Walkthrough Inspection
A final review of a construction project to identify any outstanding work, defects, or areas needing correction before handover.
Warranty Management
The process of tracking post-construction warranties.
Water-Cement Ratio
The ratio of water to cement in a concrete mix, affecting strength, durability, and workability.
Wayfinding
The process of orienting oneself and navigating from place to place within a built environment.
Weather-Resistant Barrier (WRB)
A protective layer, such as house wrap or sheathing, that prevents water infiltration while allowing moisture vapor to escape from a building.
Welded Wire Fabric (WWF)
A prefabricated grid of steel wires used to reinforce concrete slabs, walls, and pavement.
Wetlands Mitigation
A process required in some construction projects where developers restore or create wetlands to offset environmental impacts caused by land development.
White Noise
A type of noise that is produced by combining sounds of all different frequencies together.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
A hierarchical project management tool that breaks down construction tasks into smaller, manageable components.
Working Drawings
Detailed technical drawings used by contractors and tradespeople to guide construction, including dimensions, materials, and specifications.