Construction is a general term meaning the art and science of forming objects, systems, or organizations. It comes from the Latin word constructio (from...
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Constructionism may refer to Constructionism (learning theory), an educational philosophy developed by Seymour Papert Social constructionism, a theory...
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phrasal verbs. Grammatical constructions form the primary unit of study in construction grammar theories. In construction grammar, cognitive grammar,...
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building construction method utilising modular bolt-together pre-cast concrete wall panels. Monocrete construction was widely used in the construction of government...
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A construction worker is a worker employed in the physical construction of the built environment and its infrastructure. By some definitions, construction...
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Construction Simulator 2015 (Bau-Simulator in the original German title) is a Windows game released in 2015 by German company Astragon, which specializes...
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theory of computation and automata theory, the powerset construction or subset construction is a standard method for converting a nondeterministic finite...
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A construction set is a standardized piece assortment allowing for the construction of various different models. Construction sets are most often marketed...
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In geometry, a Wythoff construction, named after mathematician Willem Abraham Wythoff, is a method for constructing a uniform polyhedron or plane tiling...
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Construction engineering, also known as construction operations, is a professional subdiscipline of civil engineering that deals with the designing, planning...
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Construction paper, also known as sugar paper, is coloured cardstock paper. The texture is slightly rough, and the surface is unfinished. Due to the source...
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Construction aggregate, or simply aggregate, is a broad category of coarse- to medium-grained particulate material used in construction, including sand...
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List of building materials (redirect from Construction materials)
the construction industry to create buildings and structures. These categories of materials and products are used by architects and construction project...
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PCL family of companies is a group of independent general contracting construction companies in Canada, the United States, Australia and the Caribbean....
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Construction grammar (often abbreviated CxG) is a family of theories within the field of cognitive linguistics which posit that constructions, or learned...
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Ateliers de Construction Aéronautique de Zeebruges (ACAZ) also known as Zeebrugge Aeronautical Construction Company (Zacco) was a Belgian aircraft manufacturer...
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In mathematics, the plus construction is a method for simplifying the fundamental group of a space without changing its homology and cohomology groups...
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In construction, commissioning or commissioning process (often abbreviated Cx) is an integrated, systematic process to ensure, that all building systems...
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Orascom Construction PLC (OC; Egyptian Arabic: اوراسكوم للإنشاء والصناعه) is an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor based in Cairo...
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A construction foreman is the worker or skilled tradesperson who is in charge of a construction crew. This role is generally assumed by a senior worker...
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design, construction and closeout of a construction project safely, on time, on budget and within specifications. Practitioners of construction management...
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Construction morphology (CM) is a morphological theory aimed at a better understanding of the grammar of words, as well as the relation between syntax...
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Social constructionism is a term used in sociology, social ontology, and communication theory. The term can serve somewhat different functions in each...
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The Turner Construction Company is an American construction company with presence in 20 countries. It is a subsidiary of the German company Hochtief. It...
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materials varying from soft clay to hard rock. The method of tunnel construction depends on such factors as the ground conditions, the ground water conditions...
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Framing, in construction, is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure, particularly a building, support and shape. Framing materials are usually...
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Home construction or residential construction is the process of constructing a house, apartment building, or similar residential building generally referred...
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Parallel construction is a law enforcement process of building a parallel, or separate, evidentiary basis for a criminal investigation in order to limit...
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The Ministry of Construction and Housing (Hebrew: מִשְׂרַד הַבִּנּוּי וְהַשִׁכּוּן, Misrad HaBinui VeHaShikun) is a portfolio in the Israeli cabinet. The...
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Lean construction is a combination of operational research and practical development in design and construction with an adoption of lean manufacturing...
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