in construction
idiom
: having a job that involves building things
"What do you do for a living?" "I'm in construction."
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Historically, employment and wages in construction have increased in the months following wildfires, and professional and business services also saw gains, said Michael Bernick, an employment attorney at Duane Morris in San Francisco.
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Lot sales revenue increased to $2.32 million from $1.90 million, reflecting progress in construction activities at Sky Ranch, where the company is developing multiple phases.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
Given the lack of economic opportunities in the area at the time, Ryan left home after high school, working at a ski hill and then in construction before enrolling in a tourism program at university.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Once closed to women, the industry is now slowly becoming more inclusive, partly due to pioneers like her who have proven that women can excel in construction.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Lot sales revenue increased to $2.32 million from $1.90 million, reflecting progress in construction activities at Sky Ranch, where the company is developing multiple phases.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
Given the lack of economic opportunities in the area at the time, Ryan left home after high school, working at a ski hill and then in construction before enrolling in a tourism program at university.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Once closed to women, the industry is now slowly becoming more inclusive, partly due to pioneers like her who have proven that women can excel in construction.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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“In construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20construction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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