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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It was used widely in construction for things like insulation, drywall and roofing until the federal government banned most uses of the material in 1978 over health concerns. —

Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025 Migrant workers represent a significant portion of those employed in the construction sector: according to the most recent American Community Survey, the share of immigrants in construction was 25.5 percent in 2023, up from 24.7 percent the year before—the highest percentage on record. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025 And risk in construction means money and delays in projects. —

Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 John worked for years in construction and finished out his career with the Eden Prairie School District. —

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