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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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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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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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TOP 20 Materials and Methods Verbs

1. provide 2. make 3. require 4. form 5. include 6. apply 7. support 8. set 9. cut 10. install 11. contain 12. build 13. place 14. design 15. produce 16. cover 17. call 18. consist 19. prevent 20. allow …

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TOP 20 Materials and Methods Nouns

  Based on the analysis of millions of words in construction publications, these are the TOP 20 most common nouns used in construction. Which do you know? Which do you need to learn more about? wall building water material system …

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“APPLY” OR “INSTALL”?

PRO TIP Use the verb APPLY for liquids, thin materials or sheets Use the verb INSTALL for systems, parts, or large pieces of material   VOCAB PRIMER Sealer is a liquid product that is applied to concrete.   It is similar …

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