Basic Construction Terms
Balloon Framed Wall – Framed walls (generally over 10′ tall) that run the entire vertical length from the floor sill plate to the roof. This is done to eliminate the need for a gable end truss. Baluster – Vertical member...
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Commercial Construction Cost Trends 3rd quarter 2008
The data is provided by MSB. Key Cost Trends in Canada The average wage rate increased by 0.9% for the quarter and 3.6% for the year. The average material cost increased by 0.3% for the quarter and decreased 1.3% for...