The Main Activities of the Construction Industry (unit 3 a)

Building Building involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, educational and health properties. It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs across the UK and abroad. The vast majority of building construction projects are small renovations, such as addition of a room, or renovation of a bathroom or kitchen. Large projects can take years to complete and cost millions of pounds to complete. Apartments Titanic Quarter Belfast Listed Buildings

Victoria Square Belfast Under Construction Modern Apartments Ballymena

Domestic Housing Industrial Buildings

Civil engineers turn complex ideas into reality. They help make some of the most innovative structures in the UK and abroad. Civil engineering activities in the construction industry deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of bridges, roads, tunnels, airports, dams, harbours, wind farms and designing and constructing our water supply and sewage systems. Civil Engineers must consider many factors in their designs, from the costs to making sure the structure will stay intact during bad weather. Forth Bridge, Scotland © AbleStock.com/Thinkstock Civil Engineering