Constructaquote Glossary of Terms - I


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ICE

Abbreviation for Institution of Civil Engineers.

implosion

opposite of explosion - demolition that is planned so that the collapse is inward.

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infiltration

in air conditioning, outdoor air flowing into a conditioned space as through a wall, crack or other aperture.

infrastructure

service facilities used by the public such as roads, bridges, water and sewer systems and public transportation.

insulation board

boards manufactured mainly for insulation value and over which finish materials are applied - they are lightweight and usually have a low structural value.

Insurance Quote

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Insured

The Insured refers to you, the policyholder

Insurer

The Insurer refers to the Insurance Company that holds your policy

interceptor

box like devices in a building drainage and vent piping system to trap and retain material not suitable for discharge into a public sewer, such as grease, oil, or sand - they consist of an inlet and outlet pipe and a baffle to prevent through-flow of the deleterious material.

intertie

in roofing a short timber binding together upright posts.

iron work

often referred to as architectural metalwork - ornamental type iron and steel, such as railings and decorative grillwork - not to be confused to structural steel framing.

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