Batch
Finishing materials made at the same time to ensure consistency in quality.
Also includes batch to batch paints and wallpaper.
Batch Sampling and Numbers
Retained samples of products made, are kept for quality control purposes and identify the actual material and date of manufacture.
This can then be used as a batch to batch comparison
Bill of Quantities
A bill of quantities is a document used within the construction/ building industry for tendering purposes listing material, parts, labour and their costs.
Itemising all the works enables a contractor to price the work to be carried out. The quantities may be measured in number, area, volume, weight or time.
Preparing a bill of quantities is generally carried out by a qualified Quantity Surveyor.
Blockwork
Blocks made from dense concrete to lightweight composition being used for ground work footings for internal or external walls to be rendered, plastered or painted.