Construction is the process of developing a work of architecture or engineering.
From the Latin constructĭo , construction is the action and effect of building . This verb refers to building , manufacturing or developing a work of engineering or architecture . For example: “The construction of the new theater is very advanced,” “The collapse occurred due to failures in the construction process,” “The architect Jacobacci announced the construction of a 30-story building facing the river.”
The concept of construction is also used to name the constructed work and the art of building : “On the left we can see a construction from the 18th century that functioned as a general store,” “My father is dedicated to construction,” “ The tornado destroyed several buildings in the town,” “I love the colonial buildings, with their windows and arches.”
Sustainable construction
Currently there is a lot of talk about what has been called sustainable construction . As its name indicates, it is about the construction of buildings of different types and the creation of cities, in general, betting on materials and processes that cause the least possible impact and damage to the environment.
In this way, the aim is not only to protect and care for the natural environment but also to ensure that citizens enjoy a higher quality of life. Specifically, it is about building buildings that use the least amount of energy and that offer the greatest possible comfort for the person.
A completed building can be called a construction.
Didactic games
We also cannot ignore the fact that so-called construction games are frequent and common. These are games for children that are made up of countless pieces of different shapes, colors and sizes that allow them to create all types of buildings, figures or objects. Among the most famous is the now traditional Mecano .
It must be emphasized that it is recommended to give this type of entertainment possibilities to children, between the ages of 1 and 6, because thanks to it they are able to learn colors and shapes, improve their coordination, develop their motor skills and expand their qualities in matter of skill.
Balance, symmetry, motor and intellectual development, creativity or resistance are other values that are considered to improve and develop any child who has fun with this type of construction games.
Construction in a symbolic sense
The idea of construction, on the other hand, is used in a symbolic sense to refer to everything that, in some way, is built or produced . It is not a physical building (with cement, bricks, etc.), but it may be linked to an assembly that is not tangible or material . If a politician comments that he is working on “the construction of a new electoral front that represents the interests of the workers,” he is referring to the fact that he is seeking to create an alliance between political parties and not to the fact that he will build a building .
In a similar sense, the expression “We all have to commit to building a different country” can be related to joint and supportive work to improve a nation , not to declaring the existence of a new State .