A number of different components that are used together for a specific purpose eg a timber wall frame.

A record of the ownership of a defined land parcel and the lodged or registered interests or claims (encumbrances) against that ownership.

An individual item that forms a part of an assembly.

Specialist drawings prepared by professional consultants detailing specific work relative to their field of expertise eg structural engineering.

A designated fixed point which all levels or heights are referenced from.

A plan showing the facade or external view of a building, as viewed at right angles.

A plan showing the inside layout of a building as viewed from above with the roof removed ie a horizontal section through.

Production of a drawing by hand without the use of rulers, straight edges or any form of mechanical or computerised drawing equipment.

A pivoting point that enables smooth hand and lower arm movements.

The position of a building relative to a compass point.

The ratio by which the size of a graphical representation of a building is reduced in order to fit on a convenient size screen or sheet of drawing paper.

An abstract drawing created to get thoughts quickly onto paper to gain an early appreciation of the arrangement of areas within the proposed building.

Businesses or authorities that provide a service e.g. power, water to a proposed or established building.

Essential or important provisions that enable a building to function effectively eg water or electricity.

A plan showing the location of the proposed building on the site in relation to the boundaries of the property.

A statutory requirement for the positioning of a building relative to the property or site boundaries.

Application of a signature signifying that a client accepts the content, accuracy and quality of the work performed for them.

Person/s or organisation/s that can or may be affected directly or indirectly by a decision or activity of work.

Water that accumulates on a property as a result of rain.