Research Type - Systems
| Name | Description | Research Items |
|---|---|---|
| Basement |
Basement systems include the excavation and the sub-ground wall systems. |
1 |
| Building Demolition |
Building Demolition deals with dismantling the building elements and can include hazards abatement. |
1 |
| Conveying |
Conveying systems include elevators, escalators, moving walkways, as well as materials conveyance systems, assembly and conveyor belts. |
1 |
| Electrical |
Electrical systems include lighting and power equipment as well as distribution equipment. |
7 |
| Enclosure |
Enclosure systems refer to the "skin" of the building and may include roof, walls, and ground protection from air and water penetration. |
264 |
| Equipment |
Equipment can include commercial, institutional or vehicular equipment. |
22 |
| Fire Protection |
Fire Protection systems include sprinklers, standpipes, alarms and notification systems. |
6 |
| Foundations |
Foundations are the sub-ground support for the building, and include standard construction foundations, special foundations, and slab-on-grade systems. |
13 |
| Furnishings |
Furnishings encompass both fixed (e.g.)- built-in cabinets) and movable (e.g-desks and chairs) furnishings. |
23 |
| HVAC |
HVAC systems include components for a building’s energy supply, heating and cooling generating systems, distribution systems, terminal and package units, and controls. |
53 |
| Interior Construction |
Interior Construction refers to non-load bearing interior elements, such as partition walls, doors, and interior stairs. |
40 |
| Interior Finishes |
Interior Finishes include the surface materials covering walls, ceilings, and floors, including paneling, wallpaper, and vinyl wall coverings, and acoustical tiles. |
27 |
| Plumbing |
Plumbing systems encompass pumps, piping, and fixtures for domestic water distribution, sanitary waste disposal, and rainwater drainage. |
2 |
| Roofing |
Roofing considered as a system can include structural and enclosure elements. |
57 |
| Site |
Site can refer to systems for site preparation, improvements (such as parking lots and landscaping), mechanical utilities ( water supply, sewers, fuel distribution), electrical utilities. |
18 |
| Special Construction |
Special Construction systems deal with special (otherwise unclassified) structures, integrated construction, special construction systems, and special controls and instrumentation. |
56 |
| Stairs |
Stairs are comprised of stair construction elements as well as finishes. |
2 |
| Superstructure |
Superstructure systems refer to the elements of floor construction, roof construction, and stair construction. |
7 |