane through the long dimension of a building.

50
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subcontractor

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A person or party that performs part of the work on a construction project under an agreement with the general contractor.