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Construction

The art, trade, or work of building.

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surveying

Construction; Surveying

A blend of several disciplines, from mathematician and law scholar, to expert measurer and translator. By interpreting the legal description and applying the science of ...

surface runoff

Construction; Surveying

Precipitation that flows onto the surfaces of roofs, streets, the ground, etc., and is not absorbed or retained by that surface but collects and runs off.

subsurface drain (SSD)

Construction; Surveying

A pervious backfield trench, usually containing stone and perforated pipe, for intercepting groundwater or seepage.

subdivision plat

Construction; Surveying

A legal instrument intended to take a large parcel of land and divide it into smaller parcels of land. A subdivision plat may also create public rights-of-way or easements, and is ...

stormwater runoff

Construction; Surveying

The water derived from rains falling within a tributary basin, flowing over the surface of the ground or collected in channels or conduits.

storm sewer

Construction; Surveying

A sewer that carries stormwater, surface drainage, street wash, and other wash waters but excludes sewage and industrial wastes. Also called storm drain.

silt fence

Construction; Surveying

A fence constructed of wood or steel supports and either natural (e.g. burlap) or synthetic fabric stretched across area of non-concentrated flow during site development to trap ...