The phrase "a shift in construction" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing changes or modifications in building practices, architectural designs, or even in the context of language and grammar.
Example: "The recent project demonstrated a shift in construction techniques, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency."
Alternatives: "a change in building methods" or "an alteration in design practices".
The economic slowdown accentuates this shift in construction practices, said Steven Winter, an energy and construction consultant in Norwalk, Conn.
These arguments indicate the need for a shift in research focus towards the construction of new welfare (state) models that take into account future environments.
What made the current shift in construction possible, board makers say, is the sport's culture of innovation and boarders' hunger for constant technical improvements.
Development of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) caused major shift in construction practice of mass concrete and pavement slabs.
The NPBA-mandated shift in construction planning responsibilities and functions from the public to private sectors is particularly relevant for adaptive capacity in a country of extremely varied, but almost uniformly harsh climatic conditions.
Still, enthusiasts say they have noticed a shift in the attitudes of the biggest construction firms in recent months, and they hope a trickle-down effect could compel more subcontractors to catch the Web wave -- or face the prospect of losing work.
Comprehension of this construction implies a shift in the semantic interpretation of the subject from 3rd-person to 1st-person, enabling the phrase "The painters" to be re-interpreted as "We painters".
The Narmada debacle helped speed a shift in the bank's focus from big construction programs to dealing with health, education and improving the ability of governments to deliver services.
During the early 1980s, the construction of Highway 402 east from Sarnia resulted in a shift in the route of the highway.
As they represented a shift in the strategic outlook of the German navy, the traditional method of ship construction, which relied heavily on foreign models, was abandoned.
