Construction terms
Terms that help define the work
- Specialist construction work
- Work that requires a specialist solution, method or organisation because of its technical nature, working conditions or requirements.
- Project brief
- The basis for planning a project or work, setting out its purpose, scope, requirements and known constraints.
- Construction methodology
- The combination of materials, equipment, working methods and sequence of operations used to deliver the proposed construction solution.
- Structural junction
- An area where structural elements or materials meet and where the interaction and properties required by the design must be ensured.
- Concealed work
- Work or a structural element that will be concealed during subsequent stages and whose compliance must be checked and documented before it is covered.
Construction reading
What should be clarified before and during the work?
Our articles explore the need for specialist construction work, planning considerations and the choice of construction methods. We also discuss organising work in an occupied building, inspections before work is covered up and detailing structural junctions.
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Specialist construction
When does a construction project need specialist work?
The need for specialist construction work depends on structural properties, environmental effects and intended use. We explain when standard construction solutions are not enough.
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Planning
What needs to be clarified when planning construction work before it begins?
Before construction begins, known conditions must be distinguished from assumptions that need verification. We explain how to use these to define the scope of work, investigation needs and the basis for further planning.
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Construction technologies
How do you choose the right construction technology for a specialist solution?
The construction method for a bespoke solution must suit both the structure and the constraints of the work area. We compare the technical conditions and practical checks that inform the choice.
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Work coordination
How do you organise construction work in an occupied building?
In an occupied building, construction work must be organised around people's movements and daily activities. We explain which agreements and protective measures help construction and building use coexist.
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