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Glossaries

Term Definition
Countersink

A countersink is a conical hole that is drilled or cut into a surface to allow for the insertion of

Contractor

In the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, a contractor is an entity or individual that enters into a

Contract Documents

In Australia, contract documents for commercial construction projects are governed by various standards, including AS 2124, AS 4000, AS/NZS 1170,

Contour Line

A contour line, in the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, refers to an imaginary line on a map

construction management

Construction management in commercial construction projects in Australia refers to the process of planning, coordinating, and controlling the construction activities

Construction Joint

In the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, a construction joint is a separation or discontinuity in a building

Construction

In the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, "construction" refers to the process of building, altering, repairing, maintaining, or

Concrete Block
A concrete building block.
Concrete

In the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, concrete is a fundamental building material that must comply with various

Compressive Strength

In the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, compressive strength refers to the capacity of a material or structure

Column

In the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, a "column" is a vertical structural element that primarily bears compressive

Coarse Aggregate
Hard stone, basalt, dolerite, cracked river gravel greater than 4.75mm in diameter - a component of concrete.
Clip ties
sharp cut metal wires that protrude out of a concrete foundation wall (that at one time held the foundation form
Cladding

Cladding in commercial construction projects in Australia, as per AS 2124, AS 4000, AS/NZS 1170, and the Building Code of

Civil Engineering Works

In the context of commercial construction projects in Australia, civil engineering works refer to the design, construction, and maintenance of

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Planning & Development

Development Management

Early stage involvement designed to reduce client/ developer risk. Focus on budget, feasibility and constructibility.

Design & Documentation

Design Management

Collaborative, efficient coordination of design, documentation and specifications.

Project Management

Project Management

Professional management of construction projects. Focus on accountability, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Construction Services

General Contracting

Flexible project delivery models including construct only (GC), design & construct, construction management or cost-plus

Asset Management

Asset Protection

Asset management, planned and unplanned maintenance, abortive and remedial works, audits and inspections.

HSEQ Management

HSEQ Services

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality system management, auditing and risk analysis

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Aged Care

Aged Care

Aged Care construction and fitout

Childcare

Childcare & ELC

Turnkey Childcare planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Civil & Environmental

Civil & Environmental

Civil, infrastructure & environmental planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Commercial & Mixed-use

Commercial Construction

Commercial building project planning, design management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Community & Public

Public Spaces

Community centre & public venues planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Cultural & Worship

Cultural & Worship

Place of worship & cultural centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Education & Training

Schools & Training Facilities

General & specialist training facility planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Hospitality & Restaurants

Restaurant building project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Public & private healthcare facility planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

General Practices

GP Clinics

Turnkey medical centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiology Centres

Radiology clinic, imaging department planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Labs & Cleanrooms

ISO & TGA Cleanrooms

Lab & sensitive environment project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Industrial & Logistics

Manufacturing & Warehousing

Factories, industrial project planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Data Centre & Energy Storage

Data Centres, Energy Storage

Data centre, battery research and production design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Retail & Shopping Centres

Retail & Shopping

Turnkey retail design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Office Buildings

Office fitout

Office space project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.