builders tape
A tape measure; in the US, usually 50 ft or 100 ft long, contained in a circular case.
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builders staging
A heavy scaffold which is constructed of square timbers, braced together; usually used for the handling of heavy materials.
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builders risk insurance
A specialized form of property insurance to cover work, 1 in the course of construction. Also see property insurance.
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builders lift
A hoist, 1 used to lift workers and materials to upper stories of a structure during its construction.
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builders level
1.A level, 1 which is set in a long wood or alloy frame. 2. A simple type of tilting level
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builders jack
A bracket attached to a windowsill, which projects outside the window; used to support a scaffold.