Main Sectors of the Construction Industry
There are three main sectors in the construction industry: buildings, infrastructure, and industrial.
Building Construction
Building construction has two types – residential and non-residential.
- Residential refers to houses, apartments, dormitories etc.
- Non-residential includes commercial, institutional and industrial buildings.
Infrastructure and Industrial
- Infrastructure covers communications, roads, railroads etc.
- Specialized industrial construction requires technical knowledge for planning, design, and construction of complex industrial structures like oil refinaries, nuclear power plants etc.
Construction is crucial for modern societies as it provides infrastructure for living and economic growth. It is an organized industry with specific types of construction and processes. Skilled labor is used to transform plans and materials into tangible products that shape the built environment.
Types of Construction Questions
What does Type 3 construction mean?
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What are the 3 main types of construction?
The three main sectors in the construction industry are:
- Buildings
- Infrastructure
- Industrial