Yard Lumber

Lumber intended for general building purposes, typically sold in standard sizes and available from lumber yards. Yard lumber includes common dimensional lumber used in framing, sheathing, and other construction applications. Get real time pricing for labor and...

Yardage

Refers to the volume of material or amount of work measured in cubic yards. Yardage is often used in earthmoving operations to quantify the amount of soil to be excavated or filled. Accurate calculation of yardage is essential for cost estimation and project...

Zero Energy Building

A Zero Energy Building is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes over a year through energy-efficient systems and on-site renewable energy generation. Zero energy buildings focus on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. A Zero Energy building...

Zoning

Local government regulations dictating land use and building requirements within specific areas to control development.  

Zoning Permit

An official document issued by a local government authority granting permission to develop or use property in accordance with zoning regulations. Obtaining a zoning permit is a critical step in the pre-construction process to ensure legal compliance.