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Construction is a general term meaning the art and science to form objects, systems, or organizations, and comes from Latin constructio (from com- "together" and struere "to pile up") and Old French construction. To construct is the verb: the act of building, and the noun is construction: how something is built, the nature of its structure.
In its most widely used context, construction covers the processes involved in delivering buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities and associated activities through to the end of their life. It typically starts with planning, financing, and design, and continues until the asset is built and ready for use; construction also covers repairs and maintenance work, any works to expand, extend and improve the asset, and its eventual demolition, dismantling or decommissioning.
The construction industry contributes significantly to many countries’ gross domestic products (GDP). Global expenditure on construction activities was about $4 trillion in 2012. Today, expenditure on the construction industry exceeds $11 trillion a year, equivalent to about 13 percent of global GDP. This spending was forecast to rise to around $14.8 trillion in 2030.Although the construction industry promotes economic development and brings many non-monetary benefits to many countries, it is one of the most hazardous industries. For example, about 20% (1,061) of US industry fatalities in 2019 happened in construction.

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    floor that is constructed with OSB. Can I tile it?

    Hi Everyone, I've got a floor that is constructed with OSB. The construction is very rigid and solid. I also have a large number of old tomettes (natural clay, unglazed) that I would like to use on the floor. Any advise on laying, adhesives etc. would be gratefully received.
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    Reported content: Post in thread 'Training Feedback - Construction Skills College Tiling Courses'

    Post in thread 'Training Feedback - Construction Skills College Tiling Courses' by Guest has been reported by Dan. Reason given: Content being reported:
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    How to work on construction site?

    Hello everyone, Does anyone know how I go about working on a Construction site please? I recently completed level 2 diploma in wall & floor tiling and will be completing the 5 year CSCS course end of May. I'm just not sure who to contact to get work and if they will take me on as a newbie with...
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    Porcelain patio construction

    I'm preparing, a raised patio with retaining walls, I've been told to use a concrete/screed base, leaving approx 30mm for a 20mm porcelain tile and adhesive. I've been told to fit ditra mat, or ditra drain 8 to drain any water that may get under the tiles, to stop water freezing underneath and...
  5. Dan

    Fix Radio Tradesperson Of The Year 2019 @ Construction Week

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    UK Construction Week 8th - 10th October 2019 (TilersForums.com Staff Attending on 9th at the Awards

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    Preparation Wetroom floor construction

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    Wet room construction over joists with wet underfloor heating

    Hi, First time here and hoping this is an easy question! I am installing a wet room upstairs and going back to joists but I also want to install low profile wet underfloor heating (I already have it), what will give me the best surface to tile on and support a bath on top? So I was planning...
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    Making wet room tray from construction board

    as the title suggests. I gave 5 wet room trays to do. 3 are 1700 x 800mm and 2 are 2m x 1.8m! They are all on the first floor and are on solid ( block and beam ) floor. The sections for the trays has been formed and the rooms are screeded. The gaps for the trays are unscreeded with 50mm...
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    Wet Room Construction Options - Advice Pls!

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    looking for Tutors to teach construction skills in Surrey, Berkshire and S.London

    Could you help young people learn skills for employment in construction? PT TUTOR to teach a highly successful Construction course to young people in Surrey, Berkshire and neighbouring boroughs salary dependent on experience and qualifications part-time – up to three days a week during...
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    Construction Skills College Tiling Courses

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    Straw Wall Construction

    I think I'd heard of straw walls but I'd never actually seen them until last week. Plumber left me with this nice wall to tile. Told him its not really in a good state to tile, he was a little surprised, it'll be alright, I said yeah, apart from the damp ply and the straw that's falling to...
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    construction skills college/trade teacher wolverhampton

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    Forgot to apply fibreglass tape to thermal construction floor boards

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    Level 3 construction training

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    wolverhampton construction skills centre

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    Construction of wet room floor, sequence of events question ?

    Hi all, I have been reading up on all the good advice and guides here on this forum but still wanted to do a final check with peoples opinions and expertise if I could? I have put aquapanel up on the walls that will form the corner where the shower is based. The rest has WBP ply over the...
  19. Dan

    Construction Output to Fall in 2012 with the Loss of 45,000 Jobs

    Construction output will fall 3% this year with the loss of 45,000 jobs across the sector, according to the latest forecast by CITB-ConstructionSkills. Click here for more information on this article. For other news, checkout Tile News Blog.
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    Public sector cuts severely outweigh private sector recovery for construction

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