reference: ISO/TC 59/SC 2
title: Terminology and harmonization of languages
scope: <p>Standardization of terminology in the field of buildings and civil engineering works, comprising general terminology and terminology for specific topics within the scope of ISO/TC 59 or otherwise relevant but not falling with the scope of any other technical committee.</p>
  <p>ISO/TC 59/SC 2 will work toward:</p>
  <ul>
  <li>Encouraging the preparation of national versions of ISO/TC 59/SC 2 vocabularies</li>
  <li>Establishing common sets of terms as support for a common language and ease of communication using clear and concise concepts</li>
  <li>Coordination and harmonization of terminology work throughout ISO/TC 59 with an
  emphasis on reinforcing the consistency of language within the standards developed under ISO/TC 59</li>
  <li>Establishing a liaison and coordination with other ISO TCs and SCs developing
  terminological information within standards of relevance to buildings and civil engineering works, as needed</li>
  <li>Establishing a liaison and coordination with outside agencies involved with developing databases of concepts on aspects of construction, as needed </li>
  <li>Promoting the general rules for terminology work as established by ISO/TC 37 and providing guidance for ISO/TC 59 sub-committees"</li>
  </ul>
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 59/SC 15
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 268
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 10/SC 8
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 176/SC 1
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 59/SC 13
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 10
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 267
committeeLiaisons: ISO/TC 218