We normally find its hard to communicate with our carpenter and foreman or even the laborer especially when their roots is from the provinces and when their experiences in construction is a decade gap from us. I listed here some common construction terms in Filipino ( and Spanish) that I usually heard from them. Feel free to comment if you have something in mind, I will add it on the list.
- Abang – Dowel
- Akip (Silipan) – Riser
- Alahado – Flush
- Alulod - Gutter
- Alulod – Conductor
- Ampao – Honeycomb Air Pockets
- Ampao / Ampaw – Honeycomb Air Pockets In Concrete
- Anilyo – Rebar Ties
- Arkitekto – Architect
- Asintada - Alignment Of The Wall.
- Aytang - Tread
- Azotea – Open Terrace
- Bagad – Wall Post
- Baitang – Tread
- Bakal De Kadena – Chain Bolt
- Balangkas – Framework
- Baldosa – Cement Tiles
- Balisbisan - dirty kitchen
- Banera – Bath Tub
- Bangguera Or Bangguerahan – Dish Rack
- Banyo – Bathroom
- Barakilan Or Tirante – Bottom Chord
- Barandillas Or Verandillas – Balusters
- Barandilya Or Panrehasiya Or Gabay – Railings
- Batidora – Door Fillet
- Batioura – Astragal
- Baytang - Tread
- Biento – Spacing Of Gap
- Biga - Beam
- Bisagra - Hinge
- Bodega – Stockroom
- Bolada – Overhung Or Projection
- Bubong – Roof
- Buhangin – Sand
