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  2. List of construction trades - Wikipedia

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    Roofer, a tradesperson who specializes in roof construction. Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings. Sheet metal worker, also known as a Mechanical Worker, A person who installs Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC), duct work, and exhaust systems for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, furnaces, etc. They ...

  3. Commissioning (construction) - Wikipedia

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    Building systems and equipment (HVAC, electrical, etc.) operate via the control systems (BAS, BMS, and similar) based on a designed sequence of operations (SOO) typically developed by the design engineer (specification) and modified during the submittal process by the trade contractors (and reviewed and approved by the design engineer).

  4. Submittals (construction) - Wikipedia

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    The product data submittal usually consists of the manufacturer's product information. The information included in this submittal are: Manufacturer, trade name, model or type number and quantities: This information is necessary to compare the submitted item with the specified products and acceptable products listed, in the specification and addenda.

  5. 50 Divisions - Wikipedia

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    50 Divisions refers to the 50 divisions of construction information, as defined by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)'s MasterFormat beginning in 2004 ...

  6. Shop drawing - Wikipedia

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    Shop drawings are produced by contractors and suppliers under their contract with the owner. The shop drawing is the manufacturer’s or the contractor’s drawn version of information shown in the construction documents. [1] The shop drawing normally shows more detail than the construction documents.

  7. Testing, adjusting, balancing - Wikipedia

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    In heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) are the three major steps used to achieve proper operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. TAB usually refers to commercial building construction and the specialized contractors who employ personnel that perform this service.

  8. Underfloor air distribution - Wikipedia

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    UFAD can bring several potential advantages over traditional overhead systems, including reduced life-cycle building costs; improved thermal comfort, occupant satisfaction, and productivity; improved ventilation efficiency, indoor air quality, and health; reduced energy use and static pressures; and reduced floor-to-floor height in new ...

  9. Uniform Mechanical Code - Wikipedia

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    The Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) is a model code developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials to govern the installation, inspection and maintenance of HVAC (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning) and refrigeration systems. It is designated as an American National Standard.