The most important building of a group of buildings (e.g. in a school/university).

(computer science) A data type provided by a programming language as a basic building block, such as integer, character or Boolean, but in some languages also list, hash table or first class function.

(political science) Unifying the people or peoples within a state so that it remains politically stable and viable in the long run.

A mandatory set of rules on building design, construction, testing, inspection, and maintenance to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

Alternative spelling of shipbuilding

All the physical things constructed by humans as aids to living.

built by oneself, often from commercially available components

(countable) A building designed to be ecologically correct by using resources efficiently, using internal recycling, renewable energy sources, recyclable or biodegradable construction materials, and blending in with the local environment, particularly in out-of-town locations. The aims are to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact, and to take human health factors into consideration.

(slang, of a man) Broad-shouldered and of solid, muscular build. / (slang, of a vehicle, machine, building, etc.) Sturdy; exceptionally well constructed.

A skyscraper in New York City, the tallest in the world from 1931–72.