constructability

Definition

The extent to which the design of a structure facilitates ease of construction, allowing for cost-effective and efficient building.

Etymology

The word is a derivative of 'construct,' which originates from the Latin 'constructus,' the past participle of 'construere,' meaning 'to pile up or build.' The suffix '-ability' was later added to denote the quality or capacity for being constructed.

In the news

The Lebanon City Council is adopting a new management method to include a contractor during the design phase to evaluate constructability, aiming to avoid the costly delays experienced during the first phase of the sports complex.

Lebanon seeks construction manager for next phase of sports complex construction

Main Street Media of Tennessee

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