building components
[/ˈbɪldɪŋ kəmˈpoʊnənts/]
nounpl: building components
componentes de construção
1. Individual structural or functional parts that are assembled together to construct a building or structure
The building components include walls, beams, windows, and doors.
Os componentes de construção incluem paredes, vigas, janelas e portas.
2. Manufactured or prefabricated elements used in construction projects
Modern building components are often produced in factories for faster assembly on site.
Os componentes de construção modernos são frequentemente produzidos em fábricas para montagem mais rápida no canteiro.
3. Essential parts of a building system, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements
Building components such as HVAC systems and electrical conduits must meet safety standards.
Componentes de construção como sistemas HVAC e conduites elétricos devem atender aos padrões de segurança.
In Brazil, the construction industry uses 'componentes de construção' when discussing prefabricated or modular building practices, which have become increasingly popular in São Paulo and other major urban centers. In the USA, this term is commonly used in the context of industrialized construction and sustainable building practices. The concept reflects the growing emphasis on efficiency and standardization in modern construction.
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