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 completely destroy the inside of a room, building, or vehicle, particularly by fire

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 connect or provide with wires or electrical cables

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 the surface of a wall, floor, etc. with flat and often square pieces of baked clay or other materials

to make it so that nothing can move through something

to measure or determine the verticality or alignment of something, typically using a plumb bob or level

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

to strike repeatedly and forcefully with a blunt object or tool such as a hammer

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 modify the features and layout of an outdoor area, such as a garden, park, or public space, for aesthetic or functional purposes

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