Scaffold

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  The detailed written description of exactly what the contractor will and will not do on the project. The single most important document f…

• Rough-In

  The stage where plumbing, electrical, and HVAC lines are run inside open walls and floors before insulation and drywall. Rough-in must pa…

• Sealant

  A material applied to a surface or joint to block the passage of water, air, or stains. Stone counters, grout, and exterior penetrations…

• Rough Opening

  The framed gap left in a wall to receive a window, door, or unit, sized slightly larger than the product to allow shimming and squaring d…

• Section (Drawing)

  A drawing showing the structure as if sliced vertically, revealing how floors, walls, and roof assemble and stack — used to communicate c…

• RFI (Request for Information)

  A formal written question from the builder to the designer or owner to clarify drawings or specs before proceeding. RFIs create a paper t…

• Self-Performed Work

  Work a general contractor does with its own crew rather than through a subcontractor — on a kitchen or bath, typically demolition, framin…

• Retainage

  A percentage of each payment (often 5–10%) the owner withholds until the project is satisfactorily completed, providing leverage to ensur…