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Definition of "Base building"

Francois Moreau
ABCP Architecture
January 30, 2012

Do you have a good description of "base building"?

David Fingret
Extreme Measures Inc.
January 31, 2012

The base building of a structure consists of the fundamental elements that are structurally necessary for the building. Base building does not usually change during the life of the building.

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