Definition
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Term
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A substance that sticks to materials or allows objects to stick together, such as resin, epoxy, and glue.
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A
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Adhesive
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A particulate material made of sand or crushed stone, gravel, recycled concrete, etc.—it is a fundamental part of building foundations.
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A
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Aggregate
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The opinion a cost consultant provides concerning a property's valuation.
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A
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Appraisal
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A qualified individual or organization responsible for designing and planning structures for construction—they complete drawings for the building process.
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A
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Architect
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To refill an excavated hole with the material dug out previously.
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B
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Backfill
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Material, often made from steel or wood, that spans across a building to support the floor or roof.
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B
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Beam
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Short pieces of lumber to join, fill, or reinforce a structure to increase strength.
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B
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Blocking
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A design or technical drawing that includes crucial construction details.
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B
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Blueprint
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A long, projecting beam supported only on one end.
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C
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Cantilever
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A type of sealant that prevents water and moisture from getting into cracks and crevices. It is commonly used around pipes, windows, and doors.
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C
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Caulking
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A building material made of sand, gravel, and water poured into molds or forms. It is used for posts, driveways, slabs, foundations, etc.
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C
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Concrete
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A standard power tool used to drive screws into walls, floors, and for other applications/materials.
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D
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Drill
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Paneling used for walls and ceilings (also referred to as plasterboard).
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D
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Drywall
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A passage for ventilation, heating, and air systems to direct air throughout a structure or building.
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D
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Duct
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The operation, tools, and equipment used to move rock, dirt, and other materials. This process is often necessary for foundations and building roads.
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E
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Excavation
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The base of a structure that anchors and supports it as the lowest load-bearing part of a building.
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F
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Foundation
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The review process to ensure construction complies with contract, zoning, and code requirements.
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I
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Inspection
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The material placed in the walls and ceiling to stop heat and sound from exiting or entering a space.
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I
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Insulation
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Horizontal elements connected to a perpendicular beam for load transfer.
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J
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Joist
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A mixture of sand and cement to bind materials, such as brick, stone, and block.
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M
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Mortar
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Strong, thin wooden boards made from two or more layers glued together—often sold in 4'x8' sheets.
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P
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Plywood
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A (usually sloping) timber that helps support a roof.
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R
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Rafter
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An upright support in the walls of buildings used to attach drywall, sheathing, etc
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S
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Stud
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Another term for molding, used for decorative and practical purposes to encase windows and doors or enhance ceilings, floors, and cabinets.
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T
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Trim
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Deformity in wood from changes in moisture content.
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W
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Warping
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