Browsing: Construction and Development Glossary

“Rebuild Jamaica” refers to the national mission to repair, strengthen, and transform the country after major shocks—most recently the devastation…

Common Areas refer to shared spaces within a property or development that are accessible to multiple occupants, typically maintained by property…

A solar panel is a special kind of tool that catches sunlight and turns it into electricity to power things…

The Building Authority, whether in Jamaica or globally, is the body that regulates and approves construction to ensure safety and…

Polished concrete is a type of flooring made by grinding and polishing a concrete surface to create a smooth, glossy,…

Yard space refers to the open area surrounding a building or home, often used for gardening, recreation, parking, or storage. In…

An Integrated Development Plan (IDP) is a strategic framework that coordinates various sectors, stakeholders, and resources to address a region’s…

Regional accounting is a way of studying how different parts of a local economy work together, like pieces of a…

Core-Periphery is a way of explaining why some places have more resources, jobs, and services than others. Imagine a country…

Pointing is when workers fill in the spaces between bricks or stones on a wall with a thick paste called…

Painting is when you cover walls, ceilings, or the outside of buildings with color to make them look nice and…

Plastering is a way of covering walls and ceilings with a smooth, protective layer to make them strong and nice…

A petrol filling station application is the process of getting permission to build or change a gas station. Because gas…

Detailed planning is the stage in the property development process where a developer submits comprehensive plans and specifications for approval,…

Outline planning is a preliminary stage in the property development process where an applicant seeks approval in principle for a…