Prior to the 19th century, separate contracts were the norm…

Prior to the 19th century, separate contracts were the norm for large projects: an owner would make a contract with each tradesman and material supplier, and the building’s architect, or a superintending architect or construction superintendent, coordinated the tradesman and suppliers. A ‘city house’ might require ________________________________ different contracts.

True or False: The ‘Topping Out Ceremony’ is: Traced back a…

True or False: The ‘Topping Out Ceremony’ is: Traced back an ancient Scandinavian religious practice to appease the tree-dwelling spirits When the last superstructure element (most commonly a beam) is set on top of the superstructure Considered a major milestone on the job