jerry-building
/ˈdʒɛriˌbɪldɪŋ/
NOUN
1. Cheap and poor-quality construction
The practice or process of constructing buildings carelessly, quickly, and cheaply using inferior materials or inadequate workmanship, often compromising their quality, durability, or safety.
1.1. Shoddy or inferior building construction
Refers to the construction of houses or other structures using cheap materials, poor workmanship, or inadequate building methods, resulting in substandard quality.
Synonyms
- shoddy construction
- substandard construction
- poor-quality construction
- inferior construction
- cheap construction
- bad workmanship
Antonyms
- quality construction
- sound construction
- solid workmanship
- superior construction
- proper building practices
Examples
- The investigation revealed widespread jerry-building in the newly constructed apartment complex.
- Several houses developed serious structural problems because of jerry-building and the use of inferior materials.
Related Words
- jerry-built
- jerry-build
- jerry-builder
- building defects
- structural weakness
- inferior materials
- construction malpractice
- poor workmanship
1.2. Inferior construction for quick profit
Describes the practice of erecting buildings quickly and cheaply to maximize profits, often by cutting corners on materials, workmanship, and construction standards.
Synonyms
- shoddy building
- speculative building
- cheap construction
- substandard building
- cut-rate construction
Antonyms
- high-quality development
- responsible construction
- quality building
- careful construction
Examples
- The housing boom encouraged jerry-building as developers rushed to complete projects for quick profits.
- Local authorities introduced stricter inspections to prevent jerry-building by unscrupulous contractors.
Related Words
- property development
- cost-cutting
- profit maximization
- construction shortcuts
- building regulations
- housing development
- real estate