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BUILDING FABRIC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Metal Construction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fabric building
1, record 1, English, fabric%20building
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fabric structure 1, record 1, English, fabric%20structure
correct, noun
- coverall building 2, record 1, English, coverall%20building
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary or permanent building made of a metal structure, most often steel, covered with a fabric membrane. 3, record 1, English, - fabric%20building
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Construction métallique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment en toile
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A2timent%20en%20toile
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment temporaire ou permanent formé d'une structure métallique, habituellement en acier, recouverte d'une toile. 2, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20en%20toile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- building fabric
1, record 2, English, building%20fabric
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building Condition Reporting is the process by which PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] summarizes a comprehensive technical evaluation performed by technologists and engineers through the use of PWGSC resources or independent private sector resources. Its scope includes an assessment of the building fabric and all systems (mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural). 2, record 2, English, - building%20fabric
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- composition de l'immeuble
1, record 2, French, composition%20de%20l%27immeuble
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matériaux de l'immeuble 1, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riaux%20de%20l%27immeuble
correct, masculine noun
- structure de l'immeuble 1, record 2, French, structure%20de%20l%27immeuble
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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