DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS
BUILDING: A Building is a structure made for either commercial, industrial or residential purposes. It is a structure where people live in or work.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: This is the process of erecting a building through the use of different materials such as cement, wood, bricks, steel, etc.
WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
- Bungalow – A small, single-story house.
- Skyscraper – A very tall building, usually in a city.
- Storey – A level or floor in a building.
- Construction – The process of building something, especially structures.
- Granite – A hard, durable natural stone used in building.
- Elevator – A machine used to carry people or goods between floors.
- Partitioning – Dividing a space into separate sections or rooms.
- Roof – The top covering of a building that protects it from weather.
- Decking – A flat surface, often made of wood, used for floors or outdoor platforms.
- Aluminum – A lightweight metal used in construction and manufacturing.
- Steel – A strong metal made from iron, commonly used in building.
- Concrete – A hard building material made from cement, sand, and gravel.
- Nail – A small metal spike used to fasten materials together.
- Ceiling – The upper interior surface of a room.
- Conduit – A tube or pipe used to protect electrical wires.
- Foundation – The base or lowest part of a building that supports it.
- Bricklayer – A worker who builds with bricks.
- Contractor – A person or company hired to do construction work.
- Foreman – A person in charge of workers on a construction site.
- Site – The location where construction work is done.
- Labourer – A worker who does physical tasks, especially in construction.
- Paint – A colored substance applied to surfaces for protection or decoration.
- Plumber – A person who installs and repairs pipes and water systems.
- Casting – Pouring liquid material (like concrete) into a mold to shape it.
- Window – An opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air.
- Slab – A large, flat piece of concrete used for floors or ceilings.
- Scaffolding – A temporary structure used by workers to reach high areas during construction.
SEE ALSO:
- Words associated with home and family life
- Words associated with Agriculture
- Words associated with fishing
- Words associated with Traditional religion
- Words associated with Christian religion
- Words associated with Islamic religion
- Words associated with HIV/AIDS
- Words associated with Advertising
- Words associated with Animal Husbandry
- Words associated with Human internal body system
- Words associated with Health and Health care
- Words associated with Stock Exchange
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