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Home Development 101: What is Air Pressure Testing?

UK Construction Blog

Air Testing, also called Air Permeability Testing, Air Leakage Testing, or Air Tightness Testing/Pressure Testing , is the accepted way to calculate the total amount of air a building loses due to leaks in its envelope, or fabric. When a building is designed to limit the loss of heated air, it saves energy and money on bills.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

2013 National BIM Standard today! Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle.