Definition

1. Noun:
   • The business sector involved in building structures: The "construction industry" refers to the economic sector primarily engaged in the building of residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as infrastructure like roads and bridges. It encompasses all companies and activities related to building and assembling physical structures.

Usage

• The term "construction industry" is used as a singular noun to refer to the collective business of building. It is often discussed in economic, business, and policy contexts.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • The construction industry employs millions of workers, including carpenters, electricians, and engineers.
  • Investments in the construction industry often lead to the development of new neighborhoods and commercial centers.
  • During the economic downturn, the construction industry was hit particularly hard.

Advanced Usage

• "The construction industry sector": A more formal or redundant phrasing sometimes used in detailed economic reports to specify this segment of the economy.
  • The report analyzes trends within the construction industry sector.

Variants and Related Words

• Construction (n): The general process or business of building. While "construction" is the core activity, "construction industry" specifies it as an economic sector.
  • He works in construction. (This could mean he works for a construction company or on a construction site.)
• Building industry (n): A near-synonym for "construction industry," though it may sometimes be perceived as having a slightly narrower focus on buildings rather than all types of construction.
  • The building industry is adopting more sustainable practices.

Synonyms

• Building sector: A synonym emphasizing the business aspect.
• Construction sector: A direct synonym often used interchangeably in economic contexts.

Related Phrases

• "To work in the construction industry": A common phrase describing one's employment.
  • My father has worked in the construction industry for thirty years.
• "Construction industry standards": Refers to the regulations, codes, and best practices governing building work.
  • All materials must meet construction industry standards.

Noun

1. an industry that builds housing