construction
1Construction — Con*struc tion, n. [L. constructio: cf. F. construction.] 1. The process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition. [1913 Webster] 2. The form or manner of building or putting …
2Construction — For other uses, see Construction (disambiguation). In large construction projects, such as this skyscraper in Melbourne, cranes are essential. In the fields of architecture and civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the… …
3CONSTRUCTION — s. f. Action de construire. On a interrompu la construction de cet édifice, de ce vaisseau. Navire en construction. Navire de construction anglaise. Chantier de construction ou de marine. La construction d une machine. La construction d un… …
4CONSTRUCTION — n. f. Action ou art de construire. On a interrompu la construction de cet édifice. Navire en construction. Navire de construction récente. La construction d’une machine. Il se dit aussi des édifices mêmes que l’on construit. De vastes… …
5construction — noun Date: 14th century 1. the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining 2. a. the process, art, or manner of constructing something; also a thing constructed b. the construction industry < working in construction > 3. the …
6Construction bidding — is the process of submitting a proposal (tender) to undertake, or manage the undertaking of a construction project. The process starts with a construction estimate from blueprints and take offs. The tender is treated as an offer to do the work… …
7Construction worker — Carpenter at work in Tennessee, June 1942 Occupation Activity sectors Construction Description Competencies Manual dex …
8Construction Field Computing — is the use of handheld devices that augment the construction superintendent s ability to manage the operations on a construction site. These information appliances (IA) must be portable devices which can be carried or worn by the user, and have… …
9Construction law — is a body of law that deals with matters relating to building construction and related fields. It covers a wide range of legal issues including contract law, bonds and bonding, guarantees and sureties, liens and other security interests,… …
10Construction (Cage) — Construction is the title of several pieces by American composer John Cage, all scored for unorthodox percussion instruments. The pieces were composed in 1939–42 while Cage was working at the Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle, Washington and… …
