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.
Recoupment and Setoff: Two Defensive Weapons When a Sub Goes Bankrupt. Bankruptcies of suppliers and subcontractors happen all the time in the construction industry, often in the middle of projects. What happens when the non-bankrupt party ( the general) is holding money due to the bankrupt subcontractor or supplier (the sub)?