construction carpentry

[/kənˈstrʌkʃən ˈkɑːrpəntri/]
noun
carpintaria de construção
1. The skilled trade of cutting, shaping, and installing wood and wood-based materials in building and construction projects, including framing, roofing, and finishing work
Construction carpentry requires precision and knowledge of building codes to ensure structural integrity.
A carpintaria de construção exige precisão e conhecimento dos códigos de construção para garantir a integridade estrutural.
2. The branch of carpentry that specifically deals with the structural and architectural wooden components of buildings during the construction phase
He specialized in construction carpentry and spent most of his career building house frames.
Ele se especializou em carpintaria de construção e passou a maior parte de sua carreira construindo estruturas de casas.
In Brazil, construction carpentry is a highly valued skilled trade, often passed down through family lineages. Carpenters (carpinteiros) hold significant status in the construction industry. In the USA, particularly in NYC, construction carpentry is a union trade with apprenticeship programs, and carpenters are well-compensated for their expertise and experience on job sites.
NYC Slang
rough carpentry, framing work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
structural carpentryrough carpentryframing carpentrybuilding carpentry
Antonyms / Antônimos
finish carpentryfine carpentrycabinet making

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carpintaria de construção
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carpintaria de obra
Common alternative using 'obra' (work/construction)
São Paulo
carpintaria estrutural
Often emphasizes structural aspects
Portugal
carpintaria de construção
Same term used, though 'carpintaria civil' may also be used

Related Words

framingcarpenterwoodworkingbuilding tradesconstructiontimber framingjoinery

Related Idioms & Phrases

measure twice, cut once
nail it down
build from the ground up
structural integrity
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