building component
[/ˈbɪldɪŋ kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: building components
componente de construção
1. Any individual part or element that is used in the construction of a building, including structural and non-structural parts
Steel beams are essential building components in modern skyscrapers.
As vigas de aço são componentes de construção essenciais em arranha-céus modernos.
2. A prefabricated or manufactured part designed to be assembled as part of a larger structure
The contractor ordered precast concrete building components for faster assembly.
O empreiteiro encomendou componentes de construção de concreto pré-moldado para montagem mais rápida.
3. Any structural or architectural element such as walls, doors, windows, roofs, or foundations
Insulation is an important building component for energy efficiency.
O isolamento é um componente de construção importante para eficiência energética.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American construction industries. In Brazil, the term 'componente de construção' is standard in technical documentation and building codes. The concept of prefabricated building components has become increasingly important in both countries for reducing construction time and costs. In Portuguese-speaking countries, there's a growing emphasis on sustainable and modular building components.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put together the building blocks
structural integrity of building components
modular building components
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