Multilingual Dictionary of Architecture and Building Terms

Description

With an increasingly mobile workforce internationally, the need for good communication becomes greater. This new dictionary lists over 2000 key terms used in building design and construction in five languages. The emphasis is on terms used most regularly in the design office and day-to-day running of a building job on site. The range is from basic to more technical building terminology used in both traditional and contemporary methods of construction. The dictionary is divided into two major sections. The main body of the book lists some 2000 terms, in English, in alphabetical order, with translations in French, German, Spanish and Italian. Alphabetical indexes for the other four languages are keyed to serial numbers referring the user to the correct entry in the main listing. The dictionary is compiled by a team of professionals experienced in the construction industry and meets the needs of all those with international dealings and translation requirements. This project has been developed with the generous support of Bovis Construction Limited.

"This dictionary is specifically targeted at design and construction professions adn includes approximately 2,500 down to earth everyday terms likely to be useful in design as well as the site office. Your readers may be interested in taking this short cut!." -"Chris Grech, Whitby Bird & Partners New Civil Engineer, Aug 6th 1998