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This free online dictionary of construction terms is adapted from a Master Index of Government Guide Specifications for Construction, 3rd Ed., provided as a service to the construction industry by serving as a single source reference.
The definintions and index are divided into major divisions such as site work, concrete, masonry, finishes, doors, windows, mechanical systems, electrical systems.
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- INTRODUCTION [PDF] to the Master Index of Government Guide Specifications for Construction
- Raw text file copy of the above: BINTRODUCTION [Text]
- BIDDING & CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS [PDF] Pre-bid information, instructions to bidders, information available to bidders, bid / tender forms, agreement forms, bonds & certificates, general conditions of the contract, supplemental conditions
- Raw text file copy of the above: BIDDING & CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS [Text]
- 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [PDF] Summary of work, alternatives, measurement & payment, submittals, quality control, construction facilities & temporary controls, materials & equipment, contract closeout
- Raw text copy - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [Formatted Text]
See also - STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS & DEFECTS - home
- Raw text copy - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [Formatted Text]
- 2. SITE WORK [PDF] Paving & surfacing, cast-iron pipe, plastic pipe,
- Raw text copy - 2: SITE WORK [Text]
- 3. CONCRETE & CONCRETE FORM WORK, CONCRETE FINISHES [PDF] Concrete formwork, forms, welded wire fabric, reinforcing steel, stressing tendons, concrete accessories, concrete finishes, specially-placed concrete, concrete curing, precast concrete, grout
- 4 MASONRY DEFINITIONS & TERMS [Web Article] - Mortar, masonry accessories, unit masonry, stone masonry, marble, masonry restoration & cleaning, refractories
- 4 MASONRY WORK, REPAIR, CLEANING, MORTAR [PDF]
- Text copy - 4 MASONRY [Formatted Text]
See also - BRICK FOUNDATIONS & WALLS - home
- BRICK STRUCTURAL WALLS LOOSE, BULGED
- BRICK VENEER WALL DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
- BRICK VENEER WALL FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIR
- BRICK VENEER WALL LOOSE, BULGED
- BRICK WALL DRAINAGE WEEP HOLES - home
- BRICK WALL FROST & WATER CRACKS, EFFLORESCENCE, SPALLING
- BRICK WALL LEAK REPAIRS
- BRICK WALL REPAIR METHODS
- BRICK WALL THERMAL EXPANSION CRACKS
- BRICK WALL WOOD NAILER INSERTS
- CHIMNEY BRICK / BLOCK SPALLING
- CONCRETE or MASONRY DAMAGE TESTS
- MASONRY FACADE / WALL, LINTEL & BROWNSTONE DAMAGE
- THERMAL EXPANSION of MATERIALS
- 5 METALS, METAL WORK [PDF] Metal materials & methods, welding, structural metal framing, metal fabrications,
- Raw text copy - 5 METALS [Text]
See also - ALUMINUM SIDING
- CORRUGATED ROOFING
- METAL ROOFING - home
- STEEL & IRON BUILDING SIDING
- Raw text copy - 5 METALS [Text]
- 6 WOOD & PLASTICS [PDF] Fasteners & supports, rough carpentry, heavy timber construction, prefabricated structural wood, finish carpentry, wood treatment, architectural woodwork,
- 7 THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION [PDF] - Shingles, built-up bituminous roofing,
- Raw text copy - 7 THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION [Text]
See also - EXTERIORS of BUILDINGS - home
- INSULATION INSPECTION & IMPROVEMENT - home
- ROOFING INSPECTION & REPAIR - home
- Raw text copy - 7 THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION [Text]
- 8 DOORS & WINDOWS [PDF] Metal doors & frames, Overhead doors, Finish hardware, Automatic door equipment, Glazing, Tempered Glass
- Raw text copy - 8 DOORS & WINDOWS [Text]
See also - DOORS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- DOORS, EXTERIOR FIBERGLASS vs STEEL
- DOORS, EXTERIOR, SELECT / INSTALL
- WINDOWS & DOORS - home
- WINDOW & DOOR FLASHING TAPE DETAILS
- Raw text copy - 8 DOORS & WINDOWS [Text]
- 9 FINISHES for CEILINGS, WALLS, FLOORS [PDF] Non-Load bearing wall framing systems, Lath & Plaster, Aggregate Coatings, Gypsum Wallboard, Tile, Terrazzo, Acoustical Treatment, Theory of Sound, Wood Flooring, Stone & Brick Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Special Flooring, Floor Treatment, Painting, Wall Covering,
- Raw text copy - 9 FINISHES [Text]
See also - INTERIORS of BUILDINGS - home
- PAINT FAILURE DICTIONARY
- PAINT & STAIN SELECTION & PROCEDURES
- PAINT FALURE, DIAGNOSIS, CURE, PREVENTION - home
- SIDING, WOOD CLEANERS, STAINS, PAINTS
- SIDING TYPES, INSTALLATION, DEFECTS - home
- SIDING, WOOD CLEANERS, STAINS, PAINTS
- SIDING, WOOD PRODUCT CHOICES
- Raw text copy - 9 FINISHES [Text]
- 10 SPECIALTIES [PDF] Partitions & other building features, devices, structural elements, components
- Raw text copy - 10 SPECIALTIES [Text]
- 11 EQUIPMENT [PDF] Waste Compactors, Food Service Equipment
- Raw text copy - 11 EQUIPMENT [Text]
See also
- APPLIANCE NOISE DIAGNOSIS
- ASBESTOS USE in APPLIANCES
- ELECTRIC MOTOR DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE
- Raw text copy - 11 EQUIPMENT [Text]
- 12 FURNISHINGS [PDF] Manufactured Cabinets & Casework, Fabrics
- Raw text copy - 12 FURNISHINGS [Text]
See also - CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS - home
- DOORS, INTERIOR
- HOME CONSTRUCTION CATALOGS 1950
- INTERIOR FINISHES: BEST PRACTICES
- Raw text copy - 12 FURNISHINGS [Text]
- 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION [PDF]
- Raw text copy - 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION [Text]
See also - SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS - home
- Raw text copy - 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION [Text]
- 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS [PDF]
- Raw text copy - 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS [Text]
See also - FIRE ESCAPES & FIRE STAIRS
- STAIR DESIGN for SENIORS
- STAIR DIMENSIONS, WIDTH, HEIGHT
- STAIRWAY CHAIR LIFTS
- Raw text copy - 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS [Text]
- 15 MECHANICAL [PDF]
- Raw text copy - 15 MECHANICAL [Text]
See also - AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS - home
- HEATING SYSTEMS - home
- PLUMBING SYSTEM INSPECT DIAGNOSE REPAIR - home
- SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECT DIAGNOSE REPAIR - home
- VENTILATION in BUILDINGS - home
- WATER PUMPS, TANKS, TESTS, WELLS, REPAIRS - home
- Raw text copy - 15 MECHANICAL [Text]
- 16 ELECTRICAL [Text]
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- see ELECTRICAL INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS, REPAIR - home
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