Construction - Revision history

108.85.197.99: /* Order of construction */

2026-02-04T21:14:59Z

Order of construction

GeloMor: Research needed due to 50.01 and 53.07 changes

2026-01-04T17:38:45Z

Research needed due to 50.01 and 53.07 changes

108.85.197.99: disambig Construct (noun) = Construct creature

2026-01-04T00:04:12Z

disambig Construct (noun) = Construct creature

Zippy at 21:23, 16 March 2024

2024-03-16T21:23:12Z

ForgottenBeet: Mention that even constructions made of wood or metal are deconstructed using the mining labor

2024-03-15T18:42:59Z

Mention that even constructions made of wood or metal are deconstructed using the mining labor

GeloMor: /* Order of construction */

2023-09-24T01:37:04Z

Order of construction

174.247.180.120: /* Required labors */

2023-06-18T22:03:05Z

Required labors

Zippy: Added animated image.

2023-01-31T13:11:37Z

Added animated image.

177.158.120.146: /* Constructions and mines */ Updated, as of version 50, constructions can be engraved.

2022-12-21T15:28:38Z

Constructions and mines: Updated, as of version 50, constructions can be engraved.

LethosorBot: Tagging v50 page (916/4888)

2022-12-21T00:24:47Z

Tagging v50 page (916/4888)

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 Constructions, when equidistant to dwarf{{Verify}}, are built in a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) order. That means that whichever constructions are ordered first will be built last. Also, if there is a large group of constructions being built, and a new set of constructions is ordered, the constructions in progress will be ignored until the new constructions are finished.
-The sole exception to LIFO is if you place a single multi-tile order, as in the case of a long bridge or walkway over a gap or river. Then, that will be built logically, from connected locations out, but it, as a single "order", will be addressed in sequence according to the rules of LIFO.
+If you place a single multi-tile order, as in the case of a long bridge or wide walkway over a gap or river, then that will be treated as a "single order".  It will be built logically, from connected locations out, but it, as a single "order", will be addressed in sequence according to the rules of LIFO.  Note that "logic" does ''not'' include building corners of a wall first, and so can result in un-reachable tiles.  Use LIFO to avoid this - designate the main line of wall first (perhaps leaving a 1-tile additional space), ''then'' designate the corners; using LIFO, the corners will then be built before the main line, and you can fill in the last gaps after the hard-to-reach spots are finished.
 Respecting the LIFO order is also necessary to efficiently and correctly construct [[Tower (project)|multi-z-level walls]].

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-[[File:construction_preview_anim.gif|thumb|198px|right|A dwarf constructing a [[still]].]]'''Constructions''' are buildings such as [[floor]]s, [[wall]]s, and [[stairs]]. They can be made of [[boulder]]s, [[log]]s, [[block]]s, and [[bar]]s of any solid material—including [[wood]], [[stone]], [[metal]], [[glass]], [[clay]], and even [[soap]]—and are accessible in the {{k|b}}uild-{{k|C}}onstruction menu. One exception is the [[Minecart|track stop]], found in the construction submenu even though it is a regular [[building]].
+[[File:construction_preview_anim.gif|thumb|198px|right|A dwarf constructing a [[still]].]]'''Constructions''' are buildings such as [[floor]]s, [[wall]]s, and [[stairs]]. They can be made of [[boulder]]s, [[log]]s, [[block]]s, and [[bar]]s of any solid material—including [[wood]], [[stone]], [[metal]], [[glass]], [[clay]], and are accessible in the build menu by {{menu icon|b|n}}.
-Unlike most objects accessed from the {{k|b}}uild menu, constructions are treated as inert terrain features when completed, with a few limitations as described below.  Additionally, constructions can only be interacted with by loo{{k|k}}-ing at them or by pressing {{k|d}}-{{k|n}} to designate their removal. Using the {{k|q}}uery or {{k|t}}ask selection will give no information after the construction is completed, but will allow [[removal]], suspension, and an idea of the current status before the construction is complete.
+Unlike most objects accessed from the {{menu icon|b}} build menu, constructions are treated as inert terrain features when completed, with a few limitations as described below. Some constructions can only be interacted with by looking at them or by pressing {{menu icon|m|x}} to designate their removal. Clicking on such will give no information after the construction is completed, but will allow [[removal]], suspension, and an idea of the current status before the construction is complete.
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 Constructions, when equidistant to dwarf{{Verify}}, are built in a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) order. That means that whichever constructions are ordered first will be built last. Also, if there is a large group of constructions being built, and a new set of constructions is ordered, the constructions in progress will be ignored until the new constructions are finished.
-The sole exception to LIFO is if you place a single multi-tile order (by using the {{k|u}}/{{k|k}} keys, to expand the footprint of the construction), as in the case of a long bridge or walkway over a gap or river. Then, that will be built logically, from connected locations out, but it, as a single "order", will be addressed in sequence according to the rules of LIFO.
+The sole exception to LIFO is if you place a single multi-tile order, as in the case of a long bridge or walkway over a gap or river. Then, that will be built logically, from connected locations out, but it, as a single "order", will be addressed in sequence according to the rules of LIFO.
 Respecting the LIFO order is also necessary to efficiently and correctly construct [[Tower (project)|multi-z-level walls]].

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 [[File:construction_preview_anim.gif|thumb|198px|right|A dwarf constructing a [[still]].]]'''Constructions''' are buildings such as [[floor]]s, [[wall]]s, and [[stairs]]. They can be made of [[boulder]]s, [[log]]s, [[block]]s, and [[bar]]s of any solid material—including [[wood]], [[stone]], [[metal]], [[glass]], [[clay]], and even [[soap]]—and are accessible in the {{k|b}}uild-{{k|C}}onstruction menu. One exception is the [[Minecart|track stop]], found in the construction submenu even though it is a regular [[building]].

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 In order to make a construction, a dwarf must have the "Wall/Floor Construction" [[labor]] enabled, found under the "Other Jobs" heading.
-The [[mining]] labor is required for removing constructions.
+The [[mining]] labor is required for removing constructions, regardless of the material the construction is made from.
 == Constructions and mines ==

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 == Constructions and mines ==
-Constructions are similar to [[Mining|mined out formations]]. However, unlike the [[wall]]s and [[floor]]s surrounding [[Mining|mined]] or [[channel]]ed spaces, constructed features cannot be smoothed, engraved, or carved into minecart tracks unless blocks are used. In order to construct [[smoothing|smooth]] stone [[wall]]s and [[floor]]s, [[block]]s need to be used in place of raw [[stone]]; smooth constructions can be engraved as normal. [[Wood]], [[metal]], and [[glass]] constructions are not considered either rough or smooth, but in the case of wood, building with [[block]]s will increase room value - [[metal]] [[bar]]s have the same value as metal blocks and are thus interchangeable (though blocks may be preferred to simplify resource tracking), and glass can ''only'' be used in block form.
+Constructions are similar to [[Mining|mined out formations]]. However, unlike the [[wall]]s and [[floor]]s surrounding [[Mining|mined]] or [[channel]]ed spaces, constructed features cannot be smoothed, or carved into minecart tracks unless blocks are used, though they can be engraved. In order to construct [[smoothing|smooth]] stone [[wall]]s and [[floor]]s, [[block]]s need to be used in place of raw [[stone]]; smooth constructions can be engraved as normal. [[Wood]], [[metal]], and [[glass]] constructions are not considered either rough or smooth, but in the case of wood, building with [[block]]s will increase room value - [[metal]] [[bar]]s have the same value as metal blocks and are thus interchangeable (though blocks may be preferred to simplify resource tracking), and glass can ''only'' be used in block form.
 == Order of construction ==