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National Dictionary of Building & Plumbing Terms
The dictionary combines terms and definitions from the NCC, Australian (and joint AS/NZS) Standards, and Handbook 50:2004 Glossary of Building Terms.
It provides a searchable list of building and construction terms

Dictionary of Architecture and Construction by Cyril M. Harris
Call Number: 720.3 DIC :4
Publication Date: 2005
2300 line drawings and clear, concise definitions of more than 26,000 important architecture and construction terms.
Also available free online via Academic - Dictionary of Architecture and Construction
English for Construction. 1 : Vocational English Course by Evan Frendo
Call Number: 428.2402465 ENG
Publication Date: 2012
English for Construction is designed for students with a basic knowledge of general English who now require an elementary (CEF level A1-A2) English course in this specific field. Coursebook and CD-ROM Pack.
English for Construction. 2 : Vocational English Course book by Evan Frendo, David Bonamy
Call Number: 428.2402465 ENG
Publication Date: 2012
Level 2 English for Construction is for students who have completed Level 1 or have an elementary knowledge of general English, and now require a pre-intermediate (CEF level A2-B1) course in this specific field. Coursebook and CD-ROM Pack.