### Question
How does the law define construction?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300s*, **construction** is defined as:

> construction of new buildings and initial equipment of such buildings and, in any case in which it will help to provide a service not previously provided in the community, equipment of any buildings

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIV-HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > Part C-General Provisions**

