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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). By using the right words, we can minimize misunderstandings and keep errors at bay. This, however, doesn’t hinder the innovative spirit of US construction professionals.

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The Definitive Guide To General Contractor Licensing In Every State

Contractors Liability Blog

To make sure you have everything to comply with your States General Contracting licensing requirements we have prepared this handy guide. If there is a contract with a properly licensed contractor, then that is a subcontractor. No trade exam is required for the C-61 Limited Specialty license. The application can be found HERE.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Do not use defective ladders. This function should be performed once a month, during the time of year that the fireplace is in use.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group (Division 00): Introductory Information: Indexing and general information documents. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.