byssinosis in Medicine. byssinosis bysÂ·siÂ·noÂ·sis (bÄ­s'Ä­-nÅ'sÄ­s) n. A form of pneumoconiosis that affects cotton, flax, and hemp workers and is characterized by symptoms, such as wheezing, that are most severe at the beginning of each work week. Also called brown lung disease.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Material take off (MTO) is a term used in engineering and construction, and refers to a list of materials with quantities and types (such as specific grades of steel) that are required to build a designed structure or item.
By the end of this class you should: 1  Understand the estimating and quantity take-off process and how they are associated with construction cost control. 2  Be familiar with the content of a typical construction estimate. 3  Be able to evaluate subcontractors and participate in the subcontractor selection process.