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CONSTRUCTRICE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Plans and Specifications (Construction)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
DEF

... a person whose job is to build or repair houses and other buildings.

CONT

Builders oversee, coordinate and work on the construction or repair of homes and other buildings. In addition to undertaking some of the works personally, some builders also manage the entire project. This may include arranging for subcontractors to complete specific jobs, and making sure that the project meets industry and government regulations as well as the clients' requirements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
CONT

Quiconque réalise une construction, pour lui-même ou pour autrui, peut être qualifié de constructeur; celui qui fait bâtir par d'autres pour lui-même est «maître d'ouvrage»; et celui qui fait bâtir par d'autres en vue de vendre les constructions à des tiers est dit «promoteur». Le «promoteur-constructeur» est celui qui dirige à la fois la construction et la commercialisation de ce qu'il construit.

Spanish

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