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regulate construction

[ˈrɛɡjuleɪt kənˈstrʌkʃən]
verb phrase
regulamentar a construção
1. To establish and enforce rules, standards, or laws governing building activities, materials, safety, and design
The government must regulate construction to ensure public safety and environmental compliance.
O governo deve regulamentar a construção para garantir a segurança pública e o cumprimento ambiental.
2. To control or manage the pace, scope, or methods of building projects through official oversight
City officials regulate construction through building permits and zoning laws.
Os funcionários da cidade regulamentam a construção através de alvarás de construção e leis de zoneamento.
Synonyms
control constructionoversee buildingenforce building codessupervise development
Antonyms
deregulate constructionallow unrestricted building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulamentar a construção
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
regulamentar a construção / controlar a construção
Common in commercial and legal contexts
Portugal
regulamentar a construção / normatizar a construção
Often used with 'normatizar' in official documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

regulate construction standards
regulate construction practices
regulate construction permits
enforce construction regulations
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