Top 20 Construction Management Verbs

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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?

1. include

2. require

3. provide

4. perform

5. prepare

6. complete

7. determine

8. specify

9. involve

10. establish

11. identify

12. follow

13. ensure

14. submit

15. develop

16. affect

17. define

18. obtain

19.describe

20.cover

Here are some more basic/easy verbs that were common, but not included:

have

use

make

do

need

take

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