Construction projects are often categorized based on their scale, the types of structures being built, and the purpose of the project (also called “end use” or “land use”). Broadly, there are six types of construction projects: residential, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, industrial, and heavy civil.
Public construction means any matter relating to the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, alteration, extension or demolition of any improvements on land by, or on behalf of, departments or public bodies and includes—
They include public buildings (municipal buildings, schools, and hospitals), transport infrastructure (roads, railroads, bridges, pipelines, canals, ports, and airports), public spaces (public squares, parks, and beaches), public services (water supply and treatment, sewage treatment, electrical grid, and dams), ...
Examples of Civil Construction Projects – Civil construction includes a wide range of infrastructure projects such as bridge construction, roadways, railroads, wastewater treatment plants, dam construction, flood control projects, and major transportation hubs like airports and ports.
The four main types of construction are: residential construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, and infrastructure construction.
Urban infrastructure: streets, parks, public lighting, gardens, etc. Transport infrastructure: land routes (such as freeways, roads, or highways), maritime routes (such as ports and canals), air transport (such as airports),and rail (such as railways and train stations).
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is an inter-agency task force comprised of representatives from public agencies and utilities such as WSSC, PEPCO, the State Highway Administration, and the county Departments of Permitting Services, Environmental Protection, and Public Works and Transportation.
The development review process is a continuation of the overall planning process and involves an interagency Development Review Committee (comprised of all government agencies that review development applications in the county) to ensure that potential development aligns with the community's needs and with the master ...
Development review is the planning and building process by which approvals are sought for projects on private property, including but not limited to, modifications to existing buildings and sites, new construction, or redevelopment of sites, subdivision of land, and establish new or change of uses, including temporary ...
In 2023, the Montgomery County Planning Department, the Montgomery County Executive, and the Montgomery County House of Delegates Delegation formed a workgroup to examine the county's process for reviewing and approving development projects, with a special focus on ensuring the county remains economically competitive.