nonconstruction

/ˌnɑnkənˈstrʌkʃən/
noun
  1. The state or condition of not being involved in the building or construction industry.
    • She preferred nonconstruction work because it was less physically demanding.
    • The company's nonconstruction division includes consulting and software services.
    • After the recession, many workers moved from construction to nonconstruction jobs.
  2. Something that is not a building or structure; a non-building project or activity.
    • The grant funded nonconstruction projects like community education programs.
    • Nonconstruction assets, such as equipment and vehicles, were also insured.
    • The city's budget allocated funds for both construction and nonconstruction needs.
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