Building Terms
Building term definitions, organised by category:
Building Terms: Abbreviations
- BWIC
- Builder's work in connection. Work that needs to be done to order to allow for work to be done by other trades, e.g. making penetrations to allow for pipes etc. Builder's work in connection is usually done by the main contractor.
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- HSE
- The Health and Safety Executive.
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- PC
- Prime cost. An item in bills of quantities for which a price is already stated, usually for materials to be obtained from a nominated supplier for fix only. The contractor is reimbursed the amount to be paid, plus an allowance for profit, and keeps any 2.5% discount allowed for prompt settlement of accounts.
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