After receiving three estimates from different contractors, we signed a contract with the company that offered the best price. 在收到三家不同承包商的估价后，我们与提供最优惠价格的公司签订了合同。
The construction company submitted a bid of $25,000 to remodel our bathroom. 建筑公司提交了 25,000 美元的投标，以改建我们的浴室。
The contractor estimates the project will take six months. 承包商估计该项目将需要六个月的时间。
The architect designed a beautiful modern house. 建筑师设计了一座漂亮的现代化房屋。
Rome wasn't built in a day. 罗马不是一天建成的
Build bridges, not walls. 建造桥梁，而不是围墙
Built to last. 经久耐用
foundation
地基
roofing
屋顶
flooring
地板
frame
框架
framing
框架
drywall
石膏板
sheetrock
石膏板
insulation
绝缘材料
to frame
搭建框架
to insulate
隔热
to install
安装
The foundation is made of reinforced concrete. 地基由钢筋混凝土制成。
The foundation must be solid before we begin framing. 在我们开始搭建框架之前，地基必须是稳固的。
We need to call the electrician to install the wiring. 我们需要打电话给电工来安装线路。
Install the insulation before putting up the drywall. 在安装石膏板之前先安装绝缘材料。
We need to order more plywood for the flooring. 我们需要为地板订购更多的胶合板。
masonry
石工
plumbing
水管工程
ductwork
管道系统
duct
管道
stucco
灰泥
plaster
石膏
tar
焦油
The plumbing and ductwork are hidden behind the walls. 水管工程和管道系统隐藏在墙后。
demolition
拆除
to demolish
拆除
to weld
焊接
to plaster
抹灰
to tile
铺瓷砖
to grout
灌浆
The contractor will demolish the old kitchen next week. 承包商下周将拆除旧厨房。
After installing the tiles, don't forget to grout the joints. 安装瓷砖后，别忘了给接缝灌浆。
