framework construction

[/ˈfreɪmwɜrk kənˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: framework constructions
construção de estrutura metálica
1. The process of building the skeletal structural system of a building, typically using steel beams, columns, and connections before walls and other components are added
Framework construction began on the new office tower last month.
A construção de estrutura metálica do novo prédio de escritórios começou mês passado.
2. In software and systems design, the development of a foundational structural design or blueprint that serves as a basis for further development
The team focused on framework construction before implementing specific features.
A equipe se concentrou na construção da estrutura fundamental antes de implementar recursos específicos.
3. The assembly of the basic structural components or organizational elements of a project or system
Framework construction requires careful planning and precise measurements.
A construção da estrutura requer planejamento cuidadoso e medições precisas.
In Brazil, framework construction is a critical phase in civil engineering projects, often celebrated with a 'topping out' ceremony when the final beam is installed. The term is widely used in both traditional construction and modern software development contexts, reflecting Brazil's growing tech industry alongside its construction sector.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
structural constructionskeleton constructionframe erectionstructural assemblybackbone construction
Antonyms / Antônimos
demolitiondeconstructiondismantling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construção de estrutura metálica
most common term in Brazil for steel frame construction
São Paulo
levantamento da estrutura
alternative term emphasizing the raising/lifting phase of construction
Rio de Janeiro
construção da armação
informal variant commonly used in construction sites
Portugal
construção da estrutura-base
Portuguese preference for explicitly indicating the foundational aspect

Related Words

structural engineeringsteel erectionfoundation workbuilding constructionarchitectural designload-bearing structureconcrete framework

Related Idioms & Phrases

building from the ground up
laying the groundwork
putting up the steel
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