Construction
Building Construction
The process of creating buildings, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use structures.
What is Building Construction?
Building construction is the largest segment of the construction industry, covering the design and assembly of buildings.
Phases
- **Pre-construction** — design, permits, bidding
- **Site work** — excavation, foundations
- **Superstructure** — framing, walls, roof
- **MEP rough-in** — mechanical, electrical, plumbing
- **Enclosure** — windows, doors, weather barrier
- **Finishes** — drywall, flooring, paint
- **Commissioning** — system startup, testing
- **Handover** — owner walkthrough, training
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