Foreman

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• Footing

  The widened concrete base below a foundation wall or post that spreads the structure's load over enough soil to prevent settling. New str…

• Framing

  The skeleton of wood or steel members — studs, joists, rafters, beams — that gives a structure its shape and carries its loads before fin…

• Floor Plan

  A scaled overhead view of a level showing walls, rooms, openings, and fixture locations. The primary drawing for understanding layout and…

• Furring

  Thin strips fastened to a wall or ceiling to create a level, plumb nailing surface or an air gap before finish material is applied — comm…

• Flashing

  Thin water-resistant material installed at joints and transitions (roof-to-wall, around windows and penetrations) to direct water away an…

• General Contractor (GC)

  The party responsible for the overall project — scheduling, hiring and managing subcontractors, pulling permits, and delivering the finis…

• Finish Schedule

  A table in the drawings specifying the exact finish for every surface in every room — flooring, wall, ceiling, trim — so selections are d…