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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 …
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 The process of taking a construction idea …
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 …
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 …
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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