public works

NOUN

government-funded construction

Synonyms

WEAK

construction projects publicly funded construction

Example Sentences

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Permitting reform needed for energy and public works?

From The Wall Street Journal

"We ask everyone to plan ahead, stay safe and warm, and stay off the roads to help our public works and public safety efforts," Wu said.

From Barron's

That figure includes local-government spending on public works, which is weighed down by mountains of debt hidden off official balance sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Pretty much if you work for the city of Pasadena, you’re working either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, whether you’re police, fire or public works,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

On Sunday, county public works crews constructed a temporary bridge essentially out of dirt, according to Capt. Shawn Millerick, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times