Vocab 5

Question 1

one of the 17 standard divisions of construction work in the
Masterformat. Divisionsinspecificationsaredividedintononstandard
sections of work by the specification writer, according to the nature and
extent of the work,to facilitate the production ofspecificationsandbidding.
The17standard divisions are:
Division 0 - Contract
Division l - General Requirements
Division 2 - Sitework
Division 3 - Concrete
Division 4 - Masonry
Division 5 - Metals
Division 6 - Wood and Plastics
Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture
Division 8 - Openings (Windows & Doors)
Division 9 - Finishes
Division l0 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12- Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Systems
Division 15 - Mechanical
Division 16 - Electrical

Answer 1

Division of Work

Question 2

The title in North America of a published system of identification,
specifications, data filing, and cost accounting based on 17 standard divisions
made up of non-standard section of construction work.

Answer 2

Masterformat

Question 3

The substance of a construction contract; consisting of
labor, material, equipment and all other services and things required of a
contractor by a construction contract for which the owner pays.

Answer 3

Construction Work

Question 4

One of the bidding documents that provides bidders with
instructions on how and where to make an acceptable bid; one that should not
contain anything that would make it necessary to become subsequently part of
the contract documents.

Answer 4

Instruction to Bidders

Question 5

The written agreement executed between an owner, a department or
agency and the successful bidder, covering the performance of the work and
furnishing of labor and materials by which the contractor is bound to perform
the work and furnish the labor and materials, and by which the
owner/department/agency is obligated to compensate him therefore at the
mutually established and accepted rate or price.

Answer 5

Contract

Question 6

An offer to do construction work for payment. Also known as a proposal in the
U.S. and in Canada known as a tender.

Answer 6

Bid

Question 7

One who make a bid

Answer 7

Bidder

Question 8

An offer to a contractor to do trade work.

Answer 8

Sub-Bid

Question 9

One who submits a sub-bid.

Answer 9

Sub-Bidder

Question 10

An offer to a subcontractor to do trade work.

Answer 10

Sub-Sub-bid

Question 11

One who does trade work in a contract subsidiary to a primary
contract.

Answer 11

Subcontractor

Question 12

ne who does trade work in a contract subsidiary to a
subcontractor.

Answer 12

Sub-Subcontractor

Question 13

Work done by one trade according to local custom, trade union
agreement or both; the work of a trade contractor.

Answer 13

Trade Work

Question 14

Occurs when one person signifies to another a willingness to enter into a
binding contract or certain specified terms.

Answer 14

Offer