Bond

A bricklaying term relating to a mixture of sand:cement:water mix for bonding bricks.


Box guttering

Guttering made out of pressed steel or wood and lined with zinc sheeting, bitumen.


Breeze Block/ Concrete Clinker

Used for internal walls made from a mix of cement and coal ash.


Building Inspector

Employed by the local authority to ensure and report back  whether or not the building works conform to the required regulations.


Building Regulations

Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building.
The Building Regulations 2010 cover the construction and extension of buildings.


Building Research Establishment

A government sponsored department responsible for the testing and approval of all building design and construction principals.

https://www.bregroup.com/


Building Surveyor

A qualified person covering the principles of building construction, new and refurbishment work, costings and law.


Bulk Head

A box shape above a stairwell covering the joist construction.


Butt Hinge

A standard hinge for doors which fold together when the door is closed.