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Deposition

Deposition is the process by which soil, sediment, sand, or other materials carried by water, wind, or gravity settle and accumulate in a new location.

Trench

A trench is a narrow excavation made in the ground for construction work. It is commonly used when installing utilities, and underground infrastructure.

Weathering

Weathering is something builders and property owners deal with over the life of a structure. It refers to the gradual wear and breakdown of building materials.

RFP - Request for Proposal

An RFP gives bidders the information they need to understand the project and submit a detailed response.

Remediation

Remediation usually happens when a problem needs more than a basic repair and requires cleanup, removal, or restoration work.

MTO (Material Takeoff)

MTO, or Material Takeoff, is a detailed list of all the materials needed to complete a construction project.

DD (Design Development)

DD is the phase where a project goes from “Here’s the vision” to “Here’s how we’re actually going to build it.”

FAST (Function Analysis System Technique)

FAST is a structured way to break down what something is supposed to do and explore better, more efficient ways to get it done.

WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a way to break a project down into smaller and more manageable pieces. Instead of looking at a project as one big task, a WBS organizes it into sections.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance (QA) is all about making sure a project is done right from the start by following the right processes, standards, and checks to avoid mistakes later.

L Cut

L Cut is an L-shaped cut made in materials, typically used to fit components around corners or edges.

Metal Fabrication

Metal Fabrication is the process of cutting, bending, and assembling metal to create structures or components.

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