General & Foundational

Building Permit

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An official approval issued by the local government agency that allows you or your contractor to proceed with a construction or remodeling project.

Other Terms

Conduit

A tube or trough for protecting electric wiring.

Payment Bond

A surety bond posted by a contractor to guarantee that its subcontractors and...

Cost Code

A system of numbers or letters used to categorize and track different types of...