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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …