Construction

The process of building, repairing, or maintaining physical infrastructure including buildings, roads, bridges, and utilities.

What is Construction?

Construction is the process of creating or assembling physical infrastructure. It covers residential, commercial, industrial, civil, and infrastructure projects and includes the planning, design, financing, and execution phases.

Major Sectors

**Building construction** — residential, commercial, mixed-use
**Heavy civil construction** — roads, bridges, utilities
**Industrial construction** — factories, plants, refineries
**Modular / prefab** — factory-built components

Key Activities

Project planning and scheduling
Procurement
Site preparation
Foundation, framing, and shell
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP)
Finishes
Commissioning and handover

Related Terms

Building Construction
The process of creating buildings, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use structures.
Civil Construction
Construction of public infrastructure including roads, bridges, water systems, sewers, and utilities.
Construction Management
The planning, coordination, and control of a construction project from inception to completion.

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