Building Department (Noun)
Meaning
The division of a business responsible for building and maintaining the physical plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The company's building department handled the construction of the new warehouse facility.
- After years of complaints, the building department finally renovated the outdated break rooms.
- Prior to any major renovations, the building department conducts a thorough safety inspection of the site.
- The building department's maintenance crew was responsible for ensuring the elevators were working properly.
- The building department staff worked closely with the architects to ensure the new design met all building codes and regulations.