in construction

phrase

: having a job that involves building things
"What do you do for a living?" "I'm in construction."

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Housing policy experts say that could save $5,000 to $10,000 in construction costs per home and make more elaborate designs, such as a second story, easier to build. Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 10 July 2026 Holmes is worried about old shingles and tiles in construction material that could have asbestos leaking into the water supply. Mary Ella Hastings july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Metals such as copper are seen as a barometer of the global economy, given their uses in construction and electronic products, among others. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Grant Gunnison, after his father's suicide, built Zero Homes to address mental health in construction. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in construction

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“In construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20construction. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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