Construction
This is the outer, non-load-bearing layer of a building that provides insulation and weather protection.
cladding
This term describes a significant, completed event in a project — like "foundation laid" — used to track progress.
a milestone
Clue (100): This phrase helps you smoothly shift to a new topic in a presentation: "___ the budget, we're tracking 5% under forecast."
Let's turn to/ Moving on
This word can be a noun (a document that lets you travel) or a verb (to move past something): "They ___ a new law" vs. "I have a bus ___."
Pass/ passed
In the second conditional, we use this past tense verb form after "if" to talk about unreal present situations: "If I ___ more time, I would travel."
Clue (200): This type of element actually supports the weight of a building — like columns, beams, or foundations.
a load-bearing element
"What's a diplomatic way to say 'we fired him'?"
We made the position redundant
Use this connector to add a supporting point without starting a new sentence: "The timeline is tight; ___, we have to review the designs."
moreover / furthermore / that said
This noun refers to the regular pattern of seasons, business quarters, or project phases + it means riding a bike)
cycle
"If we secured the permit, we ___ start construction."
could/ would
This acronym covers Heating, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems in a building.
MEP
The project s_____ requirements
satisfies requirements
This phrase signals you're about to restate the most important point: "___: location and timing drive ROI."
The key takeaway is / What this means is
"We are ___ of the importance of early stakeholder engagement."
aware
If he thinks changing the façade is a good idea -- I__ do it
will
This construction method delivers only the base structure — foundations, exterior, roof, utilities — leaving interiors as a "blank canvas" for tenants.
shell and core
The authorities (gave) us the permission
granted
Use a connector that means 'but'
A : "That's a valid concern, _____ the data suggests..."
However
tracking the results of meetings and agreements/ projects, sketches etc
(Keep a) Paper trail of our design choices…
(Keep/ have) Clear records…
Document (v) all our steps
This structure is used for hypothetical advice: "If I ___ you, I'd apply for that permit now."
were
Category A finishes include ceilings and flooring; this next level adds bespoke furniture and makes the space fully move-in ready. | Response: Category B
Cat B completes the project with interior partitioning, branding, furniture, and customized IT infrastructure, creating a move-in ready environment
The construction company _____ a risk assessment
Same for 'research'
carried out/
ran
+ did a research on...
This phrase signals you're wrapping up a section: "___ this part, the main risk is concrete price volatility."
To recap
units of ownership in a company+
the size of the sector of a market a company occupies
Share
deliverables mean...
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