Construction glossary

The main terms of high-end home construction, explained simply.

Here we have gathered the most common terms of civil construction and high-end homes. If you are thinking about building in Criciúma or the region, understanding this vocabulary helps you talk with your construction company and make better decisions.

High-end house

Residence built with an exclusive design, premium materials and premium finishing, with attention to comfort, design and durability.

Made-to-measure house

A house designed specifically for the site, the routine and the client's preferences, without using standardized floor plans.

Construction company

A company that carries out the client's project, from design to delivery, with technical responsibility for the construction. That is the case with EZA Engenharia.

Real-estate developer

A company that launches and markets developments, usually selling standardized units off-plan or ready-built. It is different from a construction company.

In-house engineering

When the same company handles the design and the execution with an in-house technical team, ensuring alignment from the beginning to the end of the project.

Architectural design

Document that defines the layout of the rooms, the aesthetics and the functionality of the house, the basis for the entire construction.

Structural design

Design that sizes foundations, columns, beams and slabs to ensure the safety and stability of the building.

Foundation

Part of the project that transfers the weight of the building to the ground. Its type depends on the terrain and the structural design.

Ceiling height

The height between the floor and the ceiling of a room. High ceilings enhance the sense of space and add value to the home.

Finishing

Final stage of the project, with finishes, painting, fixtures, fittings and cabinetry, responsible for the appearance and standard of the house.

Window and door frames

Doors, windows and frames. In high-end houses, they are usually made of aluminum or steel, with good thermal and acoustic insulation.

ART

Technical Responsibility Note (ART), a document that registers the technical professional responsible for a project or work with CREA.

Habite-se

A document issued by the city hall certifying that the project was completed in accordance with the approved design and is fit for occupancy.

Building permit

City hall authorization to start the project, issued after design approval.

Descriptive specification

A document that specifies the materials, finishes and technical solutions adopted in the project, serving as a reference for execution.