Construction Dictionary Introduction Construction Dictionary Home Page: https://inspectapedia.com/Design/Construction-Dictionary.php This document is published as a service to the construction industry. As long as the federal contracting agencies continue to publish separate series of construction speci fication, there will be a need for a single. source reference Of the guide specification extant within the federal establishment. Judging from the popularity of the first two editions of the Master Index, this document meets the need. ORGANIZATION OF THE DOCUMENT The Master Index is divided into two major parts. The first part contains for each of the federal agencies that promulgates Included also, but I *stea separately, a guide speci fication series. is the Federal Construction council which is secretariat for the cooperative effort of several major contracting agencies who produce the Federal Construction Guide Specifications. Under each heading in the first part is a brief description of the agency' g activities, the nature of the construction under its purview. information on how to procure the agency' e guides, and its current listing of guides. second part of the Master Index, contains a master cross— reference index keyed to the units of work presented in the construc— tion Specifications Institute document, Maeterformat. Its *LOW" coet of $11.50 per copy (including postage and handling) io possible because of the Chapter% membere gift of time. Algo this document is being distributed punched for three , ring loose leaf binding, allowing for the flexibility of the users to insert in their own binders, to allow for future additione Sna revisiona ORDERING INFORMATION Complete this form and make your check or money order payable to: mc. Metro Chapter of CSI Mail to: Earie W Garner. 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Judging from the popularity of the first two editions of the Master Index, this document meets the need, 09310 09411 09500 09513 GSH-7.3 GSH-7.5 GSH-7.6 FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 9: FINISHES FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL Ceramic Tile Bonded Terrazzo Acoustical Treatment Ceil ing Lay-In Panels (and Suspension System) for Use with Background Masking 09310 09411 09500 09511 CE-201.01 CE-202.06 CE-202.07 CE-202.09 cE-212.01 CE-216 13122 02365 02366 02350 07112 05500 Metal Building Piling; Composite, Wood and Cast-in-Place Concrete, Unifom Taper and Constant Section Piling; Concrete, Precast Contractor Option for Footings, Concrete, Pressure-injected Bitminous Waterproofing Miscellaneous Metal DIVISION 7: THERhAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION GSH- GSH- 7. GSH-7.2A 7. and Dampproofing 4 07100 07510 07310 07600 07920 08730 Wa terproofing Roofing, Buil t-Up Roofing Shingles Sheet Metal Work Calking Weathers tripping SECTION 700 701 702 703 704 -705 706 707 MATERIALS DETAILS 03300 Hydraulic Cement 02550 Bituminous Material s 02550 Aggrega tes 04200 Masonry Units Joint Materials 02600 Concrete, Clay, Plastic, 02600 Pipe and Fiber Pi DIVISION 1: 01000 m 001 01002 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 00800 00800 00800 Special Conditions (Contracts Estimated $10,OOc, Using SF 23-A) Special Conditions (For Separate Construction Rptces Contracts Invol ving Construction Management and Phased Construction) Suppl emental Special Conditions (For Separate Construction Contracts Involving Construction Management and Phase Construction) These are just few of the examples of the data in the t! Maeter of Government Guide Specifications for Construction" as developed and published by the D. C. Met. ,Chapter of C. S. I. The supply is limited, order now. Earle W. Garner, Distr. Chrman. ****** Result for Image/Page 3 ****** THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN.CHAPTER 1777 CHURCH ST., N.w, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 (202) 332-1110 June 24, 1982 Dear Subscriber: " Glossary of With your purchase of our publ ication, Construction Specifications Terminology", you were promised any additional sections that were completed by June 1. Although we are one year late, enclosed please find the following completed sections for insertion in to your glossary. Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section 05500 07310 09200 10600 12300 13120 15050 16500 16550 Metal Fabrication Shingles Lath and Plaster Partitions Manufactured Cabinets and Casework Pre—Engineering Structures Basic Materials and Methods Lighting Highway and Roadway Lighting Since this is an on—going project, we will have additional When these sections become sections in the future. available, they will be offered to you at a nominal cost. V y truly yours, Charles M. Stover, CSI Managing Editor CMS:dj ****** Result for Image/Page 4 ****** -- text deleted -- ****** Result for Image/Page 5 ****** A GLOSSARY OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS TERMINOLOGY THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN CHAPTER 1777 CHURCH ST., N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 (202) 332-1110 ****** Result for Image/Page 6 ****** A GLOSSARY OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS TERMINOLOGY comoiled by DISTRICT or COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN CHAPTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS COMMITTEE ON GLOSSARY Vincent M. Spaulding, CTC Cha irman—D iv is ion Chairman—Division Chai rman—Di vi sion Chairman—Divi s ion Chairman —Division Cha s ion Chairman—Divis ion Chairman—Divis ion Chairman—Division Chairman —Division Chairman—Division Chairman—Divis ion Chairman—Di vi s ion Chairman—Division Cha vis ion Cha vi s ion Robert J. Berg Richard B. Hubbard, Jr. Charles M. Stover Donald L. White Everett G. Spur ling, Jr. , Section Edi tors Joseph H. Kasimer Doyle D. Carrington Henry N. Doyle Robert B. MOIseed John H. Koehnlain Stephen S. Szoke John H McMahon George W. C. Kingston Joseph L. Owens William M. Jackson Steven Gordon John D. Van Wagoner Steven Olitsky Wm. Marshall White Willard L. Burch Daniel C. Cammer William P. Crosley Jess McIlvain Maurice S. Moen Richard M. E I worthy Rush H. Elmore, 11 Richard B. Hubbard, Jr. Donald L. Bosserman Richard B. Hubbard, Jr. Elehue A. Williams David C. Morre Ronald M. Beard Mario F. Ramsay Walter J. Richardson , Charles M. Stover Walter Hedges Earle W. Gardner FCSI INSTITUTE Editor in Chief Assistant Editor in Chief (1975—1978) Assistant Editor in Chief (1979—1980) Edi tor Managing Editor (Sample Edi tion) Managi ng Advisor Chairman—part Publicity Distribution ****** Result for Image/Page 7 ****** Copy right applied for by The District of Columbia Metropolitan Chanter printed by: Distributed by: of The Construction Specifications Institute, Inc. Metro — Graphics, Inc. 1211 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 Earle W. Garner, CSI Every Water Guard Co. 567 southlawn Lane Rockville, Maryland 20850 Pr ice : O per copy ii ****** Result for Image/Page 8 ****** FOREWORD The mernbers of the District of Colurnbia Metropolitan Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) , past and present, recognized an industry—wide need for the compilation of frequently encountered terms and defi— nitions experienced in the writing and interpretation of construction specifica— t ions. In early 1974, in response to this need, t:he Co—Chairman of the Technical Conmittee, Robert J. Berg, and Vincent M. Spaulding recommended to Chapter presi— dent Sybe K. Bakker and the members of the Board of Directors that the D.C. Metro— politan Chapter C. S. I. undertake the development of a glossary of construction specification terminology. Their recormendation was approved and work on the glossary proceeded for the next four years under the direction and support of Chapter presidents Sybe K. Bakker (1975 — 1976) , George W. C. Kingston (1976 1977) , and Jorgen Graugaard (1977 1979) and the members of their respective Boards of Directors. Work on the glossary was completed at the end of the 1979 1980 chapter year and a recornmendation from the Technical Cornmittee, then chaired by Vincent M. Spaulding (1976 — 1980) that the glossary be published was approved by the members of the Board of Directors. The development of this glossary from its inception to its completion was an illunense task which could not have been accomplished without the combined effort and the many hours of hard work devoted to the project by numerous members and friends of the Chapter. The project was unusual because maximum Chapter member participation was utilized and the many areas of expertise of the members was drawn upon . This glossary has been prepared as a service to all mernbers of the construction industry responsible for the preparation or interpretation of construction speci— fications and its development has been encouraged by the Institute. If users of this document find it helpful, then the effort put forth by the Chapter has been worthwhile. Robert B. Molseed, AIA, CSI President, D.C. Metropolitan Chapter of the Construction Specification Institute (1979 - 1981) iii ****** Result for Image/Page 9 ****** PREFACE The terms defined in the glossary are arranged in accordance with the CSI 16 Division Format for construction specifications and are compiled according to CSI preferred section titles, e.g., DIVISION 4 - mSONRY, SECTION 04210, BRICK MASONRY. This arrangement is intended to permit specifiers, architects, engin— eers, general contractors, material dealers and students to find the exact term they are seeking within the Division and Section of the glossary where that item of work would be specified in a project specification or manufacturers' technical 1i terature . It is believed that a glossary arranged as described above will assist greatly in reducing misinterpretation of the meaning of construction terms by relating the term to the specific subject or material to which it refers. This arrangement is especially beneficial when terms have different meanings depending on trade usage. Recognizing that the task of developing our own definitions would be formid— able and that the terms normally found in construction specifications often ori— ginate with various members of the construction industry, the glossary consists of a compilation of terms and definitions written by various professional organi— zations, trade and manufacturers' associations. The use of terms and definitions developed by members of the construction industry also assures the inclusion of construction terminology reflecting those interpretations most accepted and recog— nized by members of the industry. AS near as possible, the terms and definitions were incorporated into the glossary approximately as received with format changes only to obtain a uniform presentation. However, the Chapter reserved the right to delete or relocate terms not relating to the specific subject or material to which a particular CSI Section title refers, or to delete terms considered corrmonly known to persons involved in the writing and interpretation of construction specifications. It is the hope and intent of the mernbers of the Technical comrnittee that this Glossary will contribute to the preparation of superior specifications and the elimination of arnbiguities and conflicts therein. Vincent M. Chai rman , Edi tor in spaulding, R.A. CSI Technical Cortu•ni ttee Chief ****** Result for Image/Page 10 ****** ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This glossary has been made possible because of the professional organiza— tions, trade and manufacturers' associations and materials manufacturers who so generously contributed terms and definitions . An alphabetical listing of the con— tributors of terms and definitions with the abbreviations used at the end of each definition identifying the contributor is contained in the glossary. The proce— dure of following each definition with the source was adopted to give direct credit to each contributor and to give users of the glossary the benefit of know— ing the source of the definition. In cases where the same definition for a term was received from more than one contributor, each contributor was identified by including each contributor's abbreviation. When different definitions for a term were received, all definitions were included in the glossary and each contributor identified. Unfortunately, it was not possible to acknowledge the origin of all the terms and definitions as some of the definitions were received from notes of chapter members who had accumulated them over the years, and others were provided without identifying the sources . This glossary has also been made possible due to the many individuals who have been called upon for assistance. On the title page, credit is given to the section editors who were instrumental in making decisions on which terms to in— clude in the glossary and under which preferred CSI section title, and to those section editors who also served as Division Chairmen whose additional responsibility it was to coordinate terms into CSI Divisions . Special mention is made here of the participation of Everett G. Spurling, Jr. , PAIA, FCSI, for his many valuable suggestions during the development of the glossary. Special acknowledgment is made to Charles M. Stover, CSI, for his mighty labors as Managing Editor responsible for graphics, formatting, typesetting and printing, and to Joseph H. Kasimer, Esquire, CSI, for his "Words on the Law" Sincere appreciation is expressed to Mortimer M. Marshall, AIA, FCSI; Robert W. Nordstrom, AIA, FCSI; Freeman W. Williams, PE, CSI; Lewis W. Giles, Jr., AIA, CSI; Richard H. welles, PE (CSI retired) ; Thomas E. Lewis, FCSI: Jerri ly R. Kress, AIA, CSI, James D. O'Brien, CSI; Donna A. Robb, CSI; Robert K. Robson, CSI; Lawrence Katz; Ernest B. Webb, CSI; Keneth E. Blood, CSI; Dell R. Ewing, CSI; James Jackson, AIA, CSI; H. Leslie Sinunons, AIA, CSI; Matthew E. Locraft, CSI; Julia Ann Souey, CSI; ROY J. Scheel, CSI; Victor P. Bindi, Jr., CSI; and the many others, so many as to be impossible to list them all here, who expressed encour— agement and support for the project. ****** Result for Image/Page 11 ****** Grateful thanks is expressed to colleen M. Pringle for typing the many letters mailed to various organizations and associations requesting terms and definitions for use in the glossary; to Deborah R. Allen for her assistance in tYDing the administrative correspondence associated with the development of the glossary and to Alfread D. Tolins, PE; Frank Maibroda, Charles P. Skelly, and Columbus B. Key, J r. , for their assistance in providing terms and definitions for the glossary. Finally, special gratitude goes to Jane Rossi Clark for her many hours of hard work typing the glossary. Without her valuable help and patient cooperation as typist and general reviewer, this glossary might never have been completed. The glossary was typeset by Mrs. Clark using the latest word processing equipment and techniques for computerizing specifications, involving storing sections on cassette tape masters, therefore providing a means for adding, revising and expand— ing current and future sections. Sincere thanks are expressed also to the archi— tectural firm of Vlastimil Koubek, AIÄ, for allowing the use of their word pro— cessor for the transformation of the glossary into the final manuscript. The loose leaf binder was chosen by the Cormittee in anticipation that the glossary will be an on—going project with additions and revisions as years go by. Vincent M. Spaulding, R.A. , Editor in Chief vi CSI ****** Result for Image/Page 12 ****** CONTRIBUTORS Permission has been obtained from the organizations listed to reproduce definitions from their publications. AIÄ copyrighted material has been reproduced from AIA docurnent MI 01, Glossary Of Construction Industry Terms, with permission of the American Institute of Architects. Further reproduction is prohibited. Because AIA Docurnents are revised from time to time, users should ascertain from the A1 A the current edition of the Document reproduced herein. AIA Document MIOI Copyright 0 1970 by the Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. AIA r ARI ABA AASHTO ACI AIA AITC AISC msl APA ASTM AWWA AWS AWPA AGC BIA BHMA BSI CRI CISPI CISCA CTI CLI CFFA Air—Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Aluminum American Arbitration Association Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials Concrete Institute Institute of Architects Institute of Timber Construction Iron and Steel Institute National Standards Institute Plywood Association Society for Testing and Material Water Works Association Welding society Wood Preservers Association Asphalt Institute Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association Associated General Contractors of America Brick Institute of America Building Hardware Manufacturers Association Bui Iding Stone Institute Carpet and Rug Institute Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute Ceilings & Interior Systems Contractors Associations Ceramic Tile Institute Chain Link Institute Chemical Fabrics & Film Association ****** Result for Image/Page 13 ****** CRSI CSI DOE EGSMA FFCS FORUM GTA GA HUD HPMA IES ILIA IMI JM JCBC LPI MSSVPI MIA MHI MFC-HL MSI NCGC NAPA NAAMN NAGDM NSPC NBGQA NCMA Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Construction Specifications Institute Department of Engergy Electrical Generating Systems Marketing Association Facing Tile Institute Food Facilities Consultants Society vol. XIV. NO. 4 ( spring 1979 ) of The Forum Glass Tempering Association Gypsum Association United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association Illuminating Engineering Society Indiana Limestone Institute Of American, Installation Specialist (M4gazine) International Masonry Institute Johns—Manville Jute carpet Backing Council Lighting Protection Insti tute Inc. Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry Marble Institute of Material Handling Institute Metal Building Manufacturera Association Modern Floor Covering Magazine compiled by Herbert Ludwig Mo—Sai Institute N.C. Granite Corporation National Asphalt Pavement Association National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers National Association Of Garage Door Manufacturers (Mag. ) National Association of Plumbing — Heating — Cooling Contractors and American Society Of Plumbing Engineers National Building Granite Quarries Association National Concrete Masonry Association viii ****** Result for Image/Page 14 ****** NEI NKCA NMWIA NPCA NPA NRMCA NRCA NSWNA NSPI NTMA NAVFAC PDCA PPI PCI RCS & HSB RFCI SAMA SDI SWI SEL & PB rrcÄ TCC WIC WRI Elevator Industry, Inc. Kitchen Cabinet Association Mineral Wool Insulation Association Paint and Coatings Association particleboard Association Ready Mixed Concrete Association Roofing Contractors Association Soil Waste Management Association Swimming Pool Institute Terrazzo and Mosaic Association woodwork Manufacturers Association Naval Facilities Engineering command Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Perlite Institute, Inc. Plastic Pipe Institute Prestressed Concrete Institute Red Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau Resilient Floor Covering Institute Scientific Apparatus Makers Association Steel Door Institute Steel Window Insti tute Southeast Lathing & Plastering Bureau, Tile Council of America Thiolol Chemical Corporation Woodwork Institute of California wire Reinforcement Institute ix Inc. ****** Result for Image/Page 15 ****** A WORD ON THE LAW The performance and interpretation of construction contracts is, ultimately, only a matter of words. The difference between a clear, tightly drawn specifica— tion and one which is ambiguous and subject to a nurnber of meanings is only in the words used and their meaning. Many defective specification disputes revolve around the interpretation of a single word within the context of the contract as a whole. In a recent case before the Army corps of Engineers Board of Contract Appeals, the government and the contractor became errbroiled in a conflict worth over In Chat case, the con— $20, 000.00 concerning the definition of the word "rock" . tract specification defined "rock" as "conglomerate deposits so firmly cemented as to possess the characteristics of solid rock that cannot be removed without system- atic drilling and blasting". The Board allowed the contractor to recover based upon the scheduled unit price for rock, rather than the unclassified material unit price as urged by the government. In that case, the use of a definition within the specification was the key to resolving the dispute over the meaning of a single word. In a second case, the use of imprecise language cost the government additional funds on a construction contract. The contract in question contained a "clearing and grubbing" specification which required the contractor to remove from the con— struction site all interfering vegetation and debris A second specification in the The contract required the government to remove an existing building "to grade government had removed the existing building prior to the submission of bids, but had left the foundation, slab and steps. The contractor claimed entitlement to an equitable adjustment to cover the cost of removing the foundation slab and steps , asserting that it was the government's duty to remove the building down to ground level. The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ruled that the term n grade" meant "ground level" and, therefore, found the contractor's interpretation reason— able and the contractor entitled an equitable adjustment. In both of these cases, there were substantial financial consequences because Of the imprecise meaning of words contained in specifications. The specifier must at all times be aware of the potential for dispute over the definition of terms. Joseph H. Kasimer, Esquire, CSI Walstad Kasimer Tansey & Ittig 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. washington, D. C. 20009 #####