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Month: November 2018

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Categories General Construction English

TOP 20 Steel and Metal Collocations

Based on the computer analysis of millions of words from construction books and publications, here are the Top 20 noun-noun collocations that describe different steel materials. Collocations help make your communication clear and simple. Read a mini lesson about  collocations …

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Categories Form and Material, Materials and Methods, Superstructure, Top 20 words

TAKE OFF, TAKE-OFF, or TAKEOFF?

Take off is a common phrase in English. It’s most commonly used as a ‘phrasal verb’:  VERB + PREPOSITION 1. to remove something, especially a piece of clothing: I’d better take my shoes off. 2. if an aircraft takes off, it leaves …

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Categories Contract Management, General Construction English

Top 20 Construction Management Verbs

Based on a computer analysis of millions of words in construction contracts and project management manuals, here are the TOP 20 VERBS used most frequently.  Which do you already know?  Which do you want to learn more about? click the …

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Categories Contract Management, Top 20 words

TOP 20 Construction Management Collocations

Below are the top 20 most common terms used in CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT. Which do you know?  Which would you like to learn more about?  (click the links for definitions) 1.  project delivery 2.  substantial completion 3.  project manual 4.  contract sum 5.  contract time …

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Categories Contract Management, Top 20 words

Talking about concrete materials in English

PRO TIP A collocation is a combination of two or more words that have a combined meaning. One common collocation pattern is ADJECTIVE+NOUN First floor Waterproof membrane Structural steel Collocations are the secret to making your communication clear and simple!  …

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Categories Materials and Methods

MADE OF or MADE FROM?

PRO TIP MADE OF is used to describe the basic general material or physical characteristics of something. It does not describe a process, assembly, or change. Examples: “The chair is made of wood” “The door is made of metal” MADE FROM is used …

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Categories Materials and Methods

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