the process of assembling materials, labor, and equipment to create structures that serve various purposes, including residential, commercial, and industrial
note: Building construction is one of the most important end-uses for copper. For ICA, this market comprises fixed installations in buildings such as electrical installations, data wiring, plumbing, heating and HVAC systems. Also architectural uses of copper for roofing systems and interior decoration are included. In total, these systems represent about 30% of copper use.