builders
They erect structures
Builders are people who construct things, especially buildings and other structures.
The term covers anyone from construction workers to contractors to real estate developers.
Figuratively, builders create or establish anything substantial: empire builders, team builders, nation builders.
In computing, a builder is a tool or pattern that assembles complex objects step by step.
Hired construction professional
- subcontractorHired by the hirer
- carpenterTimber construction tradesperson
- masonBuilder using brick, mortar
- electricianWiring installation specialist
plumber · roofer · framer · drywaller · glazier · tiler · plasterer · bricklayer
Underlying support structure
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- erectionAct of building upward
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- excavationAct of unearthing
pouring · grading · leveling · roofing · siding · insulation · drywall · finishing
Detailed technical drawing
- designPurposeful creative planning
- elevationHeight above reference point
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- floorplanOverhead architectural diagram
structure · load-bearing · cantilever · beam · column · arch · dome · truss
One who builds things
- project managerOne who oversees organized work
- general contractorConstruction project manager
- construction companyFirm that erects buildings
- homebuilderOne who constructs residences
speculative · subdivision · housing · commercial · residential · industrial · infrastructure · zoning
Sawn wood for building
- concreteSolid building mixture
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- brickFired clay building unit
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
drywall · plywood · rebar · gravel · cement · sheetrock · timber · block
Tool for striking nails
- sawPast of perceive
- drillHole-boring device
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- squareRhombus with right angles
tape measure · nail gun · trowel · chisel · plane · scaffolding · ladder · crane
Acquired ability through practice
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- finish workComplete your job duties
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
millwork · trim · molding · dovetail · miter · woodworking · custom · handcrafted
contractor
Hired construction professional
- subcontractorHired by the hirer
- carpenterTimber construction tradesperson
- masonBuilder using brick, mortar
electrician · plumber · roofer · framer · drywaller · glazier · tiler · plasterer · bricklayer · ironworker
foundation
Underlying support structure
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- erectionAct of building upward
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
excavation · pouring · grading · leveling · roofing · siding · insulation · drywall · finishing · renovation
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
- designPurposeful creative planning
- elevationHeight above reference point
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
floorplan · structure · load-bearing · cantilever · beam · column · arch · dome · truss · footing
developer
One who builds things
- project managerOne who oversees organized work
- general contractorConstruction project manager
- construction companyFirm that erects buildings
homebuilder · speculative · subdivision · housing · commercial · residential · industrial · infrastructure · zoning · permits
lumber
Sawn wood for building
mortar · drywall · plywood · rebar · gravel · cement · sheetrock · timber · block · stucco
hammer
Tool for striking nails
square · tape measure · nail gun · trowel · chisel · plane · scaffolding · ladder · crane · excavator
skill
Acquired ability through practice
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- finish workComplete your job duties
cabinetmaking · millwork · trim · molding · dovetail · miter · woodworking · custom · handcrafted · quality
- makersmakers, filmmaker, crafter, watchmaker, crafters
- doersdoer, doers, workers, go-getter, makers
- housing developmenthousing boom, suburbs, sprawl, urban sprawl, subdivisions
- Suburban Developmentzoning, subdivisions, cul-de-sacs, townhomes, condos
- rocket hobbyistshobbyists, enthusiasts, launchers, modelers, amateurs
- constructionconstruction site, hammer, beam, beams, concrete
buildersdemolishers
Those who destroy structures
wreckers · destroyers · demolition crews · dismantlers · levelers
buildersdestroyers
Fast armed naval vessels
wreckers · saboteurs · ruiners · underminers · dismantlers
- home builderOne who constructs residences
- Bob the BuilderChildren's show construction worker
- master builderExpert overseeing construction projects
- team builderOne fostering group unity
- empire builderOne who expands dominion
- deck builderOne who constructs outdoor platforms