modular (adj) consisting of separate parts or units
prefabrication (n) built from parts which are made in
standard sizes so that they can be put together anywhere concurrently (adv) happening at the same time
ready to use (adj) available for immediate use
assemble (v) to put all the parts of something
together warehouse (n) a large building for storing large quantities of goods mobile (adj) not fixed in one position; easy to move and use in different places vital (adj) extremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist simultaneously things that happen at exactly the (adv) same time storehouse (n) a building where things are stored
partition (n) a thin wall that separates one part of a
room from another portable (adj) something that can be easily moved
purchase order (n) a document generated by the buyer
that authorises a purchase transaction contract (n) an official agreement between two or more people, stating what each will do authorise (v) to give official permission for something invoice (n) a list of goods that have been supplied or work that has been done, showing how much money you owe packing slip (n) a form that lists the items to be shipped and the recipient of the shipment payment term (n) the condition under which a seller will complete a sale approve (v) to officially accept
company recruitment process a series of actions that are done in (n) order to find new people to work in a company advertise (v) to make an announcement, e.g. in a newspaper, that a job is available internally (adv) within the company
interview (n) a formal meeting at which someone
is asked questions in order to find out whether they are suitable for a job reference (n) a person who provides information about your character and abilities identify (v) to recognise and correctly name something skill (n) an ability to do something well
applicant (n) someone who has formally asked for
a job induction (n) the introduction of someone into a new job prepare (v) to make plans or arrangements for something that will happen in the future update (n) the most recent information about something shortlist (n) the final few applicants for a job, normally invited for a second interview
straight line (n) in a line or direction that is not curved
or bent set out (n) the process of putting what was on the plan on the ground observer (n) someone who sees or looks at something assistant (n) someone who helps someone else in their work ranging pole (n) a pole for marking positions in surveying plumb line (n) a line from which a weight is suspended to determine verticality or depth peg (n) a pointed piece of wood or metal that you push into the ground routine (n) the usual order in which you do things
procedure (n) a way of doing something, especially
the correct or usual way stage (n) one of the parts which a process is divided into result (n) the achievement of something
systematic (adj) organised carefully and done
thoroughly outcome (n) the final result
first (adv) the beginning
second (adv) is the one that comes after the first
third (adv) is the one that comes after the second
is paid his total cost plus a stated percentage of profit lump sum (n) an amount of money given in a single payment turnkey (n) a project in which a single contractor has responsibility for the complete job fixed amount (n) a sum of money for work that will not be changed bonus (n) extra money paid, especially as a reward for good work or a fast completion cost overrun (n) amount by which the actual cost exceeds the target or estimated cost saving (n) money that has been saved
tender (n) formal statement of the price you
would charge for doing a job or providing goods or services bid (n) an offer to do work or provide services for a specific price commission (n) a request for a company to carry out a project for which they are paid submit (v) to give a plan and costs to someone in authority for them to consider or approve project management the techniques and tools used in the tool (n) planning, control and management of a project
Unit 6 Projects Focus on a project: Wroclaw–Katowice Motorway, Poland
Word Definition Translation
scope (n) the range of things that a project or
subject deals with tolling station (n) the small building where a fee for using the road is collected maintenance centre the place that provide services, (n) e.g. repairs, painting, etc. that are necessary to keep something in good condition emergency phone a telephone only used for an box (n) unexpected and dangerous situations that must be dealt with immediately optic fibre (n) British English a fine strand of glass or plastic that carries data [= optic fiber American English] telecommunication electronic systems used in (n) transmitting messages, as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television network is the combination of equipment, management hardware and software used in system (n) monitoring, controlling and managing a data communication network traffic (n) the vehicles moving along a road or street statistical station (n) a place where data collected is analysed maintenance period the length of time allocated for (n) the repairs, painting, etc. that are necessary to keep something in good condition design and build a project delivery system in which one (n phr) single contractor is responsible for all of the work on a project
project manager (n) the role of the project manager is to
plan, execute and finalise projects according to strict deadlines, and within budget kick-off meeting (n) the first meeting with the project team and the client of the project project plan (n) a formal document used to guide a project; a statement of how and when a project's objectives are to be achieved by showing the major products, milestones, activities and resources required on the project scope (n) the range of things that a project deals with WBS (n) (= work breakdown structure) the breakdown of a project into smaller parts to help organise and define the work into manageable tasks resources (n pl) all the money, property, skills, etc. that you have available to use when you need them budget (n) the money that is available to an organisation or person, or a plan of how it will be spent element (n) one part of a whole system
cost breakdown (n) total cost of goods, services, etc.
separated into elements and listed in categories, e.g. materials, labour, delivery fees asset (n) a thing a company owns
clarify (v) to make something clearer or easier
to understand docker (n) British English someone whose job is loading and unloading ships [= longshoreman American English] on target (adj) completely accurate, precise or valid
likely to happen in the future, based on the information that you have now (= predict) additive (n) a substance added in small amounts to something else to improve, strengthen or otherwise alter it crack (v) to break or to make something break, either so that it gets lines on its surface, or so that it breaks into pieces
relation to other areas, buildings, etc. participant (n) someone who is taking part in an activity or event, e.g. a meeting impromptu (adj) without any preparation or planning
intranet (n) a computer network used for
exchanging or seeing information within a company basically (adv) used to emphasise the most important reason or fact about something, or a simple explanation of something portal (n) a website that helps you find other websites to-do list (n) a list of tasks to be completed
drawings (n) revise (v) to change something because of new information or ideas load bearing wall (n) a wall that helps support the weight above it blinding concrete (n) a thin layer of concrete that is applied to a surface to smooth over holes primer (n) a coating of paint applied to a surface to prepare it for paint or another coating or adhesive fabrication (n) the act of construction or manufacturing erection (n) the act of building something or putting it in an upright position sanitary sewer (n) in civil engineering, a sewer that is restricted to carrying sewage and does not allow surface water to enter vent (n) a hole or pipe through which gases, liquid, etc. can enter or escape from an enclosed space or container drain (n) a pipe that carries water or waste liquids away compressed (adj) pressed together or into less volume or space water meter (n) a device used to measure the volume of water that is used remote reader (n) a device that is operated at a distance from the water mater, and to which water meter readings are transmitted gas line (n) a pipeline used to transport liquids or gases full stop (n) British English a point [.] that marks the end of a sentence or the short form of a word [= period American English]
marks the end of a sentence or the short form of a word [= full stop British English] slash (n) a line [/] used in writing, to separate words, numbers or letters forward slash (n) a line [/] used in writing, to separate words, numbers or letters comma (n) the mark [,] used in writing to show a short pause or to separate things in a list colon (n) the sign [:] that is used in writing and printing to introduce an explanation, example, quotation, etc. semi-colon (n) the mark [;] used to separate different parts of a sentence or list dash (n) a line [-] used in writing to separate two closely related parts of a sentence brackets (n) of the pair of signs put around words to show extra information ( ) inverted commas (n) one of a pair of marks ["] that are put at the beginning and end of a written word, sentence, etc. to show that someone said it or wrote it roman numerals (n) a number system that uses combinations of the letters I, V, X, L, C, D and M to represent numbers
document controller a person or department which keeps
(n) track of all documentation archive (n) put in a place where a large number of important papers and records are stored RFI (n) (= request for information) a standard business process in which information about suppliers is collected RFI log (n) (= request for information log) an official record where request for information details are kept a change order a document that authorises a change procedure (n phr) in the construction work or contract time or fee job site memo (n) a short official note to all workers on a job site, e.g. building status (n) a situation at a particular time
complete (adj) to finish doing or making something
amend (v) to correct or make small changes to
something scan (v) you put it into a machine attached to a computer so that the information in the document can be taken into the computer and stored there version (n) a copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly different destroy (v) to damage something so badly that it no longer exists write (v) to form letters or numbers with a pen or pencil amendment (n) a small change, improvement or addition safe (n) a strong metal box or cupboard with special locks where you keep money and valuable things
Unit 7 Documentation Focus on a project: Golf course construction
Word Definition Translation
miniature (adj) much smaller than normal
clarification (n) the act of making something clearer
or easier to understand, or an explanation that makes something clearer retainer (n) an amount of money paid to someone, especially a lawyer, so that they will continue to work for you in the future magnitude (n) the great size or importance of something theme (n) a particular style
representative (n) someone who has been chosen to
speak, vote or make decisions for someone else topography (n) the shape of an area of land, including its hills, valleys, etc. preliminary plan (n) the first ideas of a set of actions
agreement (n) an arrangement or promise to do
something, made by two or more people, companies, organisations, etc. review (n) a careful examination of a process
approval (n) when a plan, decision or person is
officially accepted fabricate (v) to make or produce goods or equipment (= manufacture)
(adj) higher up on the same page bid (v) to offer to do work or provide services for a specific price, in competition with other offers information pack (n) several facts or details that tell you information that is written on different pages and put together in a folder misunderstanding a problem caused by someone not (n) understanding a question, situation or instruction correctly amend (v) to correct or make small changes to something that is written or spoken back up (v) to copy files to another place in case the first place fails redraft (v) an updated or rewritten piece of writing sign (v) the act of writing your name at the end of document to show that you agree with it
Unit 8 Health and safety Focus on a project: Hurricane preparations, Florida, USA
Word Definition Translation
high winds (n) strong wind
flooding (n) a situation in which an area of land
becomes covered with water, for example because of heavy rain make landfall (v) refers to when a hurricane reaches the land after being over the sea tie beam (n) a horizontal beam forming the base of a triangular truss for a pitched roof, connecting the two side walls plywood (n) a material made of several thin layers of wood that are stuck together to form a strong board lumber (n) pieces of wood used for building, that have been cut to specific lengths and widths permit board (n) a notice board with an official written statement giving you the right to do something dual carriageway (n) British English a main road that has two lines of traffic travelling in each direction, with a narrow part between them that has no traffic [= divided highway American English] pour (v) to make a liquid or granular solid flow from one container to another column (n) a vertical support or pillar
Unit 8 Health and safety Health and safety guidelines
Word Definition Translation
health and safety (n) regulations and procedures intended
to prevent accident or injury in workplaces common cause (n) the most frequent thing to make something happen rigging load (n) the system of cables and fittings fitted around the heavy or bulky thing that is being lifted bury (v) to cover something so that it cannot be found precaution (n) something you do in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening remember (v) to not forget something that you must do instruction (n) written or spoken information that tells you how to do or use something don’t cut corners do not do something in the easiest, (phr) quickest or cheapest way, or it might harm the quality of your work keep your eyes pay attention; be watchful open (phr) recommendation (n) official advice given to someone, especially about what to do warn (v) to tell someone that something bad or dangerous might happen so that they can be ready or avoid it instruct (v) to officially tell someone what to do
suggest (v) to tell someone your ideas about what
they should do road works (n pl) repairs to a road, or under a road, creating a hazard or obstruction No need to shout! a phrase to mean: ‘I heard you. Do (phr) not raise your voice’
syndrome (n) continuous use of vibrating hand-held machinery lose all feeling (phr) unable to feel sensation
trip (v) an act of falling as a result of hitting
something with your foot I bet that hurt! (n) a saying sympathising about another person who is in pain drop (v) to stop holding or carrying something so that it falls sandals (n) light shoes that are fastened onto your feet fracture (v) if a bone or other hard substance fractures it breaks or cracks hearing (n) the sense which you use to hear sounds aware (adj) if you are aware that a situation exists, you realise or know that it exists sling (n) a set of ropes or strong pieces of cloth that are used to lift and carry heavy objects snap (v) to break with a sudden sharp noise
overflowing (adj) used to describe something that
cannot be contained in a place because it is already full
barrier (n) a physical object that keeps two areas
apart kerb (n) British English the edge of the pavement at the side of a road [= curb American English] road narrows ahead the road is less wide further on (phr) single carriageway British English one of the two sides of (n) a motorway or main road, for vehicles travelling in the same direction [= highway American English] traffic cone (n) plastic object in the shape of a cone that is put on the road to show where repairs are being done oncoming traffic (n) another vehicle, e.g. car, truck that is coming towards you face the traffic (phr) to be looking at the traffic coming towards you volume of traffic how many vehicles are on the road (phr) speed limit (n) the fastest speed allowed by law on a particular piece of road sideways (adv) to or towards one side
longways (adv) to view something with regards to the
length (= lengthwise) clearance (n) the amount of space around one object that is needed for it to avoid touching another object
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