building carpentry
[ˈbɪldɪŋ ˈkɑrpəntri]
noun
carpintaria de construção
1. the craft or trade of cutting, shaping, and joining wood and other materials in the construction and assembly of buildings, including framing, doors, windows, and interior finishes
Building carpentry requires precision and knowledge of structural integrity.
A carpintaria de construção exige precisão e conhecimento de integridade estrutural.
2. the work performed by a carpenter in constructing or renovating buildings
The contractor hired experienced workers for the building carpentry phase of the project.
O contratante contratou trabalhadores experientes para a fase de carpintaria de construção do projeto.
Building carpentry is a highly valued trade in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, carpenters (carpinteiros) are essential to construction projects and often work informally or formally on residential and commercial buildings. In the USA, union carpenters belong to organizations like the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, with apprenticeship programs that are well-established. The term encompasses both rough framing work and detailed finish work, reflecting the hierarchical nature of the trade in construction industries.
NYC Slang
carpentry work / construction carpentry
Related Idioms & Phrases
rough carpentry (carpintaria bruta)
finish carpentry (acabamento em carpintaria)
frame carpenter (carpinteiro de estrutura)
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