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Free Construction English mini-lessons for architects, engineers and builders

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Category: Contract Management

English language and skills resources related to construction project delivery, scope, schedule, budget and working relationships.

Take offs in estimating

Take off  is a noun used in construction. (also spelled take-off  or takeoff) Take off  is also a verb used in construction. Take off, sometimes spelled as “take-off” or “takeoff,” is a part of cost estimating in the construction industry. Estimators use …

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Work as a Noun

The English word ‘WORK’ is the single most important word in the design and construction business.  Let’s explore why. In an earlier mini-lesson, we talked about the word ‘WORK’ as a verb. In this mini-lesson, we will learn a little …

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Talking About Work

Work Work is a common word, especially in design and construction.  However, common words we already know are often used in different ways.  These combinations can often mean different things. Work is both a noun and a verb.  This lesson …

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