Monday, September 13, 2010

Construction Terminology, Part I

There are so many terms and jargon surrounding retail design and construction; we thought it a good idea to prepare a primer or list for reference. Here are a few terms defined in a simple list:

  • Cold dark shell. The raw space ready for interior wall panels and other details. Precedes vanilla shell.
  • Anchor. The largest store in a retail development. Examples: Macy’s, Bloomingdales.
  • Big Box. A standalone retail store. Examples: Home Depot, Walmart.
  • Strip center. An unenclosed retail space with drive-up parking.
  • Tilt-up panels. Concrete wall panels, cast on the ground and lifted into place when cured and dry.
  • HVAC. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning.
  • QSR. Quick-service restaurant.
  • Vanilla Shell. The basic walls of a commercial space, ready for HVAC, electrical and fixturing.

More definitions in future entries.

Dave

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