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JJ: Yes. I'd also like some plywood, item numbers A: What's the difference?
HB392, four pieces, and HB396, nine pieces. B: Let me explain. Sometimes walls are solid, so the
ES: HB392, four pieces, and HB396, nine pieces. insulation is on the outside of the wall. This is solid
JJ: Yes, that's right. wall insulation.
ES: Anything else?
JJ: Yes, one more thing. I'd like some timber, please. §126
Item number XP6754. Is it in stock? A: And cavity wall insulation?
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ES: Just one moment. I'll check. B: Sometimes walls have w o parts: an inner wall and
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JJ: Thank you. an outer wall. Cavity wall nsulation means that the
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ES: No, I'm sorry. We're out of stock. We expect some insulation material is inside he wall.
next week. A: Ah, OK. So solid wall is outside and cavity wall is
JJ: No problem. inside?
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ES: OK, hank ou. Is that for delivery or pick-up? B: Yes, exactly.
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JJ: Pick-up, please. Is o m o r r o w m o r n i n g OK? A: OK, I understand. And what types of nsulation do
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ES: Yes, that's fine. So that's for pick-up on he 8th of you use for cavity wall insulation?
July. Thank you very much. B: Our company uses three types of cavity wall
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JJ: Thank you. insulation o fill he gap: foam, mineral wool, or
ES: Just one more thing. Your order number is polystyrene beads.
GGC33471. I'll send you an email to confirm. A: What about pipes?
JJ: That's great. Thank you. Goodbye. B: For pipes, we normally use felt tape or foam tubing.
ES: Thank you. Bye. A: I see. Thank you.
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[ES = Ernest Smith; JJ = Jenny Jones] A: Let's check the list.
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ES: Smith and Sons Construction Supplies. Customer B: OK. First question. How's he concrete?
services, Ernest Smith speaking. A: The concrete on the second floor is still liquid.
JJ: Hello, this is Jenny Jones from Apex Building. I'd B: What about the first floor?
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like to change an order, please. A: The concrete on he first floor is solid.
ES: Certainly. Just a moment, please. OK, go ahead. B: That's good. What about the paint?
JJ: My customer number is 25673929. The order A: The paint is OK. It's all dry.
number is GGC33471. B: Yes, today was nice and hot. Perfect for paint.
ES: OK. What's the change? A: Is the concrete aggregate all right?
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JJ: The item number is HB392, that's plywood. I B: No, it's oo coarse.
ordered four pieces but we now need eight pieces. A: I'll speak to the supplier.
ES: OK, so change the order to eight pieces? B: Thanks.
JJ: Yes, that's right. A: And the scaffolding. Is it up?
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ES: Anything else? B: No, the scaffolding is heavy and he ground is too
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JJ: No, that's all. hank you. soft. We need timber o make mudsills.
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ES: OK, thank ou. Goodbye. A: OK.
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JJ: Goodbye. B: Oh, and one last hing. You know the new
toolboxes?
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A: Yes.
[I = Isaac; A = Alex] B: They're too small.
I: Hi, Alex. How's it going? A: No way!
A: Hi, Isaac. Good, thanks. And you?
I: Yes, all good. Alex, I need some electrical supplies. Unit 5 On site
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Do you have a spare roll of insulating tape n your
toolbox? §128
A: Let's see. Yes, I do. Here y o u are.
I: Thank you very m u c h . That's great. 1 I examine plans and check buildings. I test electrical
A: You're welcome. and plumbing systems, and make sure that
I: Do you have an extension cable? buildings are safe. I'm a building inspector.
A: Yes, I hink I do. 2 I w o r k on building sites. I install or replace roofing
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I: I need fifteen metres. systems. Sometimes I erect scaffolding. I'm a roofer.
A: Fifteen metres? I nly have five metres. 3 I design buildings. I w o r k n an office. I co-ordinate
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I: Oh, that's fine for now, thanks. One last hing. Can I construction drawings and specifications from
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borrow your drill? different subcontractors. I'm an architect.
A: No, I'm sorry. It's broken. 4 I w o r k on building sites. I lift equipment and
I: OK, I'll ask Tom. Thanks, anyway. materials. I also maintain m y crane. 'm a crane
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A: No problem. operator.
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A: Can you tell me about wall insulation? drainage systems. I'm a plumber.
B: Sure. There are two types of wall nsulation: cavity
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and solid. Both types provide thermal and acoustic
insulation.
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