BS 6100-1:2004 - Page 4

With the growth in the number of international construction projects and the development of the international market in construction products, there is an increasing need for agreement on a common language in the domain.

Part 1of ISO 6707 is a first step towards a complete set of general terms for use by the construction industry. It will be updated as further terms and definitions are agreed upon.

The Glossary defines general terms to establish a vocabulary applicable to building and civil engineering.

It comprises:

• fundamental concepts, which may be the starting point for other, more specific, definitions
• more specific concepts, used in several areas of construction and frequently used in standards, regulations and contracts.