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HOMEBUILDER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- residential home builder
1, record 1, English, residential%20home%20builder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- residential house builder 2, record 1, English, residential%20house%20builder
correct
- residential homebuilder 3, record 1, English, residential%20homebuilder
correct
- home builder 4, record 1, English, home%20builder
correct
- house builder 5, record 1, English, house%20builder
correct
- homebuilder 6, record 1, English, homebuilder
correct
- housebuilder 7, record 1, English, housebuilder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From new home development to existing home remodeling, home builders are involved in all aspects of residential construction. Home builders ... typically assume supervisory duties such as organizing workers, coordinating tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, home builders work alongside laborers to lay foundations, frame walls, install doors and windows, put down flooring, and install siding and roofs. 8, record 1, English, - residential%20home%20builder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- residential housebuilder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- constructeur de résidences
1, record 1, French, constructeur%20de%20r%C3%A9sidences
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- constructrice de résidences 1, record 1, French, constructrice%20de%20r%C3%A9sidences
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction
- Architecture
- Urban Housing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- do-it-yourself homebuilder
1, record 2, English, do%2Dit%2Dyourself%20homebuilder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the southwest of the U.S., artists and do-it-yourself homebuilders have recently revived the Spanish tradition of adobe building with some remarkably beautiful results. 1, record 2, English, - do%2Dit%2Dyourself%20homebuilder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Construction
- Architecture
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autoconstructeur
1, record 2, French, autoconstructeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il ne faut pas s'imaginer [...] que l'on peut s'improviser maçon ou plombier. La distance est grande entre l'inexpérience du bricoleur de base et le savoir-faire, le "métier" du professionnel. L'autoconstructeur prévoyant devrait, avant de poser sa première pierre, suivre des stages de formation professionnelle [...] afin d'acquérir les rudiments des différentes techniques à mettre en œuvre. 1, record 2, French, - autoconstructeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Energy Efficient Homebuilder of the Year Award 1, record 3, English, Energy%20Efficient%20Homebuilder%20of%20the%20Year%20Award
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Prix du constructeur éconergique
1, record 3, French, Prix%20du%20constructeur%20%C3%A9conergique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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