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BUILDING ADMINISTRATION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
- Public Property
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- administration building
1, record 1, English, administration%20building
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- administrative building 2, record 1, English, administrative%20building
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An administration building is an office building from which a business or organisation is administered. The main offices of many local councils are known as administration buildings. 3, record 1, English, - administration%20building
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
- Propriétés publiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment administratif
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A2timent%20administratif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'édifice Carrall [...] a été construit entre 1941 et 1944 pour servir de bâtiment administratif. 2, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20administratif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Banff Park Administration Building
1, record 2, English, Banff%20Park%20Administration%20Building
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This Parks Canada administration building is one of the most recognisable building in Banff. Completed in 1936, it has been beautifully preserved over the years, and the driveway in front has been decomissioned. 2, record 2, English, - Banff%20Park%20Administration%20Building
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Centre administratif du parc national Banff
1, record 2, French, Centre%20administratif%20du%20parc%20national%20Banff
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-06-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
- Historical Park and Site Names
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Old Territorial Administration Building National Historic Site of Canada
1, record 3, English, Old%20Territorial%20Administration%20Building%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
correct, see observation, Yukon
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A national historic site in Dawson, Yukon, managed by Parks Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Old%20Territorial%20Administration%20Building%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On January 12, 2001, the words "of Canada" were added to the names of national parks, national park reserves and national historic sites. The addition should be systematically used on cover pages, in titles, headings and at the beginning of documents. In the body of a text, it is appropriate stylistically to omit the words "of Canada." 2, record 3, English, - Old%20Territorial%20Administration%20Building%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
- Noms de parcs, lieux et canaux historiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lieu historique national du Canada de l'Ancien-Édifice-Administratif-du-Territoire
1, record 3, French, lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20l%27Ancien%2D%C3%89difice%2DAdministratif%2Ddu%2DTerritoire
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Yukon
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lieu historique national géré par Parcs Canada et situé a Dawson au Yukon. 2, record 3, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20l%27Ancien%2D%C3%89difice%2DAdministratif%2Ddu%2DTerritoire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Depuis le 12 janvier 2001, il faut désigner les noms des parcs nationaux, des réserves de parc national et des lieux historiques avec les éléments «du Canada». Cette forme doit paraître sur la couverture, la page de titre et les pages initiales de présentation de documents. Par la suite, on peut omettre les éléments «du Canada». 2, record 3, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20l%27Ancien%2D%C3%89difice%2DAdministratif%2Ddu%2DTerritoire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans un texte suivi, l'utilisation de la minuscule au générique est de rigueur; dans une liste, sur une carte géographique ou un panneau de signalisation, le générique porte la majuscule. 2, record 3, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20l%27Ancien%2D%C3%89difice%2DAdministratif%2Ddu%2DTerritoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-07-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Municipal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Administration Building
1, record 4, English, Administration%20Building
correct, Manitoba
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
City of Winnipeg, Corporate Services Department. 1, record 4, English, - Administration%20Building
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Administration municipale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Immeuble de l'administration
1, record 4, French, Immeuble%20de%20l%27administration
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ville de Winnipeg, Services généraux. 1, record 4, French, - Immeuble%20de%20l%27administration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-03-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Building Administration and Education Section
1, record 5, English, Building%20Administration%20and%20Education%20Section
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Housing 1, record 5, English, - Building%20Administration%20and%20Education%20Section
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Section de l'administration du bâtiment et de l'éducation
1, record 5, French, Section%20de%20l%27administration%20du%20b%C3%A2timent%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ministère du Logement 1, record 5, French, - Section%20de%20l%27administration%20du%20b%C3%A2timent%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-03-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Building Administration Fund
1, record 6, English, Building%20Administration%20Fund
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Housing 1, record 6, English, - Building%20Administration%20Fund
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fonds d'administration du bâtiment
1, record 6, French, Fonds%20d%27administration%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ministère du Logement 1, record 6, French, - Fonds%20d%27administration%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-12-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Yukon Government Administration Building
1, record 7, English, Yukon%20Government%20Administration%20Building
correct, Yukon
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Yukon Government. 1, record 7, English, - Yukon%20Government%20Administration%20Building
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Edifice principal du gouvernement du Yukon
1, record 7, French, Edifice%20principal%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Yukon
correct, Yukon
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gouvernement du Yukon. 1, record 7, French, - Edifice%20principal%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Yukon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Building administration 1, record 8, English, Building%20administration
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Administration des immeubles 1, record 8, French, Administration%20des%20immeubles
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gouvernement du Yukon. 1, record 8, French, - Administration%20des%20immeubles
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-05-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- International Conference on Municipal Code Administration, Building Safety and the Computer
1, record 9, English, International%20Conference%20on%20Municipal%20Code%20Administration%2C%20Building%20Safety%20and%20the%20Computer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1989 Conference organized by the Manitoba Building Officials Association and the World Organization of Building Officials September 24-28 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Information found in DOBIS and confirmed by the Manitoba Building Officials Association, Inc. 1, record 9, English, - International%20Conference%20on%20Municipal%20Code%20Administration%2C%20Building%20Safety%20and%20the%20Computer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- International Conference on Municipal Code Administration, Building Safety and the Computer
1, record 9, French, International%20Conference%20on%20Municipal%20Code%20Administration%2C%20Building%20Safety%20and%20the%20Computer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-10-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- public administration building 1, record 10, English, public%20administration%20building
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- édifice de l'administration publique
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9difice%20de%20l%27administration%20publique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-10-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Administration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- provincial administration building 1, record 11, English, provincial%20administration%20building
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Administration provinciale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- édifice de gouvernement provincial
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9difice%20de%20gouvernement%20provincial
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-10-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- administration building construction 1, record 12, English, administration%20building%20construction
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- construction d'édifices administratifs
1, record 12, French, construction%20d%27%C3%A9difices%20administratifs
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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