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Plain work

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004348

Masonry construction consisting of regular, unadorned surfaces without decorative elements like moldings, carvings, or intricate patterns. This work focuses on structural integrity and functionality, using standard bonding patterns and finishes for walls, foundations, and other basic building components. In cost estimation, plain work is the baseline against which the additional labor and material costs of more complex, ornamental masonry are measured.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004348
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: Glattquaderwerk; Spanish: sillería lisa; French: maçonnerie lisse
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004348",
  "term": "Plain work",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Masonry construction consisting of regular, unadorned surfaces without decorative elements like moldings, carvings, or intricate patterns. This work focuses on structural integrity and functionality, using standard bonding patterns and finishes for walls, foundations, and other basic building components. In cost estimation, plain work is the baseline against which the additional labor and material costs of more complex, ornamental masonry are measured.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Glattquaderwerk",
    "es": "sillería lisa",
    "fr": "maçonnerie lisse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/plain-work/"
}

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