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GENIE CONSTRUCTION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- construction engineering
1, record 1, English, construction%20engineering
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CE 1, record 1, English, CE
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function of military engineering that consists of the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, the maintenance and management of real property and immovables, the operation of utility plants, and the provision of fire and crash protection and related services. 2, record 1, English, - construction%20engineering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
construction engineering; CE: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces; term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 1, English, - construction%20engineering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- génie construction
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9nie%20construction
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GC 1, record 1, French, GC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction du génie militaire qui regroupe la conception, la construction et la maintenance des infrastructures, l'entretien et la gestion des immeubles et biens réels, l'exploitation des installations de services publics, la prestation de services de protection contre les incendies et les écrasements et les services connexes. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20construction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
génie construction; GC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes; terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20construction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- construction engineers
1, record 2, English, construction%20engineers
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- const engr 2, record 2, English, const%20engr
correct, officially approved
- constr engrs 3, record 2, English, constr%20engrs
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the military engineer branch responsible for infrastructure works. 3, record 2, English, - construction%20engineers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
construction engineers; const engr: term and shortened form officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - construction%20engineers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- génie construction
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9nie%20construction
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- génie const 2, record 2, French, g%C3%A9nie%20const
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- génie constr 3, record 2, French, g%C3%A9nie%20constr
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la branche du génie, responsable des travaux d'infrastructure militaire. 3, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20construction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
génie construction; génie constr : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20construction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
génie construction; génie const : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20construction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Construction Engineering
1, record 3, English, Construction%20Engineering
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CE 2, record 3, English, CE
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Construction Engineering is one function of Military Engineering. The CE organization is established to design, construct and maintain works and buildings, maintain and manage real property, operate utility plants, and provide fire and crash protection, together with other related services, in support of the Canadian Forces. 3, record 3, English, - Construction%20Engineering
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Génie construction
1, record 3, French, G%C3%A9nie%20construction
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GC 2, record 3, French, GC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les services de Génie construction constituent une des fonctions du Génie militaire. Le GC est l'organisation établie pour concevoir, construire, et entretenir ouvrages et bâtiments, entretenir et gérer les biens immeubles, faire fonctionner les installations, assurer la protection contre les incendies et les accidents ainsi que fournir d'autres services connexes de soutien aux Forces canadiennes. 3, record 3, French, - G%C3%A9nie%20construction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-06-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Construction Engineering
1, record 4, English, Construction%20Engineering
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CE 1, record 4, English, CE
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Construction%20Engineering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Génie construction
1, record 4, French, G%C3%A9nie%20construction
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GC 1, record 4, French, GC
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 4, French, - G%C3%A9nie%20construction
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Engineering and Construction
1, record 5, English, Engineering%20and%20Construction
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Génie et construction
1, record 5, French, G%C3%A9nie%20et%20construction
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ministère des Transports. 2, record 5, French, - G%C3%A9nie%20et%20construction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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