BASE MEN is a term used to describe a group of people who are responsible for the construction and maintenance of a building. CADS and CURS are two job titles within this group. CADS stands for Construction and Design Specialists, and they are responsible for designing and constructing the building. CURS stands for Construction and Repair Specialists, and they are responsible for maintaining and repairing the building. Together, these two job titles make up the BASE MEN group.