Definitions (new posts)

Undefined terms: Undefined terms

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:00:58 +0000

One of my pet peeves is Councils being asked to do things and fill out surveys, forms and questionnaires that contain undefined terms.

I think it would make everyone's life much easier if anyone putting together a survey, form, questionnaire, policy, plan or strategy did a quick google search for the terms they intend to use to see if there is a clear consensus on what the term means.

If there is no clear consensus on the meaning of the term it should be either removed from the document or a definition of the term should be provided.

Building Type Definitions: Building Type Definitions

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:27:09 +0000

I am currently working on tidying up WCC's building hierarchies, and as part of that process I have been trying to find authorative definitions for some common building types, but it is proving harder than you might think. Can anyone help?

Here are the terms I am chasing:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/#112425501657479935772/posts/hUbQ94Fzp4i

Fitout: Re: Fitout

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:58:14 +0000

Hi Darron,

Thanks for the reply.
That is roughly my understanding of fitout too, but I've been trying to track down an "official" definition.
We have e-mailed the "Building Service Authority" and asked them. If they have industry standard definition I will a note to that effect to the Fitout page.

Fitout: Re: Fitout

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:44:28 +0000

Wayne
Most of this is NOT "building fitout" as far as breaking your buildings into components where one component is Building Fitout.
My understanding of Building Fitout (from a Building valuation perspective) is the internal fittings and fixtures (that are permmanently attached to the
building (internal walls, partitions, room partitions etc).
Other items listed above just happen to be in the building and would be contained in their own asset category for valuation and assessment etc.
They would have significant different economic lives and hence require different depreciation and valuation calculations.
Lighting, heating and air-conditioning etc are generally kept under Building Services - a separate Building component category.
Hope this helps.

Fitout: Fitout

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:53:10 +0000

I believe that it is a common practice to break up major buildings into a number of components including fitout. Whilst I have a bit of an idea of what "fitout" means I have been struggling to find an authoritative definition.

Specifier.Com lists the following items under the heading office fitout.

Office Furniture
Office Storage Systems
Office Seating
Workstations
Internal Partitions
Office Equipment

There are one or two items on the list I wouldn't have thought would be classed as fitout.

I am very interested to hear what other Council consider to be included in fitout.