A-frame A

A-truss A
abrasion
abrasive cut-off machine
abrasive grinding machine ()
abrasive particle
absorption
abutment
abutting end
acceleration
acceleration lane
acceleration pedal
accelerator
acceptance criteria
access
access door
access lane
access panel
access point
access ramp
access road
access shaft
access spiral loop
access staircase
access step
access tunnel
accessible roof
accessory
accident
accidental collapse
accommodate
accredited private laboratory
accumulator
accuracy limit
acetylene cylinder ()
acid plant
acid pump
acid tank
acoustic couplant
acoustic coupler
acoustic lining
acoustic screen
acrylic paint
acrylic sheet ()
active corrosion
active earth pressure
active oxidation
actual plot ratio
actuator
adapt
adaptor ()
addition
additional building works
additional horizontal force
additional plan
additional vent
additive
adhesive
adhesive force
adit

adjacent construction
adjacent level
adjacent site
adjacent street
adjoining area
adjoining building
adjoining land
adjoining structure
adjustable
adjuster
adjustment
admixture
advance directional sign
advance earthworks
advance warning sign
advance works
aeration
aeration tank
aerial
aerial rapid transit system
aerial ropeway
aerial view
aerofoil
aerosol
affix
aftercooler
afterfilter
agent
aggregate
aggregate area
aggregate grading
aggregate superficial area
aggregate usable floor space
agitator
air bleeding
air blower
air brake
air circuit
air circuit breaker
air cleaner
air compressor
air compressor governor
air conditioning
air cooled chiller
air cooler
air cooling system
air coupling valve
air curtain fan
air cylinder
air damper
air distribution system
air distributor
air dryer
air duct
air entrained cement
air entraining agent
air exhaust
air filter
air filter chamber
air flowmeter

air gap
air grill
air inlet
air inlet louver
air inlet port
air intake
air intake duct
air intake filter
air isolating cock
air line breathing apparatus
air line strainer
air outlet
air outlet grille
air particle
air passage
air pipe/pipework
air piston
air pressure gauge
air pressure switch
air pressurization system
air receiver
air reservoir
air restrictor
air shuttle valve
air sprayer
air spring
air strainer
air supply outlet
air supply valve
air tank
air valve
air valve pit
air vent cock
air ventilator
air-operated damper
airshaft
airtight cover
airy dry varnish
alarm
alarm bell
alarm buzzer
alga
align
alignment (road) ()
alignment plan (road)
alkali-silica reaction
alkaline aggregate reaction
alkaline pump
alkaline tank
alkalinity
all-purpose road
alley
allowable load
allowable stress
alloy
alloy steel bar
alluvial deposit
alteration
alternating current (a.c.)
alternative design

alternative route
alternator
aluminium tape
amber flashing light
ambient pressure
ambient temperature
amendment
amenities
amenity area
amenity railing
ammeter
ampere (A) ()
amplification
amplitude
anchor
anchor bearing
anchor bolt
anchor plate
anchorage
anchorage length
anchoring strength
ancillary building
ancillary facilities
ancillary installation
ancillary works
angle cutter
angle iron bracket
angle probe
angular velocity
annunciation lamp
annunciator
anode
anode voltage
antenna
anti-corrosion paint
anti-creep device
anti-lift roller
anti-oxidizing paint
anti-rust paint
anti-skid chequer
anti-skid device
anti-skid dressing
anti-skid material
anti-slip
anti-static chain
anti-static tyre
anti-stripping agent
anti-syphonage pipe
anti-tip roller
anti-vibration mounting
anti-vibration pad
anvil
aperture
apex
apparatus
appliance
applied covering
applied load
approach
approach channel

approach ramp
approach road
approach speed
approach taper
approach viaduct
approved material
approved plan
appurtenance
apron
arc
arc contact
arc runner
arc welding
arch
architect
architectural decoration
architectural projection
area traffic control system
argon arc welding
armature
arrangement
arresting assembly
arterial highway
arterial traffic
article of agreement
artificial lighting
as-built drawing
as-constructed drawing
asbestos abatement works
asbestos cement
asbestos gasket
ash pit
asphalt
asphalt distributor
asphalt paver
asphalt roofing
asphaltic coating
asphaltic concrete
aspirator
assemblage
assembly
assessment
associated works
at-grade pedestrian crossing
at-grade signal controlled junction
atmospheric distillation
atmospheric pressure
atmospheric temperature
atomization air fan
attachment
attenuation
audible signal
audible warning
authorities
authority
authorized officer
authorized person
authorized works
automatic (spark) ignition device ()
automatic control switch

automatic operation
automatic release
automatic voltage regulator
automatic weather station
automation equipment
auxiliary control panel
auxiliary equipment
auxiliary feedwater pump
auxiliary feedwater tank
auxiliary plant
auxiliary system
auxiliary water pump
average compressive stress
average strength
axial fan
axial force
axial load
axial stress
axle bearing ()
back-fire
back-up area
backfill
backfill material
background noise
backing plate
baffle
baffle plate
baffle wall
balance tank
balance weight
balanced load
balancer
balancing pipeline
balcony
ball bearing
ball valve
ball-and-socket joint
ballast
bamboo scaffolding
band brake
band clamp
banshee alarm
bar ()
bar tendon
barging area
barrack
barrel
barrette
barricade
barrier
barrier block
barrier gate
barrier plate
base
base course
base frame
base insulator
base plate
base sealing
base slab

base support
baseline
baseline programme
basement
batching plant
batter pile
battery
battery acid level
battery cell volt
battery charger
battery electric locomotive
battery electrolyte
battery-powered device
beacon
bead
beam
bearing ()
bearing capacity
bearing force
bearing pad
bearing pile
bearing pin
bearing plate
bearing stress
bearing surface
bedding
bedplate
bedrock
behaviour
Belisha beacon
bellow pot
belt
belt conveyor
belt guard
belt tension
bend
bending force
bending stress
Benkelman beam test
bentonite
berm channel
berth
bevel
bias
bill of quantities
binder
bit
bitumen
bitumen coating
bitumen felt
bitumen lining
bituminous concrete
bituminous macadam
bituminous waterproof membrane
blade
blank flange
blanking plate
blast-furnace
blast-furnace slag cement
blasting

bleed nipple
bleed off pipe
bleed screw
bleeding ()()
blended cement
blending control
blinding ()
block plan
blow down
blow down valve
blower
bobbin
bogie
boiler room
boiling point
bollard
bollard light
bollard plinth
bolster
bolt
bond
bond coat
bond strength
bond stress
boom
booster pump
booster pumping station
booster transformer
booster water pump
borated water storage tank
border link
border terminus
bore
bored pile
bored tunnel
borehole log
boric acid
boring
boring machine
borrow area
bottleneck
bottom heave
bottom layer
bottom plate
boulder
boundary
box culvert
box girder
brace
braced structure
bracing
bracing structure
bracket
braid
brake
brake horse power
brake lining
brake pedal
brake system
brake test

brake tester
braking distance
branch circuit
branch pipe/pipework
brass gate valve
brass wire brush
break pressure tank
breaker
breaking strength
breakthrough
breakwater
breather
breather valve
breathing apparatus
brick
brick works
brickwork
bridge
bridge abutment
bridge crane
bridge deck
bridge girder
bridge pier
bridgeworks
bubble accumulator
bucket conveyor
buckling
buckling load
buffer
buffer area
build, operate and transfer (BOT) franchise
builder's lift
building
building area
building condition
building construction
building design
building envelope
building frontage
building land
building material
building plan
building services
building site
building works
bulk excavation works
bulldozer
bump (road)
bumper
bunch
bund
bund wall
bunded area
buoyant force
burglar alarm system
buried concrete
burner
bursting
bus interchange
bus stop shelter

bus terminus
bus-bar ()
bus-coupler
bush ()
butt fusion welding
butt welding
butterfly cock
butterfly gate
butterfly valve
buttress
buzzer
by-pass
by-pass valve
cab
cabinet
cable
cable channel
cable conduit
cable coupler
cable draw pit
cable duct
cable gland
cable joint
cable laying wagon
cable lead
cable route
cable supported viaduct
cable suspension bridge
cable trench
cable trough
cable trunk
cable tunnel
cable-stayed bridge
cage
caisson
caisson cap
caisson foundation
caisson pier
caisson pile
caisson retaining wall
caisson wall
calibration
caliper measure
calorie (cal) ()
calorific value
calorifier
cam
camber
candela (cd) ()
canister respirator
canopy
cantilever
cantilever beam
cantilever bridge
cantilever crane
cantilever footing
cantilever foundation
cantilever support
canvas
canvas belt

cap
capacitance meter
capacitor
capacity
capacity control valve
capital works
carbon brush
carbon pile
carbon ring
carbon steel
carbon strip
carbonation
carbonation depth
carbonation process
carborundum
carburettor
cargo handling area
carriageway
carriageway marking
carrying capacity
cartridge
cartridge operated tool
cartridge type respirator
casing
cast iron
cast iron conductor
cast iron pipe ()
cast-in anchorage
cast-in-place
cast-in-situ concrete unit
casting basin
casualty team
cat ladder
catalytic action
catch
catch fan
catch fence
catch platform
catchment area
catchpit
catchwater channel
catenary wire
cathode
cathode ray tube
cathodic protection
catwalk
caulk
caulking material
causeway
caution sign
cavern
cavity
cavity wall
ceiling
ceiling slab
ceiling suspension hook
cell
cellular office
cement
cement content

cement mortar
cement plaster
cement rendering
cement sand mix
cementitious content
centi (c) ()
central divider
central dividing strip
central line
central median
central power-driven machine
central profile barrier
central reserve
central span
centre lane
centre line
centre line of street
centrifugal filter
centrifugal force
centrifugal load
centrifugal pump
centripetal force
ceramic tile
certificate
certificate of inspection
certificate of registration
certification
certified copy
certify
cesspool
chain
chain block ()
chainage
chainlink fence
chamber
chamfer ()
change-over switch
change-over valve
channel
channel cover
channelization (traffic) ()
channelizing island
channelizing line
characteristic strength
chart datum
chart recorder
chasis
check
check block
check joint
check mechanism
check plate
check rail
check screw
check valve
chemical action
chemical dosing
chemical grout
chemical property
chemical refuse

chemical test
chemicals
chequered plate
chill plate
chilled air fan
chilled water pump
chiller
chiller plant
chimney
chimney coping
chimney stack
chippings
chisel
chloride
chloride content
chloride diffusion
chloride extraction
chloride ion
chloride ion content
chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C)
chlorinated water
chlorinator
chopper
chunam
chute
chute
circuit
circuit breaker
circular footing
circular road
circulating water pump
circulation mode
circumferential road
civil works
cladding
claim
clamp
claplock cable clamp
clay
clay field pipe
cleaning eye
cleaning rod
cleansing
clear effective length
clear height
clear opening
clear space
clear span
clear width
clearance
clearance gauge
clearance space
cleat
clevis U
client
climb form technique
climbing lane
clip
close fitting cover
close fittings

close-boarded platform
closed area
closed circuit television (CCTV)
closed end
closed position
closure
cloverleaf interchange
clutch
co-ordinator
coal-tar epoxy
coarse aggregate
coarse screening
coating
coating material
cock
code of practice
code reader
coefficient
coefficient of expansion
coefficient of linear expansion
cofferdam
cohesive force
coil
cold milling
cold reduced steel wire
cold solvent welding
cold storage
collapse
collapsible cantilever platform
collapsible gate
collar
collet
colluvial deposit
colour code
colour light signal
coloured cement
column
column cap
column footing
column frame
column head
combined dead load
combined effect
combined footing
combined load
combustible goods
combustible material
combustion
combustion chamber
commencement of operation
commercial building
commercial complex
commercial land
commercial use
commissioning
commitment
common corridor
common part
common use
common waste pipe

communal facilities
communication channel/link
communication system
commutator
commuter
compacted concrete
compaction
compaction pile
compaction test
compartment
compartment wall
compatibility
compensating valve
compensation
competent person
complement
complete function test
complete fusion
complete overhaul
completed works
compliance
composite beam
composite building
composite pile
composite sandwich construction
composite steel plate
composite wall
composition
compound
comprehensive details
comprehensive development area
comprehensive redevelopment area
comprehensive transport interchange facilities
comprehensive transport study
compressed air
compressed air tunnelling method
compressed gas
compressing tool
compression
compression joint
compression load
compression reinforcement
compression test
compressive failure
compressive strength
compressive stress
compressor
computer aided design (CAD) facilities
computer graphics
computerized automatic concrete cube crushing machine
concave
concealed piping
concentrated load
concept plan
conceptual layout
concrete
concrete barrier
concrete block
concrete block seawall
concrete buffer

concrete core
concrete cover
concrete cube
concrete cube test
concrete durability
concrete foundation
concrete grade
concrete lining
concrete mix
concrete mixer
concrete mixing plant
concrete paving block
concrete pile
concrete pipe
concrete plinth
concrete pour works
concrete profile barrier
concrete re-alkalization
concrete sample
concrete slab
concrete sleeper
concrete spalling
concrete strength
concrete stress
concrete structure
concrete technology
concrete test
concrete vibrator
concrete wall
concreting
condensation
condenser
condition
conductance
conduction
conductive part
conductivity
conductor
conduit
cone
configuration
confined space
confining stress
confirmatory test
connection
connection
connector
consecutive test result
consent
conservation of energy
conservatory
consideration
console
consolidate
consolidating stratum
consolidation
consolidation coefficient
consolidation test
conspicuous place
conspicuous position

construction
construction cost
construction joint
construction plant
construction road
construction sequence
construction site vehicle
construction stage
construction works
consultant
consultant fee
consultation
consumer
container
containment
contaminate
contamination monitoring system
contingency plan
contingency sum
continuity
continuity test
continuous barrier
continuous beam
continuous covered elevated walkway system
continuous footing
continuous load
contour walk
contra-flow
contract
contract description
contract document
contract drawing
contract payment
contract period
contract sum
contraction coefficient
contraction crack
contraction joint
contractor
contractor shed
contractor yard
contractual claim
contractual obligation
contravention
contribution
control
control cable
control console
control gear
control kiosk
control panel
control switch
control valve
controlled area
conversion factor
converter
convex
convey
conveyor
coolant

cooling agent
cooling coil
cooling fan
cooling fan blade
cooling fin
cooling rib
cooling system
cooling tank
cooling tower
cooling water pump
coping
coping stone
copper tube
copperclad aluminium conductor
copy
corbel
cord (electricity) ()
cordon lantern
core
core data bank
core diameter
core drilling
core sample
core testing
coring
corner
corner site
cornice
correction factor
corrective maintenance
corridor
corrosion
corrosion inhibiting grease
corrosion resistance
corrosion-resistant material
corrosive air
corrosive fume
corrosive salt
corrosive substance
corrugated barrier fence rail
corrugation grinding machine
cotton rag
counterbalance valve
counterweight
couplant
coupler
coupling
coupling flange
coupling joint
cover
cover tile
covered area
covered channel
covered drain
covered footbridge
covered nullah
covered pedestrian walkway
covered sewer
covered walkway
covermeter

coverway
crack
crane
crank
crank pin bearing
crank shaft
crash barrier
crash gate
creep
creeping motion
creeping speed
creosote
crib wall
critical element
critical load
cross grain
cross head
cross road
cross section
cross sectional area
cross tie
crossfall
crossing
crowbar
crowd loading
crown
crucible
crude petroleum
crushed stone
crusher
crushing strength
crystal oscillator
cubic metre (m3) ()
cubicle
cul-de-sac
culvert
culvert bridge
curb
curb line
curing
curing agent/compound
curing condition
curing time
current (electricity)
current demand
current intensity
current limiter
current limiting reactor
current monitoring device
current reducing resistor
current regulator
current relay
current suppressing resistor
current transformer
current-carrying capacity
current-carrying conductor
curtain wall
curtain wall supports
cushion
cushioning material

cushioning spring
cut
cut and cover method
cut and cover tunnel
cut and fill design
cut and fill slope
cut slope
cutter
cycle track
cyclic loading
cylinder
cylinder crushing strength
dado
dam
damage
damp proofing
damper
dangerous building
dangerous goods store
data transmission
datum
datum mark
dead end
dead load
debris
decarbonizing
deceleration lane
deci (d) ()
decibel (dB) ()
deck
decked nullah
declination
decoder
decommissioning
decompression chamber
decorations
decorative finish
decorative lighting
deep bore well pump
deep compaction
deep foundation
deep groove
deep trench excavation
deep vibration compaction
deep well water pump
deface
default
defect
defective
defective building
deflection
deflection coefficient
deformation
deformation characteristic
defrost
degassing
degradation
degrease solvent
degree
degree Celsius ()

degree Fahrenheit ()
dehumidifier
dehydrating cartridge
dehydration
dehydrator
dehydrogenation tank
delamination
delay
deleterious substance
deluge valve
demand note
demolition
demolition works
demonstrate
density
deposit
depot
depressed road
depth gauge
derrick crane
derust
descale
description
design
design and build contract
design assumption
design calculation
design code
design details
design earth pressure
design flow
design life
design load
design pressure
design safety factor
design speed
design stress
designed mix concrete
desilting sand trap/pit
destructive test
detailed description
detailed drawing
detailed plan
detector
detergent
deterioration
development plan
development plot ratio
development statement
development strategy
deviate
deviation
device
dewatering
diagnostic test
diagram
diagrammatic plan
diamond interchange
diaphragm
diaphragm plate

diaphragm wall
diesel engine
diesel fuel/oil ()
diesel hydraulic locomotive
diesel locomotive
difference
differential movement
differential settlement
diffuser
diffusion coefficient
digital thermometer
digital vibration meter
dilapidation
dilute
dim transformer
dimension
dimension survey
dimensional tolerance
dimensioned location
dimensioned plan
dimmer
diode
dip
dip gauge
dip tube
direct brake
direct brake valve
direct current (d.c.)
direct purging
direct seawater cooling system
direct-fired vaporizer
direction arrow plate
directional interchange
directional sign
disassembly
discharge
discharge valve
discolouration
discolourising agent
disconnect
disconnecting trap
disconnection
discontinue
dish channel
dish drainage channel
disinfectant tank
dismantling
dispersant
displacement
disposal
dispute
distance gauge
distemper
distributed load
distribution board/panel
distribution box
distribution main (water)
distribution reinforcement
distribution transformer
distributor road/route

distributory road network

district distributor route
district outline development plan
disturbance
ditch
ditching machine
diurnal variation
diversion kerb
diversion of existing utilities
diversion of traffic
diversion of water pipe/watermain
diverter
divisional island
dock
documentary evidence
dogspike
dolos block ()
dolphin
dome
domestic block
domestic building
domestic sub-contracting system
door frame
door sill
dose
dose rate
dosing pump
double glazing glass
double track
dowel
dowel bar
dowel joint
down pipe
down ramp
down stream
downward force
draft plan
drag coefficient
drain
drain cock
drain hole
drain pipe/tube
drain plug
drain valve
drainage blanket/layer
drainage chamber/manhole
drainage channel
drainage coefficient
drainage connection system
drainage inlet
drainage material
drainage measure
drainage plan
drainage pump
drainage sump
drainage system
drainage trench
drainage works
draw bar
draw box/pit /

draw-in
draw-off tap
drawbridge
drawing
dredger
dredging works
drencher
drencher curtain
drencher head
drencher system
drill
drill bit
drilling
drilling machine
drive axle
drive belt
drive chain
drive gear
drive motor
drive pin
drive pinion
drive screw
driven pile
driven tunnel
driveway
driving cab
driving console
driving gearbox
driving winch
drop kerb
dry density
dry powder type fire extinguisher
dryer
drying shrinkage
dual carriageway
dual temperature thermostat
duct
ductile iron
ductile iron pipe
ductility
ducting works
dummy test
dump valve
dumper
dumping area
duplex air gauge
durability
durable material
dust
dust sampling
dust screen
dust seal
dwell time
dwelling purpose
dye penetrant
dye penetrant inspection
dye penetrant test
dynamic brake
dynamic effect
dynamic test

dynamite
dynamo
ear muffler
ear plug
early warning system
earth
earth copper strap
earth electrode
earth embankment
earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)
earth loop impedance test
earth mound
earth plate
earth potential
earth pressure
earth retaining structure
earth rod
earth tag
earth tape
earth-retaining structure
earth-retaining wall
earthenware pipe
earthfill road embankment
earthing cable
earthing system
earthing terminal
earthquake loading
earthworks
easement
eaves
eaves gutter
eccentric shaft
eccentricity
economizer
eddy current
effluent
effluent outfall
effluent tunnel
egress point
ejector
ejector pump
elastic analysis
elastic force
elastic foundation
elastic limit
elastic modulus
elastic support
elastomer rubber
elbow
electric cable
electric furnace
electric hoist
electric overhead line
electric potential
electric pump
electric steam boiler
electric travelling crane
electric welding set
electrical conductivity test
electrical cut-off switch

electrical energy
electrical plug
electrical products
electrical socket outlet
electrical supplier
electrical technician
electrical wiring
electrical works
electrically conductive path
electrician
electricity interruption
electricity meter box
electro-fusion coupler
electro-fusion welding
electro-pneumatic brake
electro-pneumatic breaker
electro-pneumatic valve
electro-thermal damper
electrocution
electrode ()
electrode polarity
electrolysis
electrolyte
electrolytic action
electromagnet
electron
electronic tilt sensor
electroplating
electrostatic
electrostatic filter
element
elevated approach road
elevated covered walkway
elevated driveway
elevated interchange
elevated road
elevated sliproad
elevated structure
elevated trackway
elevated vehicular link
elevated walkway
elevation
eluvial
embankment
embankment foundation
embedded metal
emergency
emergency access
emergency brake
emergency channel
emergency control centre
emergency exercise
emergency exit
emergency exit door
emergency generator
emergency handwinding equipment
emergency lighting
emergency manual
emergency median opening (road)
emergency monitoring and support centre

emergency plan
emergency preparedness
emergency push button
emergency standby
emergency stop button
emergency stop switch
emergency switch
emergency telephone service
emergency vehicle
emergency vehicular access
emery cloth
emulsion
emulsion paint
enamel paint
enamelled fire clay
enclosed balcony
enclosed building
enclosed place
enclosed verandah
enclosure
encoder
encrustation (pipe) ()
end
end bearing
end fittings (pipe)
end span
end taper (road)
end view
end-tipping of fill
energization
energized part
energy
energy converter
energy efficiency
energy meter
energy transformation
engine
engine driven
engine driven pump
engine exhaust system
engine oil
engineer
entire depth
entrance
entry
entry ramp
environmental impact assessment
environmental pollution
epoxy
epoxy adhesive
epoxy glue
epoxy paint
epoxy resin coat
epoxy resin grout
epoxy-coated reinforcement
equipment
equipotential
equipotential point
equipotential zone
equivalent load

erection
erosion control
erosion protection works
error
escalator
escape
etching
evacuation
evaporative cooling system
evaporator
evaporator coil
examine
excavation permit
excavation works
excavator
excess flow device
excess flow protection device
excessive temperature sensor
execution
exemption
exhaust
exhaust baffle
exhaust blower
exhaust duct
exhaust elbow
exhaust fan
exhaust fume collecting hood
exhaust gas
exhaust manifold
exhaust muffler/silencer
exhaust pipe
exhaust stack
exhaust system
exhaust valve
exhauster
existing building
exit
exit ramp
exit road
exit route
exit switch
exit taper (road)
exothermic welding
expanding agent
expansion coefficient
expansion joint
expenditure pattern
experienced person
explanatory guide
explanatory plan/drawing /
exploration
exploratory works
explosion
explosion relief measure
explosive
explosive store
exposed face
exposure
expressway
extend

extendible barrier
extension
extension jib
extension of time
extension of time limit
extension sleeve
extension socket
extension wing
external bracing
external crack
external diameter
external distributor road
external force
external joint
external protection
external road
external screeding
external shell
external strengthening works
external structural bracing frame
external surface
external wall
external works
extract
extract fan
extractor
eye shield
fabric reinforcement
fabrication
face shield
facilities
facing decorations
factor
factor of safety
fail-safe system
failure
fairfaced finish
fall
false ceiling
falsework
fan blade
fan ducting
fan heater
fan room
fanlight
fast lane
fast-setting epoxy adhesive
fastener
fatigue (metal)
fatique test
fault ()
fault clearance
fault impedance
fault indication
fault log
feasibility study
features
feed pipe (water supply)
feed water check valve
feed water pump

feed water treatment reservoir

feeder road
feeler arm
feeler gauge
felt ring
felt strip
female plug
fence
fence wall
fencing
fender
fender pile
fender system
ferrule
ferry concourse
fibre glass
fibrous plaster
field investigation
field surveying
field testing
file
file dust
fill
fill material
fill slope
filler
fillet welding
filter
filter element
fine aggregate
fine clay
fine dust
fine screening
finger guard
finger pier
finish
finish paint
finisher
finishing coat
finishing works
fire alarm
fire console
fire detection
fire escape
fire extinguisher
fire fighting and rescue stairway
fire fighting engine
fire fighting equipment
fire fighting system
fire hazard
fire hose reel
fire hydrant
fire main
fire proof concrete
fire protection equipment
fire pump
fire pump room
fire resistance
fire resistant material
fire resisting construction

fire resisting construction

fire resisting shield
fire roller shutter
fire safety gas valve
fire services equipment
fire services inspection
fire services installation
fire station
fireman's emergency switch
fireman's lift
first aid box
first aider
fission products
fitting out works
fittings
fix
fixed bearing
fixed level
fixed price lump sum contract
fixed pump installation
fixing bolt
fixtures
flagman
flame cutting
flame detector
flame failure protection
flame monitor
flame propagation
flame-proof electrical fittings
flammable liquid
flammable products
flammable vapour
flange
flange bush
flange coupling
flange joint
flanged pipe
flank
flank wall
flash back arrester
flash butt weld
flash butt welding machine
flashing
flashing beacon
flashing lantern
flashing light
flashing road hazard warning lantern
flashover
flat channel
flat file
flat roof
flex-hone
flexible cable
flexible carriageway
flexible cord
flexible frame
flexible gas tubing
flexible hose
flexible joint
flexible pavement

flexible pipe
flexible shaft
flexural strength
flexural stress
flint gun
float
float operated valve
float switch
floating foundation
flood gate
flood level
flood protection wall
flooding
floodlight
floodlight mast
floor
floor area
floor level
floor load
floor slab
floor type pump
flow control
flow control device
flow control valve
flow meter
flow monitoring
flow rate
flower bed
flue
flue gas desulphurization unit
flue pipe
fluid friction
fluorescent finish paint
fluorescent lamp/light tube
flush
flush curb
flush water booster pump
flush water pump
flushing cistern
flushing pipe
flushing water
flux
flyover
flyover deck
flywheel
foam concrete
foaming agent
foot pump
foot rest
foot switch
footbridge
footing
footpath
footway
force
forced draft
forced draught fan
fore court
foreign matter
foreshore

forest trail
forge
forging machine
fork junction
fork-lift truck
form of structure
formation
formation works
formed land
formwork
foul air
foul water
foul water pump
foul water sewer
foundation
foundation grouting technique
foundation plan
foundation works
fracture
frame
frame stiffness
framework
franchise
free flow operating speed
free flow through route
free fuse breaker
free hand cutting
free standing
freestone
freeway
freight handling
freight marshalling facilities
freight terminal
freight traffic
freight volume
freight yard
French chalk
French window
freon ()
frequency
frequency meter
frequency modulation
frequency range
fresh air supply fan
fresh concrete
fresh water
fresh water cooling tower
fresh water main/pipe
fresh water pump
fresh water pumping station
friction coefficient
friction course
friction disc
friction pile
frictional force
frictional resistance
front view
fuel
fuel consumption
fuel dispensing pump

fuel emergency cut-off lever

fuel filter
fuel filter element
fuel gauge
fuel injection
fuel injection pump
fuel injector
fuel intake device
fuel level
fuel level control switch
fuel lift pump
fuel line
fuel meter
fuel pipe
fuel pump
fuel supply system
fuel supply tap
fuel tank
fuel transfer control system
fuel transfer pump
fuel valve
fulcrum
fulcrum pin
full directional interchange
full load test
full penetration (welding)
full sewage treatment plant
fume
functional specification
fung shui
furnace
furnace bottom ash
fuse
fusible link
fusing
fusion welding
gallery
galvanized iron
galvanized iron pipe/tube
galvanized metal
galvanized mild steel plate
galvanized sheet iron
galvanized steel
galvanizing
galvanometer
gangway
gantry
gantry crane
gantry sign
gap
gap gauge
garage
gas
gas analyzer
gas appliance
gas consumption
gas cushion
gas geyser
gas main
gas main laying works

gas meter
gas pipe
gas port
gas riser
gas welding
gas-filled thermometer
gas-tight
gaseous form
gasification
gasket
gasket joint
gate
gate valve
gauge
gauze
gauze strainer
gear
gear box
gear wheel
general arrangement
general conditions of contract
general layout plan
general specification
generator
geodetic survey
geological condition
geology
geotechnical assessment
geotechnical data
geotechnical design assumption
geotechnical record
geotechnical survey
giga (G) ()
girder
gland
glare
glass beading
glass bulb
glass fibre insulator
glass panel
glass reinforced plastic pipe
glazed
glazed brick
glazed earthenware
glazed porcelain
glazed tile
glazed ware
globe valve
glycerine
goggle
goods lift
goods yard
gouge
governor
grab
grab bar
grab pole
grab rail
grace period
grade

grade roundabout
grade strength
grade-separated access
grade-separated crossing facilities
grade-separated interchange
grade-separated pedestrian crossing
gradient
graduated release valve
granite
granite facing
granite tile
granolithic finish
granolithic paving
granular bedding (road) ()
granular material
graphic display panel
graphic panel
graphite
graphite grease
graphite mould
grass verge
grating
gravitational attraction
gravity
gravity load
gravity type seawall
gravity water supply
grease
grease chamber
grease gun
grease trap
greasing
green belt
grid
grid line
grid system
grill
grille
grinder
grinding machine
grinding paste
grinding stone
grip length
grit
grit removal
grommet
groove
grooved tile
grooving machine
gross floor area
gross mass
gross weight
ground
ground beam
ground bearing pressure
ground clearance
ground condition
ground floor level
ground improvement works
ground investigation

ground level
ground level contour
ground level road
ground level roundabout
ground line
ground movement
ground potential
ground row light
ground settlement
ground settlement
ground surface
ground survey method
ground transportation
ground treatment works
ground water
ground water level
ground-bus
grounding electrode
groundwater drainage works
grout
grout pipe
grout sleeve
grout tube
grout valve
grout vent pipe
grouting works
guarantor
guard
guard rail
guide island (traffic)
guide pile
guide rail
guide ring
guide sign
guide wall
guide wheel
guided carriage
gully
gully trap
gun metal
gust effect of wind
gutter
guy
gypsum plaster
gyratory crusher
gyratory traffic
H-pile H
hack saw
hair crack
hairpin turn
hairspring
hammer
hammer test
hand brake
hand lamp
hand operated valve
hand pump
hand rail
hand signal
hand tool

hand truck
hand wheel
hand-dug caisson
hand-held grinder
handle
handover date
handrail
handset
handsignalman
hanger
hard and soft landscaping
hard drawn copper
hard impervious material
hard shoulder (road)
hard wood
hardcore ()
hardened concrete
hardener
hardening
hardening agent
hardening strength
hardware
hatch
hatch box
haul road
haul route
hauling
hawk
hazard assessment study
hazard sign
hazard warning lantern
head pressure
header tank
headroom
headwall
headway
heat
heat detector
heat exchanger
heat sensing cable
heat shield
heat shrinkable tubing
heat sink device
heater
heating system
heavy compaction plant
heavy condensation
heavy duty
heavy duty electrical conductor
heavy fuel oil
heavy oil engine
hectare (ha) ()
heel
height adjustment knob
height gauge
helical compression spring
helical gear
helical spring
hertz (Hz) ()
high alumina cement

high capacity road

high level reservoir
high mast lighting
high pressure
high pressure burner
high pressure cleaner
high pressure limiter
high pressure mercury lamp
high pressure sodium lamp
high pressure water jet
high pressure water propagating cleaner
high speed motorway/road
high tensile steel
high tensile steel tendon
high tension bolt
high volt starter
high voltage cable trough
high voltage electricity
high voltage injection
high voltage probe
high voltage tester
highway
highway alignment design
highway clearance limit
highway layout
highway loading
highway network
hiking trail
hinge
hinge bar
hinge pin
hoarding
hod
hoist
hoisting bearing
hoisting chain
hoisting hook
hoisting motor
hoisting rope
hoisting stopper
hoisting wire
holder base plate
holding bolt
holding down bolt
hole micrometer
hollow section steel fencing
homogeneous
hone
honeycombing
hood
hopper
horizontal alignment
horizontal area
horizontal clearance
horizontal curve
horizontal damper
horizontal diameter
horizontal dimension
horizontal guide face
horizontal plan drawing

horizontal restraint
horizontal road alignment
horizontal sliding gate
horizontal surface
horsepower
hose
hose reel
hot rolled steel bar
hot water boiler
hot water circulation pump
hot-dip galvanizing
humidifier
humidity controller
humidity sensitive switch
humidity sensor
hydrant
hydrant outlet
hydrated lime
hydraulic control
hydraulic cylinder
hydraulic excavator
hydraulic fluid (oil)
hydraulic jack
hydraulic platform
hydraulic power
hydraulic pressure
hydraulic pump
hydraulic ram cylinder
hydraulic relay
hydraulic relief valve
hydraulic shock absorber
hydraulic steering system
hydraulic transmission control system
hydro-pneumatic system
hydrographic survey
hydrometer
hydroseeding
hydrostatic head

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I beam
idler
idler gear
ignition
ignition electrode
ignitor
illuminance
illuminance level
illuminated sign
illumination level
immediate vicinity
immersed tube
immersed tube tunnel
imminent danger
impact
impact force
impact load
impair
impedance
impedance value
impeller
imperforate
impermeable
impervious
impervious material
imported fill
imposed load
improvement works
impulse
impurity
in-situ concrete lining
in-situ concrete pile
in-situ concrete strength
in-situ cube strength
in-situ material testing
in-situ moisture content (concrete)
in-situ permeability
incident
incidental works
incinerator
inclination
inclined plane
inclined strut
incombustible material
incremental launching
index mark
individual stop valve
indoor recreation centre
induced draft fan
inductance
inductor
industrial area
industrial building
industrial process
inert gas
inertia force
infill
inflammable
inflatable dam

inflation
inflator
infra-red electronic distance meter
infra-red security system
infrastructure
ingredient
ingress and egress
ingress point
inhibitor
initial position
initial surface absorption test
injection pipe
injector
injunction
inland lot
inlay
inlet
inlet pipe
inlet valve
inner plate
input parameter
inscribed circle
insecticidal fluid
insert
inset
inside calliper
inspection
inspection chamber/manhole/pit
inspection gallery
inspector
installation
instantaneous water heater
instruction
instrument
insulated cable
insulated ferrule
insulating barrier
insulating rod
insulating shield
insulation
insulation lagging
insulation sleeve
insulator
intake fan
intake manifold
intake valve
integrated circuit
integrity
intensity of rainfall
intercepting channel/ditch
intercepting drain
intercepting sewer
interchange
intercommunication system
interface
interference
interference detection
interim improvement works
interim measure
interior fitting-out

interlock
intermediate
internal area
internal component
internal diameter
internal distribution main (water)
internal face
internal finishing
internal force
internal friction
internal radius
internal relief valve
internal road
internal surface
international standard
interruption of supply
intersection
invert
invert (of a streamcourse)
inverter
investigation
ionization smoke detector
irrigation canal
isolated footing
isolating partition
isolator
jack
jack-hammer ()
jacking force
jacking pile
jamb
jetty
jib
jib crane
jig
job order
jogging track
joinery
joint
joint box
joint sealant
jointing compound
joist
joule (J) ()
journey time
junction
junction box
junction capacity
kerb
kerb line
kerbside lane
kerbstone
kerosene ()
key diagram
key plan
key switch
keyway
kilo (k)
king bolt
knob

laboratory
laboratory testing
labour cost
lagging
laid
laitance
laminated wood
lamination
lamp dimming resistor
lamp flasher
lamp pole
land acquisition
land development
land disposal
land drainage
land formation
land production
land resumption
land use
land-based interceptor sewer
landfill
landform
landing
landing step
landmark
landscape
landscape design
landscape hardwork
landscaping works
landslide/landslip
landslip debris
landslip preventive works
landslip remedial works
lane
lane capacity
lane direction control signal
lantern
lap
latch
latent heat
lateral dimension
lateral force
lateral movement
lateral positioning groove
lateral pressure
lateral stability assessment
lateral stopper
lateral support system
lateral support works
latex solution
lath
lathe
launching erection
launching girder
launching nose
lay
lay-by
layout
layout area
layout plan

leachate
lead
lead oxide paint
lead rail
leaf spring
leak
leak detector
leak sealing
leakage
leakage control
lean mix concrete
ledge
legend
leisure complex
levee
level
level area
level crossing
level gauge
leveller
levelling course
lever
lid
life
life span
lift
lift car
lift core
lift pin
lift pit
lift shaft
lift works
lifter
lifting appliance
lifting chain
lifting cylinder
lifting frame
lifting gear
lifting jack
lifting platform
lifting rod
lifting tackle
liftway
liftwell
light control junction
light oil
light overhaul
light rail system
light sensor
light weight aggregate
lighting
lighting mast
lightning arrester
lightning protection
lightweight cover
lightweight filler
lime
limit of works area
limit state
limiter

lining
link road
linkage
lintel
liquefaction
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
liquid chiller
liquid control valve
liquid phase
liquid receiver
liquid seal
liquidated damages
litre (l) ()
live conductor
live crack
live load
live wire
load
load bearing
load bearing cross wall
load bearing shear wall
load bearing structure
load bearing wall
load carrying capacity
load distribution
load testing
loader
loading
loading /unloading area
loading condition
loading intensity
loading shovel
loading survey
lobby
local distributor road
localized repair
localized seepage
locating bar
locating pin
locating plate
location plan
locking gear
locomotive
locomotive shed
loft
log
log book
long radius elbow
longitudinal axis
longitudinal gradient
longitudinal section
longitudinal wind analysis
loop road
lorry crane
lot
lot boundary
louver window
low strength concrete
low viscosity polymer resin
low-lying land

lubricant
lubricating oil
lug
lumen (lm) ()
luminaire
luminance level
luminous flux
lump sum price
luting paste
lux (lx) ()
macadam
machine
machine room
machinery
magma
magnet
magnet core
magnet starter
magnetic circuit
magnetic crane
magnetic particle inspection
main anti-syphonage pipe
main block
main contract
main contractor
main drain/pipe
main foyer
main reinforcement
main span
main staircase
main storey
main switchboard
main wall
main waste pipe
maintenance
maintenance log book
maintenance manual
maintenance period
maintenance pit
maintenance road
maintenance track
maintenance works
major contract
major highway
major repair/overhaul
major road
major street
make good
malfunction
mallet
man-hour
management contractor
manganese steel
manhole
manhole cover
manifold
manifold gauge
manometer
manual
manual control

manual mode operation

manufacturer's instructions
mapping survey
marble
margin of safety
marine borrow area
marine deposit
marine lot
marine mud barge
marine sand
marine works
marker
marker post
marshalling area
marshalling yard
masking tape
mason
masonry
masonry retaining wall
masonry structure
masonry wall
mass
mass concrete
mass concrete wall
mass transit line
mass transit system
mast ()
master development plan
master landscape plan
master layout plan
master switch
mastic
mastic sealant
mat footing
mat foundation
material
mathematical model
mating face
mating part
maximum allowable noise level
maximum load
maximum permitted load
maximum safe speed
maximum safe working load
maximum static pressure
maximum stress
maximum tie spacing
mean height
mean level
mean strength
means of access
means of escape
means of exit
measured strength
measuring instrument
mechanical brake
mechanical coupler
mechanical linkage
mechanical stethoscope
mechanical strength

mechanical system
mechanical ventilation
median barrier
megger test
megger tester
membrane
mercury switch
mesh
mesh sieve
metal arc welding
metal braid
metal casing
metal chip
metal clad
metal cover
metal disc
metal dust
metal filing
metal gripping rim
metal lath
metal plate
metal sheaf
metal spike
metal stud
metallic gasket
metalwork
meteorological data
meteorological tower
meter
metre (m) ()
metroplan
metropolitan area
micro (m) ()
micro-structure
microfilm
micrometer
micron
mid-point
mid-span
mid-span joint
mild steel barrier
mild steel pipe
mill
milli (m) ()
mimic control panel
mine
mineral oil
minimum cover of reinforcement
minor road
minor road improvement works
minor street
minor structural works
minor touch-up/repair
minor works
mist eliminator
mitigation measure
mix
mix design
mix proportion
mixing drum

mixing machine
mixing temperature
mixture
mobile crane
mobile piling rig
mock up test
mode of construction
mode of transport
model test
moderator
modification
module
modulus of elasticity
moisture
mole
molten metal
molten slag
money of the day (MOD) prices
monitor
monitoring
monitoring station
monorail
mooring facilities
mortar
mortise
mosaic tile
motive power
motor
motor alternator
motor generator
motor road/way
motor starter
motor vehicle
moulding
mound
mounting bracket
mouthpiece
movable frame
movement
movement joint
moving part
mud
mud wave
muff coupling
muffler
multi-cell box girder
multi-cellular bridge deck
multi-meter
multi-purpose
multi-storey carpark
multi-tester
multicore cable
multifunctional
multiple socket outlet
mural tiles
naked flame
national standard
natural gas
natural ground
natural land

natural landscape
natural lighting
natural slope
natural strata
natural ventilation
navigation channel
navigation clearance
navigation span
navigation waterway
negligence
neighbourhood
neighbouring building
neighbouring street
neoprene
neutral axis
neutral conductor
neutral earthing/grounding
neutralizing tank
new building
Newton (N) ()
nick
nipper
nipple
noise abatement measure
noise barrier
noise enclosure
noise level
noise pollution
noise reducing surface /
noise reduction friction course
noise sensitive receiver
noise suppressing case
nominal cross sectional area
nominated sub-contracting system
non-absorbent material
non-building area
non-combustibility test
non-combustible material
non-condensable gas
non-destructive test
non-domestic building
non-domestic premise
non-load bearing
non-organic soil
non-return valve
non-shrinking concrete
non-slip surface
non-structural crack
non-structural works
normal means of egress
nosing
nosing tile
notch
notice/notification
noxious gas
nozzle
nuisance
nullah
nullah bridge
nullah bund road

nursery
nut
nylon bush
nylon ferrule
nylon filter
nylon insulator
O-seal OO
obstruction
obstruction detection system
obtuse angle
occupation
occupation permit ()
occurrence
odometer
odour control equipment
off centre
off peak hours/period (traffic)
off position
off shore
offset
ohm (W) ()
ohmmeter
oil chamber
oil cooling system
oil depot
oil drain hose
oil filler pipe
oil filler plug
oil filter
oil filter canister
oil interceptor
oil nozzle
oil pump
oil reclaimer
oil return tube
oil seal
oil spillage
oil storage installation
oil sump
on position
on-load operation
on-load running test
on-site
on-site inspection
on-site test
on-street parking space
open air
open area
open balcony
open channel
open nullah
open space
open tender
open working area
open-textured road surface
opening
operate
operating cost
operation
operation instruction

operation manual
operation procedure
operational logbook
operational vehicle
operator
optical fibre
optical switch
orientation
original design
original plan
ornamental railing
oscillation
oscilloscope
out of repair
outer boom ()
outer diameter
outer edge
outer shield
outer wall
outfall
outlet
outlet drain
outlet pipe
outlet pipework
outlet valve
outline development plan
outline zoning plan
output voltage
outrigger
ovality
oven-dried density
over-run tunnel /
overall dimensions
overall progress
overall stability
overall thermal transfer value
overbridge
overflow
overflow capacity
overflow pipe
overhanging
overhaul
overhead crane
overhead line
overhead telecommunication line
overhead travelling crane
overhead viaduct
overlap
overlay
overload
overpass
overstress
overturning
overturning moment
oxy-acetylene welding
oxygen-deficiency safety device
packer head
packing piece
paddle
paint

paint coating
painted steel
pallet
pallet fork lift truck
panic barrier
paraffin
parallel connection
parameter
parapet
parapet wall
parkway
partial closure
partial collapse
particle
particle size analysis
particular specification
partition
partition wall
parts
Pascal (Pa) ()
passage/passageway
passenger capacity
passenger hoist
passenger traffic
passer-by
passing place/bay
passive earth pressure
passive recreational facilities
patch repair
patching
path
paved area
pavement
pavement deflection value
paver
paving
paving block
peak hours/period
peak load
peak traffic flow
pedestal
pedestal fire hydrant
pedestrain crossing
pedestrain signal
pedestrain subway/underpass
pedestrian aid
pedestrian area
pedestrian barrier
pedestrian bridge/footbridge
pedestrian crossing
pedestrian elevated walkway system
pedestrian guardrail
pedestrian parapet
pedestrian precinct
pedestrian street
pedestrian traffic
pedestrian way
pedestrian zone
penalty
pendulum type skid resistance tester

penetration
penetration of moisture
penetration test
penstock
percolating
perforated pipe
performance
performance review
perimeter
periodical supervision
periodicity
permabond adhesive
permanent building
permanent connection
permanent construction
permanent deformation
permanent finish
permanent partition
permeability
permeability coefficient
permeability test
permissible limit
permit
permitted plot ratio
permitted site coverage
person trip
perspective drawing
perspex
petrol
petrol engine
petrol intercepting trap
petroleum jelly
petroleum products
petroleum spirit
pH controller
pH detector
pH meter
pH value
phase
phased improvement works
phosphorous bronze
photo electric control
photo electric switch
photocell
physical constraint
physical dimension
physical layout
physical measurement
physical model
physical property
pickling
pier
pier column
pier foundation
piezometer
piezometric level
pigging station
pilaster
pile
pile cap

pile foundation
pile group
pile withdrawal test
piled foundation
piled seawall
piling machine
piling works
pillar
pillow ball bearing
pilot burner
pilot fire
pilot project/scheme
pilot run
pilot tunnel
pin
pin bearing
pin bush
pin nose
pinion
pipe barrel
pipe bending machine
pipe culvert
pipe filter
pipe fittings
pipe jacking method
pipe joint
pipe laying works
pipe works
pipe-in-pipe method
piped gas supply system
pipeline
pipeline inspection gauge
pipeline reserve
piping
piston
piston rod
pit
pitch
pitch of thread
pitched roof
pitched slope seawall
pivot
plain bearing
plain tubular railing
plan
plane
planing machine
planning area
planning brief
planning scheme
planning standard
planning statement plan
planometer
plant
plant nursery
plant room
planter
planting
plaster
plaster board

plaster rendering
plastering
plastic
plastic limit
plastic settlement
plastic yield test
plasticity coefficient
plate anchor
platform
pliability
pliable conduit
plinth
plot ratio
plotter
plug
plug welding
plumb bob
plumb line
plumbing
plumbing works
plunger
plywood
plywood board
pneumatic actuator
pneumatic brake system
pneumatic control
pneumatic control hydraulic pump
pneumatic pressure gauge
pneumatic tyred roller
podium
point load
pointer
poisonous substance
poker vibrator
polarity
polish
polluting substance
polyamide epoxy paint
polyethylene lining
polymer
polymer-modified mortar
polymerization resin
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
pontoon
porcelain insulator
porch
porosity
porous drain
porous friction course
port works
portable
portable distribution board
portable fire extinguisher
portal
portal frame
Portland cement
post-tensioned concrete beam
post-tensioned prestressing
post-tensioned strand

post-tensioned tendon
post-tensioning
pot hole
potable water
potable water pump
potential
potential difference
potentially hazardous installation
potentiometer
power
power distribution panel
power of attorney
power rammer
power socket
power source
power station
power sub-station
power supply
power transmission
pre-filter
pre-operational check/examination
pre-qualification (tender)
pre-stressing tendon
pre-tensioned prestressing
pre-tensioned tendon
pre-tensioning
prebagged material
precast
precast concrete beam
precast concrete fascia panel
precast concrete segment
precast prestressed concrete beam
precast pretensioned concrete beam
precast yard
precaution
precautionary measure
precipitator
precombustion chamber
prefabricated band drain (reclamation works) ()
prefabricated parts
prefabricated water tank
prefilter
preheating
preliminary works /
preloading
preloading mound (reclamation works) ()
prescribed mix concrete
prescribed qualification
pressure bulb
pressure gauge
pressure governor
pressure grouting
pressure pump
pressure regulator
pressure relief valve
pressure valve
pressure vessel
pressurized air
prestressed concrete beam
prestressed element

prestressing ()
preventive maintenance
primary distribution main (water supply)
primary distributor road
primary flow pipe
primary service reservoir (water supply)
primary test
primary treatment (of sewage) ()
primer
priming
principal datum (PD)
principal works
private land
private lot
private road
private street
probe
probe amplifier
probe lead
probe sensor
probing
profile
profile barrier
programme
progress chart
prohibited zone permit
project
project agreement
project cost
project data
project estimate
project limit
project management
project management fee
projection
promenade
proof test
prop
proposed building
propping works
proprietary product/material
protecting hood
protection
protective barrier
protective coating
protective cover
protective device
protective goggle
protective guard
protrude
provision
public building
public cargo working area
public channel
public corridor
public drain
public dumping
public health
public lane
public lighting

public open space

public road
public safety
public sewer
public standpipe
public street
public telecommunication service
public tender
public transport interchange
public transport network
public transport services
public transport system
public utility
public utility reserve
public utility service
public utility trench
public utility works
public way
public-address system (PA system)
puddle
pull-out jack
pull-out test
puller
pulley
pulley block
pulse
pulverized fuel ash (PFA)
pump
pump foundation
pump house
pump impeller
pump motor
pump riser
pump shaft
pump shaft sleeve
pumping main
pumping plant
pumping station
punch mark
puncher
punching machine
purge valve
purlin
purpose-made bend
push button
push button switch
push button traffic light
push-fit spigot and socket joint
putty
pylon
qualified person
qualitative analysis
quality assurance scheme
quality of material
quantitative analysis
quantity
quarry
quarry tile
quartz sand
quay

queue railing
quick-closing valve
quick-drying paint
quick-release coupling
quick-setting cement
quotation
radial direction
radian (rad)
radiation level
radiation wall
radiator
radiator fin
radioactive substance
radiological data
radiological hazard
radius of curvature
raft foundation
rafter
rail
rail movement joint
railing
railway bridge
railway goods yard
railway protection area
railway reserve
railway station
rain shelter
rain water pipe
raised planter
ram
ramp
rapid deterioration
rapid hardening
rapid hardening cement
rapid transit system
rasp
rate of sampling
rating
ratio
raw sewage
raw water
re-fill
reactivity
readily combustible
readily removable cover
ready-mix concrete
ready-mix plant
realignment
reamer
rear
reassembling
rebate
rebuild
recalibrate
receiver
receptacle ()
reception tank
recess
reciprocating compressor
reciprocating pump

recirculating pump
recirculation
recirculation damper
reclamation works
recognized standard
recommission
recondition
reconnection
reconstruction
reconstruction works
record
recovery tank
recovery time
recovery vehicle
recreation area
rectangular handrail
rectification
rectifier
recurrent account
recurrent expenditure
red lead
red oxide primer
red wood
redevelopment
reducer
reducing valve
reduction factor
reduction gear
reduction gearbox
reference mark
reference meter
refilling
reflecting road stud
reflection
reflective band
reflective marking
reflective material
reflective paint
reflective strip
reflective vest
reflector
reflectorised warning line
reflux valve
refraction
refractory lining
refrigerant ()
refrigerant circuit
refrigeration compressor
refrigeration plant
refuge (traffic)
refurbishment
refuse chute
refuse compactor system
refuse loading ramp
refuse transfer station
refuse trough
regional distributor (road)
register
registered contractor
regrade

regrease ()
regulating spring
regulating valve
regulation
regulator
regulatory sign
rehabilitation
reinforced concrete
reinforced concrete cover
reinforced concrete pile
reinforced concrete plinth
reinforced concrete structure
reinforced profile concrete parapet
reinforcement
reinforcement bar
reinforcement cage
reinforcing agent
reinstatement
reinstatement of supply
reinstatement works
relative density
relative humidity
relay
release agent
release nozzle
release spring
release valve
relevant experience
relevant works
relief road
relief sewer
relief valve
relieving arch
relieving beam
relocation
remaining slag
remaining works
remeasurement contract
remedial measure
remedial works
remedy
remote control
remoulding
removal
rendering
renewal
renovate
repaint
repair
repair paint
replace
reproduce
reprovision
requirement
rerouting of road
rescue equipment
rescue operation
reserve
reservoir
reset

resident site staff

residential area
residential building
residual
residual strength
residue
resilient mounting
resilient pad
resin
resin emulsion paint
resin insulator
resin mortar
resinoid bond
resistance
resistance coefficient
resistance range
resistance thermometer
resistivity test
resistor
resite
resonance
resource plan
respirable suspended particulate
rest garden
rest position
restoration works
restore
restricted access/road /
restricted tender
resultant force
resurfacing
retaining structure (earth)
retaining wall (earth)
retardation
retarder
retention money
return air inlet
return period
return spring
revetment
revolution per minute (r.p.m.)
revolution switch
revolving door
rewinding
rheostat
riding quality (road)
riding surface (road)
rigger
right-of-way
rigid frame
rigid joint
rigid metallic pipework
rigid pavement
rigid plastic
rim
ring
ring road /
riprap
riser
rising main

risk assessment
river pier
river trade terminal
river training
river wall
riverside
rivet ()
riveting machine
road
road base
road bend
road bridge
road capacity
road closure
road corridor
road cum rail bridge
road deck
road divider
road drainage system
road embankment
road formation
road furniture
road geometry
road hazard warning lantern
road hump
road intersection
road joint
road junction
road level
road lighting
road lighting cable
road lighting column
road lighting lantern
road lighting pillar box
road marking
road marking paint
road network
road opening permit
road reconstruction works
road rehabilitation works
road reinstatement works
road reserve
road resurfacing works
road roller (vibratory) ()
road serviceability
road stud
road tanker
road testing equipment
road transport
road tunnel
road user
road widening works
road width
road works
rock
rock anchor
rock bolt
rock cut slope
rock dowel
rock plug

rock slope
rock-mound breakwater
rocker arm
rockfill
rodding
rodding eye
rolled hardcore
rolled steel
rolled steel channel
roller
roller conveyor
roller shutter
roof
roof cover
roof load
roof surface
roof tank
root mean square
rope
rope anchorage
rope clamp
rope drum groover
rope guide
rope round pulley
rope thimble
rose wood
rotary drum
rotary drum screen
rotary pump
rotary switch
rotary vane water meter
rotary water meter
rotor
roughness coefficient
roundabout
routine maintenance
rubber anti-vibration mounting
rubber gasket
rubber gland
rubber grommet
rubber hose
rubber moulding
rubber seal ring
rubber sealing washer
rubber sleeve
rubber spring
rubber strip
rubber torsion element
rubber tube
rubble
rubble deposition works
rubble mound seawall
rule
run-in
run-off
running noise
running speed
running test
running time
rupture

rural area
rural feeder road
rural road
rust scale
rust stain
saddle
safe load
safe operation
safe working
safe working condition
safe working practice
safeguard
safeguard system
safety belt
safety boot
safety clearance
safety control device
safety curtain
safety cut out switch
safety fence
safety goggle
safety harness
safety hook
safety independent check
safety locking handle
safety margin
safety measure
safety plan
safety precaution
safety precaution measure
safety protection system/device /
safety requirement
safety switch
safety valve
safety visor
safety zone
sag
saline water
salt water
salt water flushing system
salt water pump
salt water pumping station
salt water resistant material
sample
sampling disturbance
sampling rate
sand
sand blasting
sand course
sand filter
sand patch test
sand pit
sanding
sanitary fitments
sanitary fittings
sanitation
sash
saturated core sample (concrete)
saturated density
saturation

saturation flow (traffic)

saw blade
saw dust
sawing machine
scaffolding
scanner
scanning
scattered light
scavenging lane
schedule
schematic diagram
scheme
Schmidt hammer
scoop conveyor
scoring
scotch
scrape
scraper
scratch
screeding
screen
screening plant
screw
screw driver ()
screw joint
screw pile
screw tap
scriber
sea water booster pump
sea water screen
seabed
seal
sealant
sealing bar
sealing compound
sealing ring
sealing rubber strip
sealing strip
sealing tape
sealing washer
sealing wax
seam
seat plinth
seat rim
seating
seawall
seawall
seawall opening
seawall trench
seawater
seawater pump
seawater pumping station intake
secondary access road
secondary meter
secondary treatment (of sewage) ()
section
section analysis
sectional area
sectional axonometric drawing
sectional elevation

securing dowel
securing hook
securing nut
securing plate
securing ring
securing rod
securing screw
securing strap
security check
security fencing
security gate
sediment
seepage
seepage force
segmental launching
segregation
seismic coefficient
seismic load
seizure
self-extinguishing material
self-weight (of structure)
semi-conductor
semi-destructive testing
semi-enclosure (noise)
sensing capillary
sensing probe
sensor
separation
separator
septic tank
sequence control
sequence of operation
sequence of works
sequence test
sequence tester
serial link
series connection
service access
service area
service lane
service life
service reserve
service reservoir
service road
service room
serviceability
serviceable condition
servicing
setback
setback line
setting out
settle
settlement
sewage disposal
sewage effluent
sewage pipe
sewage pump
sewage pump house
sewage sump
sewage treatment

sewage treatment plant

sewage tunnel protection area
sewage tunnel works
sewer
sewerage reticulation system
sewerage works
shackle
shading effect
shadow shield
shaft
shank
shaping machine
sharp bend/turn/curve
sharp edge
shear key
shear reinforcement
shear strength
shear wall
shearing force
shearing stress
shearing test
sheath
sheave
sheer leg
sheet iron
sheet pile
sheet pile anchorage
sheet pile cofferdam
sheet piled wall
sheet steel
shell
shelter
shield
shift roster
shim
shock load
shoe
shore up
shoring
short circuit
shot blasting
shotcrete
shoulder (road)
shovel
shrine
shrinkage
shrinkage coefficient
shroud
shunt
shut off valve
shutter
shuttering
side elevation
side pipe
side road
side span
sidewalk
sieve
sight line
sign

sign gantry
sign mount
signal
signal aspect
signal gong
signal light
signal-controlled pedestrian crossing
signalized crossing
signboard
silencer
silent zone
silica gel
silicone resin
sill
sill of window
silo
silt
silt trap
single span
single stage pump
single track railway
single-cell box culvert
sink well
siphon
site
site boundary
site clearance
site constraint
site coverage
site diary
site formation plan
site formation works
site instruction
site investigation
site layout plan
site measurement book
site monitoring
site operation
site plan
site safety
site supervisory staff
site survey
site survey plan
siting
sitting-out area
sketch
skid resistance
skid resistance test
skid resistant surfacing
skin friction
skip crane
skip hoist
skirt
skirting
skylight ()
slab
slag
slate
sleeper
sleeve

slewing crane
slide rail/track
sliding bearing
sliding coefficient
sliding force
sliding friction
sling
slip form
slip road
slope
slope failure
slope formation works
slope protection works
slope remedial works
slope stability works
slope toe
slope toe wall
sludge
sludge dewatering
sludge digestion
sluice gate
sluice valve
slump (concrete paste) ()
slurry
smoke
smoke detector
smoke test
soakaway pit
socket
socket-and-spigot joint
socketed pipe
soffit
soffit formwork
soft landscaping works
soft wood
soil
soil anchor
soil behaviour
soil investigation works
soil nail
soil pipe
soil slope
soil stabilization works
solar energy
solder
soldier pile
solenoid
solid brick
solid raft
solid rock
solid state
solvent
soot
sorter
sound intensity
sound-level meter
space
space frame
spacer
spacing

spalling concrete
span
spanner ()
spare capacity (road)
spark lighter
special conditions of contract
specialist contractor
specific gravity
specification
specimen
speed hump
speed limit
speed probe
speed range
speed reducer
speedometer
spherical bearing
spigot
spike
spillage
spillway
spindle
spiral reinforcement
spirit level
splice
splice bar
splice joint
spline
sponge rubber
spontaneous combustion
spot welding
spotlight
spout
spray gun
sprayed concrete
spraying nozzle
spraying painting
spread footing
spread foundation
spring
sprinkler
sprinkler system
squatter area
squatter hut
stability
stability analyses
stabilization works
stabilizing agent
stabilizing moment
stack
staggered crossing
stainless mild steel plate
stainless steel
staircase
stanchion
standard deviation
standby generator
standby water pump
standpipe
starter

starting torque
static load
station concourse
statistics
stator
stay rope
steady state
steam boiler
steam-cured concrete
steel
steel channel
steel fabric
steel H pile
steel pile
steel pipe
steel pipe pile
steel reinforcement
steel sheet pile
steel strand
steel structure
steel truss girder
steel wire
steel wire rope
steel wool
steep gradient
steep ramp
steering wheel
step
step channel
step down transformer
step up transformer
stepped footing
stepped foundation
sterilizer
stethoscope
stiffener
stiffening
stiffness
stirrer
stockpiling area
stone ware pipe
stop cock
storage area
storage capacity
storage tank
storey
stormwater box culvert
stormwater drain
stormwater drainage system
stormwater main drain
stormwater outfall
stormwater overflow chamber
straight edge
straight ramp
strain
strain capacity
strainer
strand
stranded galvanized steel
strategic development plan

strategic road
strategic road network
stratum
stray current
stray voltage
streak
stream channel
stream course
street furniture
street lighting
street nameplate
street refuge
street widening
strength
strength test
strengthen
strengthening works
stress
stress analysis
striking
strip foundation
stripping (formwork)
stroboscope
stroke
structural analysis
structural appraisal
structural behaviour
structural condition survey
structural design
structural element
structural frame
structural improvement works
structural integrity
structural investigation
structural member
structural skeleton
structural stability
structural stability analysis
structural steel
structural steel member
structural strength
structural survey
structural use
structural works
structure
strut
stud crossing
sub-base (road)
sub-contract
sub-contractor
sub-grade (road)
sub-main
sub-soil water
sub-soil water drain
sub-standard building /
sub-standard concrete
sub-surface building works
submarine outfall
submerged discharge valve
submersible sewage pump

subsidence
subsoil
substation
substrate
substructure
suburban
subway
suction
suction fan
suction main
suction strainer
suction valve
sullage water
sump
sump pit
sump pump
superelevation
superficial area
superstructure
supervise
supervision charge/fee
supervision plan
supply fan
supply pipe
support
supporting facilities
supporting frame
supporting ground
supporting member
supporting road network
surface
surface channel
surface conduit
surface course (road)
surface drainage
surface finish
surface friction
surface gradient
surface run-off
surface tension
surface texture
surface water
surface water channel
surface water drain
surface water drainage
surface weather station
surface wiring
surfacing
surge
surrounding ground
survey
survey plan/sheet
surveyor
suspended ceiling
suspended truss
suspension bridge
swan neck fire hydrant
switch
switch room
switchboard

swivel joint
symbol
symmetrical loading
synchronizer
T beam T
T connection T
T junction T
tachometer
tachometer
tack coat
talc
tamper
tamper blade
tangent point
tangential force
tank
taper (road)
target
tarpaulin sheet
teak
technical specification
tell-tale
temperature sensor
temporary building
temporary construction
temporary occupation permit
temporary shed
tender
tender assessment
tender document
tender drawing
tender selection criteria
tenon
tensile force
tensile reinforcement
tensile strength
tensile stress
tension
term contract
terms of reference
terrace
terraced platform
terraced slope
terrain
terrazzo
test
test cube (concrete) ()
test load
test piece
test run
test sample
texture
thermal capacity
thermal expansion coefficient
thermal insulation
thermal property
thermal transmittance value
thermister
thermocouple
thermoplastic material

thermoplastic road marking paint

thermosetting
thermostat
thimble
thinner
thoroughfare
thread
threaded bolt
three-phase transformer
threshold
throttle
through crack
through traffic
thrust
tidal range
tie
tie rod
tier
tile
timber partition
timber pile
timber yard
time limit
time of concentration
timer
tin
tinning
tinplate
tinsmith
tipper
tipping site
toe board ()
toe of wall
toe wall
tolerance
toll area
toll booth
toll plaza
tongue
tonne (t) ()
top rail
top storey
topographic survey
topography
torque
torque rod
torsional force
torsional strength
total collapse
total floor area
total floor space
total load
total settlement
tower
tower crane
towing cable
towing force
town gas
town planner
town planning

tracer
tracing
track
traction
tractor
trade effluent
trade test
traffic actuated signal
traffic aid
traffic capacity
traffic control and surveillance system
traffic control centre
traffic corridor
traffic diversion
traffic flow
traffic island
traffic island bollard
traffic lane
traffic light
traffic light signal
traffic management
traffic marking
traffic noise
traffic sign
traffic signal
traffic study
traffic survey
traffic system
traffic volume
trailer
training of river channel
tramway
transceiver
transfer station
transformer
transformer room
transformer station
transient load
transient vibration
transistor
transmission
transmission gear
transmission of electricity
transmit
transmitter
transom window
transparent lacquer
transport demand
transport infrastructure
transport interchange
transport/transportation
transportation facilities
transshipment depot
transverse wind
trap
trap outlet
trapezoidal channel
trapped gully
trapping
travelling crane

travelling derrick crane

traverse station
traversing crane
tray
tread
treatment
tremie
trench
trench excavator
trenching works
trend
trial hole
trial run
triangular file
tripod
trolley
trouble shooting
trowel
truck
truck crane
trunk road
trunk route
trunk sewer
truss
tube
tubular fluorescent lamp
tubular handrail
tubular railing
tungsten filament lamp
tunnel
tunnel cable
tunnel escape road
tunnel lining
tunnel portal
tunnel ventilation fan
tunnelling works
turbidity
turbine
turbine generator
turbine pump
turbo-generator
turbulent current
turfed area
turfing
turn-around facilities
turn-key contract
turning area
turning circle
turning lane
turnstile
twin box culvert
twin pipe
twin track railway
twin tube tunnel
twist
twisting force
two way traffic
typical road section
typical section
U bolt

U turn
U turn slip road
ultimate bearing capacity
ultimate bearing failure
ultimate limit state design
ultimate load
ultimate strength
ultimate stress
ultrasonic crack detection
ultrasonic flaw detector
ultrasonic testing
unauthorized person
undercoat
underground
underground cable
underground chamber
underground fuel tank
underground pedestrian walkway
underground pipework
underground space
underground well
underpass
underpinning
underwater lighting
undisturbed ground
undulation
uniaxial load
uniformly distributed load
union
unit rate
unit weight
universal ball joint
universal beam
universal coupling shaft
universal joint
universal mounting
unleaded petrol
unlined galvanized iron pipe
unloader
unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC)
up-escalator
up-hill lane
up-ramp
upgrading works
uplift force
upper catchment area
upper platform
upper storey
uppermost storey
upright wall
upstream
urban area
urban corridor
urban fringe area
urban renewal
usable floor space
usage
use
user
utility

utility building
utility room/chamber
utilization rate
vacant site
vacuum air pump
vacuum relief valve
valuable consideration
value
valve
valve chamber/house
valve spindle
vane
vaporization
variation
varnish
vehicle access road
vehicle barrier
vehicle parapet
vehicle traffic
vehicle weigh station
vehicular access
vehicular border link
vehicular bridge
vehicular corridor
vehicular underpass/tunnel
velocity
veneer
vent
vent duct
vent pipe
ventilated corridor
ventilated lobby
ventilating pipe
ventilating system
ventilation fan
ventilation opening
ventilation shaft
ventilator
verandah
verification
vertical clearance
vertical curve
vertical distance
vertical down pipe
vertical formwork
vertical imposed load
vertical load
vertical seawall
viaduct
viaduct parapet wall
viaduct pier
vibrating load
vibrating tamper
vibrator
vibratory compaction
vibratory roller
vice
vicinity
vierendeel truss
view

village flood protection works

village resite
vinyl tile
viscosity
viscous force
visual display unit
visual inspection
vitreous tile
vitreous ware
vitrified-clay pipe
voice-activated control unit
void
void content
voided slab
volatility
volcanic rock
volt (V) ()
voltage
voltmeter
volume
vortex
vulcanized rubber
waling
walkway
wall
wall footing
warehouse
warning lantern
warning sign
washer ()
waste
waste fitments
waste pipe
water absorption test
water booster pump
water bowser
water carrying pipe
water carrying services
water cement ratio
water content
water gauge
water hammer
water jet
water jet pump
water level
water main
water meter
water pipe
water pressure
water pump
water seal
water spray system
water sprinkler system
water storage tank
water supply
water supply point
water tank
water tight concrete
water tower
water trap

water treatment plant

water vapour
watermain diversion works
waterplug cement
waterproof
waterproof cement
waterproof membrane
watershed
watertight
watertight seal
waterworks
waterworks access road
waterworks reserve
watt (W) ()
wattmeter
wave form
wave length
wayleave
wear and tear
wear pad
wear plate
wear resistant
wear ring
wearing course
weather resistance
weathered granite
weathering
weatherproof
web
weeding
weedkiller spraying
weep hole
weigh station
weighbridge
weight
weir
weir plate
weld
welded joint
welder
welding
welding arc
welding electrode
welding machine
welding powder
welding rod
welding slag
well
well water pump
wharf
wheel axle
wheel load
widening
width
winch
wind force
wind load
wind pressure
wind shutter
wind stress

wind suction
wind tunnel testing
window catch
wire ()
wire brush
wire guard
wire mesh
wire rope
wiring
wiring diagram
wood chip board
wood lath
wood-wool building slab
woodland
work schedule
work site
workability
workhardening
working area
working drawing
working load
working platform
working space
workman
workmanship
works area
works order
works programme
workshop
wrench
write-off
X-ray XX
X-ray examination/inspection X
yield strength
yield stress
zebra crossing
zinc paint
zinc pipe
zinc plating
zoning plan