A2 [ U ] the process or business of making structures such as houses or factories:
building costs
He started off in the building trade before opening his own restaurant.
More examples
- The art department and the main college are in two separate buildings.
- Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
- Modern office buildings have false floors, under which computer and phone wires can be laid.
- The police entered the building by the side door.
- We expect the building work to be completed ahead of schedule.
