| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ADA | accessibility standards requirement |
| 2. | allowance | budgeted amount for selection |
| 3. | anchor | device securing into masonry |
| 4. | backfill | soil replaced around structures |
| 5. | backhoe | excavating machine with rear arm |
| 6. | beam | main load-bearing support |
| 7. | bid | price offered for the work |
| 8. | blueprint | technical drawing of a project |
| 9. | bond | financial guarantee of performance |
| 10. | bracket | supporting metal connector |
| 11. | breaker | electrical overload safety switch |
| 12. | caulk | sealant for gaps and joints |
| 13. | change order | approved contract modification |
| 14. | client | person paying for the project |
| 15. | code | building rules and standards |
| 16. | compaction | densifying soil or fill |
| 17. | compliance | meeting required rules |
| 18. | concrete | cement-based building material |
| 19. | contract | binding agreement for work |
| 20. | deadline | latest completion date |
| 21. | demolition | tearing down existing work |
| 22. | deposit | upfront payment before work |
| 23. | downspout | pipe carrying roof water |
| 24. | drainage | movement of excess water away |
| 25. | draw schedule | planned payment timing |
| 26. | drywall | interior wallboard panels |
| 27. | duct | air passage for HVAC |
| 28. | easement | legal right to use land |
| 29. | egress | safe exit from a building |
| 30. | elevation | scaled exterior building view |
| 31. | estimate | projected cost for a job |
| 32. | excavation | digging earth for construction |
| 33. | fascia | board along roof edge |
| 34. | fastener | item used to join parts |
| 35. | finish work | final visible construction details |
| 36. | fixture | installed functional item |
| 37. | flashing | waterproof metal joint covering |
| 38. | footing | widened base under foundation |
| 39. | foreman | crew supervisor on site |
| 40. | foundation | base supporting a structure |
| 41. | framing | building the structural skeleton |
| 42. | generator | machine producing temporary power |
| 43. | glazing | glass installation or glass surface |
| 44. | grading | shaping ground levels |
| 45. | grout | filler for tile joints |
| 46. | gutter | roof runoff channel |
| 47. | header | support above opening |
| 48. | hinge | joint allowing a door swing |
| 49. | HVAC | heating, cooling, and ventilation |
| 50. | inspection | official check for compliance |
| 51. | insulation | material reducing heat transfer |
| 52. | insurance | coverage against losses or claims |
| 53. | invoice | bill for completed work |
| 54. | joist | horizontal structural support member |
| 55. | labor | work performed by people |
| 56. | layout | marked placement of parts |
| 57. | lead time | time before delivery or start |
| 58. | level | perfectly horizontal position |
| 59. | liability | legal responsibility for damage |
| 60. | lien | legal claim for unpaid work |
| 61. | load-bearing | supporting structural weight |
| 62. | lumber | wood used for construction |
| 63. | markup | added amount above cost |
| 64. | masonry | brick or stone construction |
| 65. | materials | physical items used in work |
| 66. | meter | device measuring utility usage |
| 67. | milestone | major project progress point |
| 68. | mobilization | getting crews and equipment ready |
| 69. | occupancy | approval to use the building |
| 70. | outlet | receptacle for electrical plug |
| 71. | overhead | ongoing business operating costs |
| 72. | panel | main electrical distribution box |
| 73. | permit | official approval to proceed |
| 74. | plumb | perfectly vertical position |
| 75. | plumbing | system for water and waste |
| 76. | punch list | remaining small completion items |
| 77. | rafter | sloped roof framing member |
| 78. | rebar | steel reinforcement for concrete |
| 79. | roofing | materials and work for roofs |
| 80. | rough-in | initial hidden system installation |
| 81. | scope | defined extent of work |
| 82. | sheathing | covering attached to framing |
| 83. | shingle | individual roofing piece |
| 84. | siding | exterior wall covering |
| 85. | site plan | drawing of property layout |
| 86. | slab | flat concrete foundation surface |
| 87. | soffit | underside of roof overhang |
| 88. | specs | detailed project requirements |
| 89. | stud | vertical framing member |
| 90. | subfloor | layer beneath finish flooring |
| 91. | tolerance | allowed variation from exactness |
| 92. | truss | engineered triangular roof support |
| 93. | underlayment | layer beneath roofing or flooring |
| 94. | valve | device controlling fluid flow |
| 95. | vapor barrier | layer slowing moisture movement |
| 96. | vendor | company supplying goods |
| 97. | warranty | promise to repair defects |
| 98. | waterproofing | blocking water penetration |
| 99. | weatherproofing | protection against weather intrusion |
| 100. | zoning | rules for land use |