Construction terms

CONSTRUCTION TERMS

The construction sector is complicated, with architects, engineers, machine operators, project managers, and laborers all bringing their own skill sets, understandings, and interrelated languages.

Construction has its own set of “terms,” which many professions and individuals use to describe their duties, activities, and tasks.

Like all languages, construction words change throughout time. The hard construction phrases and vocabulary surrounding technical parts of construction remain basically the same, while the popular construction terminology that pervades sites all over the world is constantly evolving.

Working in the construction sector requires knowledge of construction terminology. Even if you’re nodding your head in agreement, it’s weird when your boss or coworker mentions a construction word you’ve never heard of or understood. 

Knowing your construction terms will greatly benefit your interactions, communications, and profession. 

And, like with any different sector or subject, the best way to learn construction terminology is to study it, grasp what it means, and start using it in your own interactions.

Structural member
STRUCTURAL MEMBER
non-bearing wall
NON STRUCTURAL MEMBER
loadings
LOADINGS
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURES
MANPOWER AND PROFESSIONALS
MANPOWER AND PROFESSIONALS
PLANS,DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PLANS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Construction equipment terminology is among the most important to understand since it is frequently referred to directly: 

  • Could you please get the ‘X’ for me? 
  • Move out of the way of the ‘X’.

If you don’t know your construction equipment terminology properly, you may find yourself in some awkward circumstances.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Construction materials are used to construct buildings, houses, and other structures. This comprises both conventional building materials like wood and newer construction materials that are intended to fulfill a variety of modern construction requirements.

CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES

Construction methodology, also known as project execution methodology, refers to the planned technique of construction that takes into consideration all legal and contractual requirements, construction restrictions, risks, and opportunities.

Earth works
EARTHWORKS
Concrete works
CONCRETE WORKS
Masonry brick
MASONRY WORKS
Construction Methodologies: Steel works
STEEL WORKS
PAINT WORKS
PAINT WORKS
ceiling works
CEILING WORKS
Construction methodologies: Plumbing works
PLUMBING WORKS