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Residential Construction
Residential construction practices, technologies, and resources must conform to
local building authority regulations and codes of practice. Materials readily
available in the area generally dictate the construction materials used (eg.
brick versus stone, versus timber). Cost of construction on a per square metre
(or per square foot) basis for houses can vary dramatically based on site
conditions, local regulations, economies of scale (custom designed homes are
always more expensive to build) and the availability of skilled tradespeople.
Commercial Construction
Heavy/Civil construction is the process adding infrastructure to our built
environment. Owners of these projects are usually government agencies, either at
the national or local level. As in building construction, heavy/civil
construction has design, financial, and legal considerations, however these
projects are not usually undertaken for-profit, but to service the public
interest. However, heavy/civil construction projects are also undertaken by
large private corporations, including, among others, golf courses, harbors,
power companies, railroads, and mines, who undertake the construction of access
roads, dams, railroads, general site grading, and massive earthwork projects. As
in building construction, the owner will assemble a team to create an overall
plan to ensure that the goals of the project are met.
Industrial construction, though a relatively small part of the entire construction industry, is a very important component. Owners of these projects are usually large, for-profit, industrial corporations. These corporations can be found in such industries as medicine, petroleum, chemical, power generation, manufacturing, etc. Processes in these industries require highly specialized expertise in planning, design, and construction. As in building and heavy/highway construction, this type of construction requires a team of individuals to ensure a successful project.
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