Construction is the process of making or constructing a building or any kind of infrastructure. Its generic definition pertains particularly to infrastructure and building-making. Construction is a booming industry in the developed and the developing countries, comprising almost 9% of the GDP. It is usually a three-step procedure: Planning, Designing, and Financing. Maintenance is the process or procedure necessary to ensure that the constructed buildings or other infrastructure strike out as appealing and work optimally and at full efficiency (technically). It not only includes looking after infrastructure to prevent it from decay and vandalism, but also ensures performance levels and sanitary factors aren’t overlooked. Maintenance Diversity as an industry Maintenance has two main classifications. They are: Preventive maintenance Also known as scheduled maintenance, this division of maintenance is associated with inspection, maintenance and protection of equipment and facilities or infrastructure, before problems start to occur. Corrective maintenance This division of maintenance is associated with the repairing or replacement of equipment or infrastructure after it has been subjected to wear and tear or has malfunctioned. In the world of engineering, real estate, telecommunications and other sectors, the term maintenance’ has a diverse and branched form of meaning. Activity Any action taken to restore or replace a particular unit or units, so that it can function as efficiently as it is supposed to be called an activity.

Construction is an integral part of human life. It is an activity that has been practiced for ages. The first huts or other residential quarters were constructed using hands or simple tools. Maintenance is an activity that comes along with construction. It is the sector that focuses on the efficient working and the checking and fixing of any crucial functioning unit that is a part of the construction. Construction and maintenance go hand in hand once constructed, the structure needs maintenance to survive and function at the optimal rate. According to surveys, in the year 2015, countries including India, US, China and Japan saw a large increase in the total output (or GDP) in the construction sector. It is a business that has been growing substantially year-on-year. Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) is a popular and embedding concept of maintenance. It involves fixing or repairing of plumbing, mechanical or electrical devices. Fast-track construction: A concept of the new era Fast-track construction is a new concept that has been widely popularized in the 21st century. It is an efficient and time-saving procedure that is resorted to while taking up most projects today. Fast-track Construction involves implementing and working on a particular project before it is complete.