constructionapprovals
nounUK /kənˈstrʌkʃən əˈpruːvəlz/
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən əˈpruvəlz/
Official permissions that let people build or change buildings.
The builders waited for construction approvals before starting the new school.
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2. Formal sign-offs from engineers confirming a structure is safe to build.
The bridge project received construction approvals from the safety team.
3. Government documents allowing work on roads, pipes, or other public structures.
Crews cannot dig up the street without construction approvals from the city.
4. A company's internal go-ahead to begin a building project.
The board gave construction approvals for the new warehouse last week.