You can use the following construction vocabulary and phrases in English to talk about schools, hospitals, roads, streets, factories, and other buildings which are constructed, reconstructed and/or are under construction or reconstruction. You can use the phrases and vocabulary below besides your own words.
English Words for Construction and Work
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Word/phrase |
Function |
Meaning |
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Pave/ Paving roads. |
Verb |
To cover (something) with a material (such as stone, tar, or concrete) that forms a hard, level surface for walking, driving, etc. |
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1.Architect/ |
Nouns |
1. A person who designs buildings/2. The art or science of designing and creating buildings. |
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Design |
Verb |
To plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created). |
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1.Cement/2.sand |
Nouns |
1. A soft gray powder that is mixed with water and other substances to make concrete/2. the very tiny, loose pieces of rock that cover beaches, deserts, etc. |
Engineer |
Noun |
A person who specializes in a branch of engineering. |
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Infrastructure |
Noun |
The basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly. |
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Project |
Noun |
A planned piece of work that has a specific purpose. |
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Rebuild |
Verb |
To build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed. |
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Carpentry |
Noun |
The skill or work of making or fixing wooden objects or wooden parts of buildings : the skill of a carpenter or the work done by a carpenter. |
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Blueprints |
Noun |
A photographic print that shows how something (such as a building) will be made. |
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Restoration |
Noun |
The act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc. |
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Wrecking ball |
Noun |
A large, heavy ball that is used to knock down buildings. |
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Building permit |
Noun |
A document authorizing the holder to construct a building of a particular kind on a particular lot. |
Tools |
Noun |
Something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task. |
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1.Plumbing/2.Plumber |
Nouns |
1. A system of pipes that carries water through a building/2. a person whose job is to install or repair sinks, toilets, water pipes, etc. |
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Scaffold |
Noun |
A temporary or movable platform or structure on which a person stands or sits while working high above the floor or ground. |
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Drainage system |
Noun |
The process of removing water or liquid from a place or thing. |
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Painting |
Noun |
The activity of painting houses, walls, etc. |
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Masonry/ Bricklaying |
Nouns |
Work was done using stone, brick, or concrete: work done by a mason. Mason: a skilled worker who builds or works with stone, brick, or concrete. |
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