Architecture and Construction - Verbs Related to Architecture and Construction

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

to cover with a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

to dig a hole or make a channel in the ground

to insert a piece of glass into a building's window frame

to ruin the interior of a structure or vehicle, often through intense fire or damage, leaving only the outer shell intact

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

to destroy a building, area, etc. completely

to cover a wall, ceiling, etc. with a soft usually white material that is made of sand, water, and lime in order to smooth its surface

to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

to make or build something once again after it has been destroyed or damaged

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

to cover the surface of a wall with plaster or cement

to replace or install new electrical wiring in something, like a building or a machine

to install electrical circuits or connections

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

to cover the roof of a house with a material made of reeds or straws

to cover a surface, floor, or roof with tiles

to make it so that nothing can move through something

to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space

to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles

to strike repeatedly with a hammer or similar tool

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

to design, build, or plan something systematically and skillfully, especially using scientific principles and technical knowledge

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

to create or build something by combining different parts or components, either artificial or natural

to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

to design or create a blueprint, layout, or diagram for a project or undertaking

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

to construct or create the basic structure or framework of something, such as a building, by assembling its supporting elements

to design or arrange an outdoor area for aesthetic or practical purposes, as in gardening

to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access

to close, fasten, or secure something tightly or airtight using a sealant, adhesive, or other means to prevent the passage of air, water, or other substances