home construction
[hoʊm kənˈstrʌkʃən]
nounpl: home constructions
construção de casas / construção residencial
1. The process of building a residential house or dwelling from the ground up, including planning, design, and assembly of materials and labor
Home construction in this neighborhood has increased significantly over the past five years.
A construção de casas neste bairro aumentou significativamente nos últimos cinco anos.
2. The industry or business sector involved in building residential properties
She works in home construction as a project manager.
Ela trabalha na construção residencial como gerente de projeto.
3. The physical structure and materials used in building a house
The home construction uses sustainable materials like bamboo and recycled steel.
A construção da casa utiliza materiais sustentáveis como bambu e aço reciclado.
In Brazil, home construction is a significant economic sector, especially in rapidly developing areas like the suburbs of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The industry is heavily regulated and requires various permits and inspections. In the US, home construction is central to the American Dream narrative and is closely monitored as an economic indicator. The term is used frequently in real estate, finance, and urban development discussions in both countries.
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