construction projects

Example Sentences

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So many men died, many of them "navvies" who moved between major construction projects, they had to make local graveyards bigger.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The landmark 56-year-old state law has been credited with helping to preserve California’s natural beauty and protecting communities from hazardous impacts of construction projects — but also blamed for stymieing construction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

According to a 2024 report by the same NGOs, there are around 1,800 such plants in the Balkans, with more than 3,000 additional construction projects planned.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

At the time, Venezuela saw a surge of oil income, and the military government wanted to demonstrate national progress through futuristic construction projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, other parts of the city were constantly enveloped in construction projects, which testified to the continued wealth and vitality of the state.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann