Division of Work.

Work to be Done.

Quality.

Materials and Labor.

Delivery of Materials.

The Contractor.

Laying Out the Work.

Engineer.

Permits.

Building Laws.

Fences.

Office.

Vouchers.

Inspection.

Protect Work.

Rubbish.

Scaffolding.

Defects.

Assist Other Contractors.

Cutting.

The Architect.

Drawings and Specification.

Detail Drawings.

Charges.

Bond.

Insurance.

Ownership of Old Material.

Water Supply.

Temporary Water-Closet.

Contingent Work.

Award.

Terms of Payment.

Changes.

Time for Completion.

Masonry

Alterations and Shoring-

Shoring. Raising. New Openings.

Piers.

New Underpinning.

Demolition and Removal -

Old Building. Tearing Down. Removing Walls. Brick.

Old Vaults and Cisterns. House Mover.

Ownership of Old Material. Removal of Old Material.

Excavation and Grading -

Location.

(If there is much change of level it is advisable to have a surveyor lay out the finished grades.)

Clearing the Site. Excavate for Cellar. Excavate for Areas. Excavate for Drains. Excavate for Water. Excavate for Cesspools. Blasting. Grading.

Footings below Frost.

Shoring.

Bracing.

Temporary Piling.

Surplus Earth.

Save Loam.

Trees.

Shrubs.

(If possible, have the scheme of grading laid out before beginning to build, in order that the earth excavated from the cellar may, with one handling, be carried to the proper location to carry out the scheme.)

Stone Masonry -

Lime - Cement - Sand. Non-staining Cement. Mortar - Ties. Facing Walls. Bed of Stone. Bond of Stone.

Damp-Proofing.

Coping.

Curbing.

Concrete Floors.

Steps.

Walks.

Cut Stone -

Stock - Limestone - Sandstone

-Granite. Finish.

Carving. Cleaning.

Concrete Construction -

Cement - Sand - Aggregate. Mixing.

Reinforcing Materials.. Blocks - Beams - Forms.

Brick Laying -

Common Brick - Sand Mould-Pressed - Enameled. Lime - Cement - Sand. Bond; Common, English, Flemish. Cutting. Wetting Brick. Freezing Weather. Bedding Window-frames. Chimneys, Flue-linings.

Chimney Caps.

Chimney Bars.

Chases.

Hollow Walls.

Boiler Setting.

Register Openings

Rough Fireplace Openings.

Iron Doors.

Terra Cotta -

Partitions,

Floors.

Furring.

Fireproofing. Ornamental Terra-Cotta.

Plastering -

Grounds. Wood Lath. Metal Lath. Back Plaster. Two-coat Work. Three-coat Work. Exterior Plaster.

Pebble dash.

Lime and Sand Mortar.

Hair.

Patent Plaster.

Corner Beads.

Cornices.

Relief Work.

Tile Work - Marble and Slate -

Fireplaces.

Interior Marble Work.

Mosaic.

Terrazzo.

Bathroom. Walls - Floors. Plumbing Marble.

Structural Steel And Iron

Quality

Cast.

Wrought.

Bolts. Rivets.

Tests.

Ornamental Iron And Bronze

Cast.

Forged

Grilles

Elevator Enclosures.

Steps.

Coal-Hole Cover. Stable Fittings.

Miscellaneous Iron

Fire-Escape. Balconies. Wire Guards.

Tree Guards. Wheel Guards.

Sheet-Metal Work

Copper.

Lead.

Zinc.

Gutters.

Ventilators.

Flashings.

Skylights. Cornice Work. Eave Troughs. Speaking Tubes. Ventilation Flues. Heat Ducts.

Roof

Tar and Gravel

Copper.

Canvas.

Tin.

Shingles.

Slate. Valley. Flashings. Snow Guards.

Carpenter Work

Framing.

Sheathing.

Lining.

Flooring.

Finish Lumber.

Paper.

Doors.

Sash.

Blinds.

Glass.

Window Weights and Cord.

Exterior Finish.

Cornice.

Interior Finish Pine.

" Hardwood.

" Natural. " " for Paint.

Closets. Refrigerators. Mantels. Stairs.

Hardware

Locks.

Knobs.

Escutcheons.

Sash Locks.

Sash Lifts.

Springs.

Hooks.

Knocker.

Hinges.

Special Hardware for Casement

Windows. House Number. Blind Fixtures. Screen.

Painting

Quality of Lead.

" Oil.

" Shellac.

" Varnish. Colors. Putty. Whitewash.

Number of Coats for Each Material. Finish.

Exterior Stains. Metal Work. Roof.

Interior Walls. Plumbing Pipes.

Glass

Plate - Double-Thick; Single-Thick.

Stained - Ribbed; Wire Glazing; Cleaning.

Heating

Laying out Work.

Cutting, etc.

Foundation.

Flue.

Furnace.

Cold- and Hot-Air Ducts.

Registers.

Boiler.

Piping and Hangers.

Valves.

Heat Regulator.

Radiators.

Tank.

Boiler and Pipe Covering.

Plumbing

Fixtures.

Bowls.

Closets.

Bathtubs.

Wash-Trays.

Sinks.

Urinals.

Connection with Waste Pipes.

Laundry Stove.

Hot-Water Boiler.

Water Front. Water Piping. Shut-off Cocks. Soil Piping. Branches. Traps.

Refrigerator Waste. Back-Air Pipes. Fresh-Air Inlet.

Gas

Pipes. Tests. Outlets.

Stove Connection. Gas Machine. Gas Logs.

Electric Work

General Description of Scheme.

Wire.

Conduits.

Outlets.

Fixtures.

Switchboard.

Switches.

Meter Connections.

The above lists as given are not intended to be in any sense so complete as to be a sufficient guide to work in all buildings. They are inserted to illustrate the scheme often used in offices where the specification writer is somewhat unfamiliar with the work already laid out on the drawings. Practice differs so radically, and the range of building is so wide, that a comprehensive list covering all the multiplicity of questions that arise in connection with buildings, would be cumbersome. But, following the lines above laid out, each specification writer can rapidly accumulate what he needs in his particular line; and the operation of seeking for new items of importance in practice will be a source from which much valuable information and experience will be obtained.

Before proceeding further, the reader should prepare a schedule following the above lines, but should specify under each heading at least double the number of sub-items mentioned.

He should also write a description of the character of work referred to by each heading, these descriptions each to contain approximately one hundred words. For instance, under the head of "Heat-ing," a statement along lines similar to those given below would 'J the requirements.