Construction is the process of building a building or infrastructure. Construction differs from manufacturing in that the manufacturing typically involves mass production of similar products without a designated buyer. However, construction usually takes place on site for a known customer. Construction begins with planning, design and financing and continues until the project is built and ready for use. Industrial structures constitute 6% to 9% of gross domestic product in developed countries.

Large-scale structure requires cooperation in more than one discipline. An architect normally manages the job and a construction manager, design engineer, civil engineer, or project manager oversees it. Effective planning is essential for the successful execution of a project. Those interested in the design and execution of the infrastructure in question are subject to zoning requirements, environmental impact of the business, successful planning, budgeting, site safety, etc.