The first huts and shelters were constructed by hand or with simple tools. As cities grew during the Bronze Age, a class of professional craftsmen, like bricklayers See more

Some construction projects are small renovations or repair jobs, like repainting or fixing leaks, where the owner may act as designer, paymaster and laborer for the entire project. … See more

Economic activity
The output of the global construction industry was worth an estimated $10.8 trillion in 2017, and in 2018 was forecast to rise to $12.9 trillion … See more

• Agile construction – Management system in the construction industry
• Building material – Material which is used for construction purposes
• Civil engineering – Engineering discipline focused on physical infrastructure See more

Broadly, there are three sectors of construction: buildings, infrastructure and industrial:
• Building construction is usually further divided into residential and non-residential.
• Infrastructure, also called 'heavy civil' or 'heavy engineering' See more

Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world, incurring more occupational fatalities than any other sector in both the … See more